Fiji vs Scotland Predictions - Scotland to sink Fiji

Brad Newcomb

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Scotland have won 4 of the last 5 games vs Fiji.
Fiji comes off a heavy defeat and is winless in the competition.
Scotland predicted to cover the -17.5 handicap.

Scotland have been in solid form lately (Getty Images)

Fiji were on the receiving end of a heavy defeat in their previous match and are winless in the competition. Scotland performed well against the Springboks and have a historically strong record against Fiji.

Scotland have won 4 of their 6 matches.
Scotland have won 4 of their last 5 games against Fiji.
Fiji have lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures.

Head to Head

Scotland have the advantage over Fiji, with eight victories to three in 11 meetings.

Fiji Form

Fiji were swept aside in their match against England last weekend, losing 73-8 after trailing 35-3 at the break.

The Flying Fijians took on Wales in their Nations Championship opener, losing 39-24 to their opponents.

The Pacific Islanders occupy last place in the Southern Hemisphere table with no points after two rounds.

Fiji must find a way to improve their defensive capabilities after their poor performance last weekend, and will have to play well to beat Scotland; however, they have lost four of their last five matches against their opponents.

Scotland Form

Scotland had a solid performance against South Africa last weekend, but suffered a 42-28 loss away from home after the score was 14-14 at half-time.

Before that result, Scotland secured an excellent away victory over Argentina in their opening Nations Championship match, winning 47-38.

The Scots are third in the Northern Hemisphere table with six points from two games.

Scotland have been playing well lately, and will fancy their chances against a struggling Fiji side that conceded too many points in their previous fixture.

Team News

Fiji

Tevita Ikanivere scored the only try for Fiji against England last weekend.

Caleb Muntz landed a penalty in the match.

Forwards: Tevita Ikanivere, Sam Matavesi, Zuriel Togiatama, Eroni Mawi, Peni Ravai, Atunaisa Sokobale, Luke Tagi, Temo Mayanavanua, Isoa Nasilasila, Tevita Ratuva, Mesake Vocevoce, Levani Botia, Elia Canakaivata, Kitione Salawa Jr., Pita-Gus Sowakula, Lekima Tagitagivalu, Peceli Yato

Backs: Simione Kuruvoli, Frank Lomani, Sam Wye, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Caleb Muntz, Vilimoni Botitu, Virimi Vakatawa, Selestino Ravutaumada, Josua Tuisova, Vinaya Habosi, Vuate Karawalevu, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Salesi Rayasi

Scotland

Matt Fagerson, Kyle Rowe, Josh Bayliss, and Ben White scored a try each against South Africa last weekend.

Finn Russell slotted four conversions in the match.

Forwards: Ewan Ashman, Gregor Hiddleston, Seb Stephen, Zander Fagerson, Will Hurd, Nathan McBeth, Elliot Millar-Mills, D'Arcy Rae, Pierre Schoeman, Rory Sutherland, Gregor Brown, Scott Cummings, Jonny Gray, Alex Samuel, Max Williamson, Josh Bayliss, Magnus Bradbury, Rory Darge, Jack Dempsey, Freddy Douglas, Matt Fagerson, Liam McConnell

Backs: Jamie Dobie, George Horne, Ben White, Fergus Burke, Finn Russell, Rory Hutchinson, Tom Jordan, Stafford McDowall, Sione Tuipulotu, Darcy Graham, Kyle Rowe, Kyle Steyn, Duhan van der Merwe, Ollie Smith