Fiji vs Scotland Predictions - Scotland backed to cover the handicap

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 09 Jul 2025

Brad Newcomb 09 Jul 2025

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Scotland beat Maori All Blacks for the first time recently.
Scotland leads head-to-head with Fiji: 8 wins to 2.
Fiji has won 2 of the last 3 home games vs Scotland.

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Scotland hve an excellent record against Fiji (Getty Images)

Fiji vs Scotland Predictions

Fiji vs Scotland Predictions
Head to Head
Fiji Form
Fiji Team News & Injuries
Scotland Form
Scotland Team News & Injuries

Fiji came up short against Australia in their previous fixture. Scotland beat the Maori All Blacks for the first time in their history last weekend.

Scotland have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Scotland beat Fiji by 40 points at home last year.
Fiji have won 2 of their last five fixtures.
Fiji have won 2 of their last 3 home games against Scotland.

Head to Head

Scotland have a commanding lead of eight victories to two against Fiji in ten meetings.

Fiji Form

Fiji scored a solitary try in the first half against Australia last weekend, going into the break trailing 14-5.

Fiji closed the gap on the Wallabies in the second half, scoring a converted try and two penalties, but came up short, losing 21-18.

Before that result, Fiji beat Japan 41-17, lost 57-17 to Scotland, defeated Wales 24-19, and Spain 33-19 before losing 52-17 to Ireland in their last five fixtures.

Fiji have been playing solid rugby in recent seasons but got thrashed by Scotland away from home in the Autumn Series last year, although their opponents will be without some key players.

Fiji Team News & Injuries

Salesi Rayasi and Lekima Tagitagivalum each scored a try against Australia last weekend.

Caleb Muntz kicked over two penalties and one conversion in the match.

Forwards: Mesake Vocevoce, Temo Mayanavanua, Setareki Turagacoke, Viliame Mata, Elia Canakaivata, Eroni Mawi, Luke Tagi, Haereiti Hetet, Mesake Doge, Peni Ravai, Tevita Ikanivere, Samuel Mativesi, Kavaia Tagivetaua, Isoa Nasilasila, Lekima Tagitagivalu, Albert Tuisue, Etonia Waqa, Motikai Murray

Backs: Iosefo Masikau Baleiwairiki, Sireli Maqala, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Ponipate Loganimasi, Simione Kuruvoli, Philip Baselala, Sam Wye, Caleb Muntz, Isaia Armstrong-Ravula, Vilimoni Botitu, Josua Tuisova, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Selesitino Ravutaumada, Salesi Rayasi

Scotland Form

Scotland scored three converted tries and a penalty in the first half against the Maori All Blacks last weekend, going into the tunnel with a 24-12 lead at halftime.

Scotland added a try to their tally in the second half to register their first victory over the Maori All Blacks, winning 29-26.

Scotland finished fourth at the 2025 Six Nations Championship. They defeated Italy 31-19, lost 32-18 to Ireland, lost 16-15 to England, and beat Wales 35-29 before losing 35-16 to France.

Scotland will fancy their chances against Fiji after their recent performance against the Maori All Blacks, and their emphatic victory against their hosts towards the end of last year, although they will be without some key players.

Scotland Team News & Injuries

George Horne scored a brace against the Maori All Blacks last weekend.

Harry Paterson and Arron Reed contributed a try each.

Adam Hastings slotted three conversions and a penalty in the match.

Forwards: Alexander Masibaka, Nathan McBeth, Elliot Millar Mills, Ben Muncaster, Andy Onyeama-Christie, Fin Richardson, Rory Sutherland, Marshall Sykes, George Turner, Max Williamson, Jamie Ritchie, Ewan Ashman, Josh Bayliss, Gregor Brown, Matt Ferguson, Rory Darge, Grant Gilchrist, Patrick Harrison, Cameron Henderson, Alec Hepburn, Will Hurd

Backs: Cameron Redpath, Stafford McDowall, Harry Paterson, Arron Reed, Kyle Rowe, Ollie Smith, Kyle Steyn, Ben White, Fergus Burke, Matt Currie, Jamie Dobie, Darcy Graham, Adam Hastings, George Horne, Tom Jordan