Lions fans confident ahead of Blues clash

Lions' fans are out in force as they look for an improved performance from the men in red against the Blues this evening.

Bars are packed and the atmosphere is pumping with fans pouring out onto the streets.

A crowd of more than 40,000 is expected for the highly anticipated clash.

NZR Lions series general manager Nigel Cass said about 4000 tickets were still available for purchase.

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Despite a poor performance against the Provincial Barbarians, Lions' fans are confident they can topple the Blues.

"There is jet lag this evening so the Blues are going to be in for a shock. It's going to be a high scoring match. We're going to fire up," one spirited Lions' fan told the Herald.

A number of the Red Army are predicting the Lions to pile on 50 points despite the Blues fielding seven All Blacks in their squad.

The game kicks off at 7.35pm.