Hong Kong China vs USA Predictions - USA set to win fourth straight Nations Cup match

Brad Newcomb

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USA are tipped to cover the handicap against Hong Kong China.
The Eagles are unbeaten in the Nations Cup and won the last meeting 49-7.
Hong Kong China have lost four of their last five matches.

USA have won all their Nations Cup fixtures (Getty Images)

Hong Kong China have struggled to win their matches in recent outings. The USA are undefeated in the Nations Cup and easily beat Hong Kong China the last time the two nations clashed.

USA have won 3 consecutive matches (Nations Cup).
USA defeated Hong Kong China by 42 points in last meeting.
Hong Kong China have lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures.

Head to Head

The USA and Hong Kong China have four victories apiece in eight meetings.

The United States beat Hong Kong China 49-7 in 2022.

Hong Kong China Form

Hong Kong China suffered back-to-back defeats in their opening World Rugby Nations Cup fixtures, losing 66-19 to Samoa and 38-17 to Chile before beating Uruguay 42-40.

The Dragons are fifth in the European-African-Asian Pool with five points after three rounds.

In October, Hong Kong China faced Belgium, losing 27-17 to their opponents.

Hong Kong China have not been at their best recently and will not find the going easy against the USA, as their opponents have won all their fixtures in the competition.

USA Form

The USA had a perfect start to the World Rugby Nations Cup campaign, winning all their matches. They edged Portugal 30-29, beat Zimbabwe 31-15, and defeated Spain 29-22.

The United States are first in the Americas-Pacific Pool with 14 points from three games.

In September, the Eagles faced Japan in the Pacific Nations Cup semi-finals, losing heavily 63-14 before falling short against Canada in the third-place play-off match, 19-16.

The USA have been in great touch in the competition and secured an excellent victory in their last meeting against Hong Kong China, winning 49-7.

Team News

Hong Kong China

Forwards: Harry Baron, Jude Harding, Harrison King, Alexander Post, Calum Scott, Keelan Chapman, Rory Cinnamond, Zac Cinnamond, Thomas Concu, Sunia Fameitau, Callum McFeat Smith, Faizal Solomona-Penesa, Lachlan Doheny, Callum McCullough, Max Murphy, James Rivers, Kyle Sullivan, Jack Bartlett, Dana Fourie, Joshua Hrstich, Joseph Knight, Pierce MacKinlay-West, Tyler McNutt, James Sawyer, Sam Tsoi

Backs: Jack Combes, Chui Wai Lap Eric, Brendon Nell, Matteo Avitabile, Joe Barker, Nathan de Thierry, Jake Abbott, Ben Axten-Burrett, Isaac Campbell-Wu, Thomas Hill, Maxwell Threlkeld, Oliver Pyle, Guy Spanton, Elliott Quinton, Marcus Ramage, Murray Brechin, Charles Higson-Smith, Harry Sayers, Sebastian Brien, Paul Altier, Penetana Carter-Smith, Dylan McCann, Matt Worley

USA

Forwards: Kaleb Geiger, Shilo Klein, Sean McNulty, Charlie Abel, Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Tonga Kofe, Justus Tavai, Payton Telea-Ilalio, Jason Damm, Nathan Den Hoedt, Sam Golla, Makeen Alikhan, Benjamín Bonasso, Jamason Faʻanana-Schultz, Marno Redelinghuys, Paddy Ryan

Backs: Michael Baska, Spencer Huntley, Oscar Lennon, Christopher Hilsenbeck, Tom Pittman, Dominic Besag, Tavite Lopeti, Cassh Maluia, Noah Brown, Perry Mayo, Rufus McLean, Connor Mooneyham, John Rizzo, Mitch Wilson

Verdict

Odds are not yet available but will be added once they are.

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