Samoa vs Scotland Predictions -Scotland to bounce back against Samoa

Scotland have a commanding lead of six victories to one against Samoa in seven meetings. 

Samoa have been playing well at home in their previous fixtures. They lost 33-19 to Fiji before beating Tonga 34-9, Italy 33-25, Spain 34-30, and Tonga 43-17.

Samoa will aim to use their home-ground advantage to secure victory against Scotland; however, they have struggled against their opponents, losing six of their seven meetings.

Squad: Aki Seiuli, Titi Lamositele, Kaynan Siteine-Tua, Luteru Tolai, Pita Anae-ah Sue, Leif Schwencke, Michael Alaalatoa, Marco Fepulea'i, Tietie Tuimauga, Bradley Soo Amituanai, Samuel Slade, Benjamin Petaia Nee-Nee, Michael Curry, Olajuwon Noa, Theodore McFarland, Jonah Mau'u, Taleni Seu, Niko Jones, Malaesaili Elato, Takopo Mapu, Melani Matavao, Connor Tupai, Joel Lam, Jacob Umaga, Alai D’Angelo Leuila, Rodney Iona, Duncan Paia'aua, Henry Taefu, Melani Nanai,  Afa Moleli, Taunuu Niulevaea, Tuna Tuitama, Elisapeta Alofipo, Tomasi Alosio, Latrell Ah Kiong

Scotland scored a converted try in the first half against Fiji but also received two yellow cards, going into the break trailing 15-7. 

Scotland added another converted try early in the second half but had a player sent off in the 67th minute of the match, while Fiji comfortably won 29-14. 

Scotland has lacked consistency in their previous five fixtures. They lost 32-18 to Ireland, 16-15 to England, beat Wales 35-29, and lost 35-16 to France before defeating the Maori All Blacks 29-26. 

Scotland will be out to redeem themselves against Samoa after ill-discipline cost them in their match against Fiji. They have lost once to their hosts in seven meetings. 

Jamie Ritchie and Tom Jordan are out injured; however, Matt Fagerson has recovered from a knock picked up against Fiji. 

Gregor Brown and Ben Muncaster are back in training after missing the previous Test. 

Darcy Graham, Ewan Ashman and Rory Sutherland have been called up to the British & Irish Lions tour, although the latter two will be available for the Samoa Test. 

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, Adam Hastings, Darcy Graham, George Horne, Tom Jordan