Georgia vs New Zealand
Georgia and New Zealand meet in the 7th place match which is very unfamiliar territory for the multiple time champions, the Baby All Blacks. The European side will be disappointed by their defeat to Wales in the last match as they were easily outplayed 40-21.
The boys from Georgia looked out of ideas and tired which comes as no surprise as they have played almost the same team throughout the tournament. New Zealand were beaten 44-35 by the old foe Australia in the last match, mainly due to a red card that reduced them to 14 players early in the game.
TIP: New Zealand have been famous of producing some outstanding youngsters in previous tournaments but unfortunately that has not been the case this time around. Georgia have looked good in this competition but fatigue played a big part in their loss to Wales. It will be interesting to see if they make changes for this match and give the whole squad a run out. The bookies have New Zealand as favourites and I’m also tipping them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.12, Gbets 1.11 and Hollywoodbets 1.11
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
Georgia vs New Zealand
- New Zealand have won both the previous matches between these teams.
- The average points win for New Zealand in those two matches was 41.
Latest results for both teams
Georgia lost 40-21 to Wales in their last match while NZ lost 44-35 to Australia in their last match.
PREDICTION
Poor discipline has been one of the All Blacks biggest issues and they will need to clean up their act against a Georgian team that strives on set pieces. They have arguably the strongest scrum in the competition and an excellent rolling maul so NZ must avoid giving away penalties. The All Blacks obvious strength is their backline but they have struggled to get cohesion in their attack but that has not stopped winger Macca Springer from being among the leading try scorers in the tournament. If the All Blacks can cut out their errors they will run away with the match. I am predicting NZ to win by 20 points.
Probable Starting XVs
Georgia
15 Luka Tsirekidze, 14 Shako Aptsiauri, 13 Tornike Kakhoidze, 12 Nikoloz Ragoevi, 11 Luka Khorbaladze, 10 Petre Khutsishvili, 9 Sandro Jigauri, 8 Lasha Tsikhistavi (captain), 7 Tornike Ganiashvili, 6 Rati Zazadze, 5 Giorgi Nikoladze, 4 Guram Ganiashvili, 3 Irakli Aptsiauri, 2 Tamaz Tchamiashvili, 1 Sergo Abramishvili
New Zealand
15 Harry Godfrey, 14 Caleb Tangitau, 13 Aki Tuivailala, 12 Leo Gordon, 11 Macca Springer, 10 Taha Kemara, 9 Noah Hotham (captain), 8 Peter Lakai, 7 Sam Hainsworth-Fa’aofo, 6 Malachi Wrampling, 5 Will Stodart, 4 Tom Allen, 3 Siale Lauaki, 2 Jack Taylor, 1 Malakai Hala
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the New Zealand victory are as follows:
Betway 1.12
Gbets 1.11
Hollywoodbets 1.11
Odds comparison on the New Zealand handicap:
The complete odds on the New Zealand handicap:
Betway 1.90 (-14.5)
Gbets 1.87 (-14.5)
Hollywoodbets 1.89 (-14.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor returns on the New Zealand 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 (-14.5), Gbets 1.87 (-14.5) and Hollywoodbets 1.89 (-14.5)
Other tips for the weekend (Predicted winners are in BOLD text)
South Africa vs England
Wales vs Australia
Italy vs Japan
Fiji vs Argentina
Springboks vs All Blacks
Australia vs Argentina
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