Fiji vs Argentina
Fiji finish their campaign with a tough task against the Argentinians in Cape Town. The Islanders will take great heart from their shock 41-26 win over Italy in their last match while Argentina were clinical in overcoming the Japanese 45-20. The Pumas will be disappointed in how they faltered after making a dream start with a thumping win over Italy in their opening match.
They will be weary of a Fijian side that has shown marked improvement as the tournament has gone on. Fiji have looked their most dangerous in broken play and the Pumas will do well to keep the game tight.
TIP: Fiji have had problems at the scrums and lineouts but they have been superb in open play with their exciting backs led by their excellent flyhalf Isaiah Ravula. Argentina will look to starve the Fijians of ball as they will want a set piece orientated game. They will need to watch their discipline as Ravula has shown to be the most accurate of kickers throughout the competition. The bookies have Argentina as favourites and I’m also tipping them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.37, Gbets 1.36 and Hollywoodbets 1.37
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
Fiji vs Argentina
- Argentina have won both the previous matches against Fiji.
- Both the victories were by over 20-point margins.
Latest results for both teams
Fiji beat Italy 41-26 in their last match while Argentina beat Japan 45-20 in their last match.
PREDICTION
Argentina have been at their best when their big pack of forwards have got on top of the opposition. They will no doubt be attacking the scrum of Fiji as its been their biggest weakness. The flying Fijians will again be looking to Captain Moti Murray who has been excellent both on attack and defence. They have often taken the tap and go when they have penalties because of their poor lineouts and Argentina will be aware of this tactic and will kick for touch as much as possible. The forward strength of the Pumas makes me predict a win for Argentina by 13 points.
Probable Starting XVs
Fiji
15 Isikeli Basiyalo, 14 Sireli Masiwini, 13 Waqa Nalaga, 12 Pateresio Finau, 11 Manieta Navonovono, 10 Isaiah Ravula, 9 Philip Baselala, 8 Juda Saumaisue, 7 Moti Murray (captain), 6 Sakenasa Nalasi, 5 Nalani May, 4 Mesake Vocevoce, 3 Breyton Legge, 2 Ratu Kavaia Tagivetaua, 1 Moses McGoon
Argentina
15 Felipe Mallía, 14 Mateo Soler, 13 Ernesto Giudice, 12 Nicolás López González, 11 Ignacio Lucero, 10 Valentino Dicapua, 9 Agustín Moyano, 8 Eliseo Chiavassa (captain), 7 Felipe Bares, 6 Facundo García Hamilton, 5 Efraín Elías, 4 Federico Rolotti, 3 Renzo Zanella, 2 Juan Manuel Vivas, 1 Tomás Bartolini
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Argentina victory are as follows:
Betway 1.37
Gbets 1.36
Hollywoodbets 1.37
Odds comparison on the Argentina handicap:
The complete odds on the Argentina handicap:
Betway 1.90 (-8.5)
Gbets 1.87 (-8.5)
Hollywoodbets 1.89 (-8.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are decent returns on the Argentina outright win but if you looking for better odds then we suggest the away team on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.90 (-8.5), Gbets 1.87 (-8.5) and Hollywoodbets 1.89 (-8.5)
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