Tonga vs Fiji Predictions - Fiji set for big win over Tonga

Marc Thomas

Editor

Last updated: 04 Sep 2024

Listen

Marc Thomas 04 Sep 2024

Share this article

Fiji are favourites for the match against Tonga.
Fiji are predicted to cover the -22 handicap.
Tonga have lost their last 2 home matches and 6 of their last 7 overall.

Expired

Fiji are favourites for the match against Tonga (Getty Images)

Tonga vs Fiji Predictions

Fiji are huge favourites for this match, and they should win this fixture comfortably. Tonga were poor against Samoa last weekend, a team Fiji comfortably beat a fortnight ago.

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

My best bet is for Fiji to cover the -22 handicap.
Tonga have lost 6 of their last 7 matches.
Tonga have lost their last 2 home matches.
Fiji have won their last 5 matches against Tonga.
Fiji have won 2 of their last 3 matches.

Head to Head

Fiji have won their last five matches against Tonga. They last met in the 2023 Pacific Nations Cup where Fiji won 36-20 at home.

Tonga Form

Tonga have endured a tough time in recently in terms of results. They only managed one win at the World Cup last year, however, that was understandable considering the group they were in.

Since then, Tonga have lost at home to Italy and Spain. While the Italy defeat won’t be of much concern, losing 29-20 to Spain in July was a huge upset.

In their opening Pacific Nations Cup clash, Tonga were again outplayed last weekend. They lost 43-17 to Samoa away from home.

The match started with both sides pushing for early scores, however, Tonga struggled to contain a Samoa side that clearly had far more experience than them.

Tonga Injuries & Team News

Tonga are likely to ring the changes for this home match against Fiji.

Fiji Form

Fiji are enjoying one of their best periods in many years. They had a fantastic 2023 where they reached the last eight of the World Cup. Fiji also beat England pre-tournament and Australia in the group stage.

In 2024, Fiji have beaten Georgia away from home, which is no easy task. While they suffered a heavy loss to New Zealand, the Fijians bounced back to beat Samoa 42-16 in their opening Pacific Nations Cup match.

This weekend Fiji will be looking for another resounding win against Tonga. That will put them on course to defend their title.

Fiji Injuries & Team News

Fiji did not play last weekend so their players are fresh. I don’t see many changes for their side for this match.

Verdict

Tonga v Fiji

Fiji are tipped to cover the -22 handicap in this World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup fixture.

Fiji -22

Handicap

@10/11 - 3 Units

R5,000 bonus

with bonus code NEWBONUS

18+ only. T&Cs apply. New customers only. Email must be verified prior to participation. Min deposit R50. Max bonus amount R5000. Exclusive offer when you use the bet.co.za promo code NEWBONUS.

Bet at Bet.co.za