Australia vs Samoa Women Predictions - Australia to start their World Cup campaign with a win

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Australia have won 4 out of their last 6 matches.
Australia recently defeated Samoa 55-22.
Samoa have not played at the World Cup since 2014.

Australia recently secured a comfortable victory against Samoa (Getty Images)

Australia vs Samoa Women Predictions

Australia vs Samoa Women Predictions
Head to Head
Australia Women Form
Australia Women Team News & Injuries
Samoa Women Form
Samoa Women Team News & Injuries

Australia reached the quarter-finals at the previous Women's Rugby World Cup. Samoa are making their first appearance in the tournament since 2014.

Australia have won 4 of their last 6 matches.
Australia recently beat Samoa by 33 points.
Samoa have won 2 of their last 6 fixtures.

Head to Head

Australia have the advantage with two victories to none against Samoa.

Australia Women Form

Australia did not have the best run of results in the recent Women's Pacific Four Series.

Australia lost 38-12 to New Zealand, beat the USA 27-19, and lost 45-7 to Canada.

However, Australia will fancy their chances in the opening Women's Rugby World Cup Pool A match against Samoa, as they recently defeated their opponents by 33 points.

Australia Women Team News & Injuries

Forwards: Katalina Amosa, Tania Naden, Adiana Talakai, Bree-Anna Browne, Brianna Hoy, Eva Karpani, Lydia Kavoa, Bridie O'Gorman, Faliki Pohiva, Annabelle Codey, Ashley Fernandez, Kaitlan Leaney, Michaela Leonard, Emily Chancellor, Piper Duck, Ashley Marsters, Siokapesi Palu

Backs: Layne Morgan, Samantha Wood, Waiaria Ellis, Tia Hinds, Faitala Moleka, Georgina Friedrichs, Trilleen Pomare, Cecilia Smith, Manu'a Moleka,

Desiree Miller, Maya Stewart, Caitlin Urwin, Charlotte Caslick, Lori Cramer, Caitlyn Halse

Samoa Women Form

Samoa played three matches towards the end of 2024, drawing 8-8 with the Netherlands before beating Fiji 45-17 and Madagascar 46-15.

Samoa will have to dig deep in their opening Women's Rugby World Cup clash against Australia, as they lost 55-22 to their opponents in a recent warm-up match.

Samoa Women Team News & Injuries

Forwards: Avau Valentina Filimaua, Cathy Ulu'ulumatafolau Leuta, Faith Nonutunu, Denise Aiolupotea, Glory Aiono Samuelu, Tori Iosefo, Ana Mamea,

Ti Tauasosi, Demielle Onesemo-Tuilaepa, Ana-Lise Sio, Utumalama Atonio, Joanna Fanene-Lolo, Nina Foaese, Christabelle Onesemo-Tuilaepa, Sinead Ryder, Sui Tauaua-Pauaraisa

Backs: Ana-Maria Afuie, Saelua Leaula, Faalua Tugaga, Drenna Falaniko, Madisen-Jade Iva, Davina Lasini, Fa'asua Makisi, Keilamarita Pouri-Lane, Harmony Vatau, Lutia Col Aumua, Michelle Curry, Linda Fiafia, Taytana Pati Ah-Cheung, Melina Salale, Karla Wright-Akeli

Verdict

Australia v Samoa Women

Australia produced an excellent victory against Samoa recently, and are tipped to cover the -35.5 handicap.

Australia -35.5

Handicap

@-109.89 - 3 Units

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