Scotland vs Argentina
Scotland plays host to Argentina at Murrayfield for this Autumn International match. The home side are coming off a loss to the All Blacks while the visitors also lost to Wales in their last match. Scotland will be wandering how did they end up losing to New Zealand in their last outing as they led for most of the match until a late surge by the visitors replacements got them over the line. There were plenty of positives for the home team none more so that the return of mercurial flyhalf Finn Russell. He was back to his best and directed his troops around the field and more of that will be required against the Argentinians.
TIP: Argentina were brought down to earth in their last match after the high of beating England in the first match of their end of year tour. They will need to show the same controlled aggression they exhibited in the Twickenham win if they are to beat a very strong Scottish side. Scotland will be out for revenge against the Pumas after they were beaten 2-1 in a test series in Argentina earlier this year. The last four matches between the sides are evenly split at two wins apiece. The bookies have Scotland as favourites for this match and I am also tipping them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Worldsportsbetting 1.55, Playabets 1.50 and Sunbet 1.52
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
Scotland vs Argentina
- Scotland have won three of the last five matches against Argentina.
- Scotland have won their last three home matches against Scotland.
Latest results for both teams
Scotland lost 31-23 to New Zealand in their last match while Argentina lost 20-13 to Wales in their last match.
PREDICTION
The visitors will be looking to star player Emiliano Boffelli to lead the way against his many of his club teammates at Edinburgh. Argentina will need to be at their best defensively as the home team have attacking threats all over the field. They will need their world class loose trio to be at their best if they are to win this match. Scotland will need to be weary of a wounded Pumas team as they have shown remarkable resilience especially after a defeat. The recent matches between these teams have proven to be tight affairs and this match promises to be more of the same. The visitors have already claimed the scalps of the All Blacks and England on the road this year and will fancy their chances of adding Scotland to that list. I am predicting a Scotland win by 8 points
- Probable Starting XVs
Scotland
15 Stuart Hogg, 14 Darcy Graham, 13 Chris Harris, 12 Sione Tuipulotu, 11 Duhan van der Merwe, 10 Finn Russell, 9 Ali Price, 8 Jack Dempsey, 7 Jamie Ritchie (c), 6 Matt Fagerson, 5 Grant Gilchrist, 4 Jonny Gray, 3 Zander Fagerson, 2 Fraser Brown, 1 Pierre Schoeman
Argentina
15 Juan Cruz Mallia, 14 Bautista Delguy, 13 Matías Orlando, 12 Jeronimo de la Fuente, 11 Emiliano Boffelli, 10 Santiago Carreras, 9 Gonzalo Bertranou, 8 Pablo Matera, 7 Marcos Kremer, 6 Juan Martín González, 5 Tomás Lavanini, 4 Matías Alemanno, 3 Eduardo Bello, 2 Julian Montoya (c), 1 Thomas Gallo
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Scotland victory are as follows:
Worldsportsbetting 1.55
Playabets 1.50
Sunbet 1.52
Odds comparison on the Scotland handicap:
The complete odds on the Scotland handicap:
Worldsportsbetting (-4.5) 1.90
Sunbet (-4.5) 1.89
Playabets (-4.5) 1.84
Predictions and Odds in details
There are decent odds on the Scotland win but for better odds we suggest the home team on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Worldsportsbetting (-4.5) 1.90, Sunbet (-4.5) 1.89 and Playabets (-4.5) 1.84
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