Scotland vs Fiji Prediction & Betting Odds - Autumn Nations Series: Redemption for the Scottish?
| Timetable | Saturday 5th of November 2022 at 13.00 GMT |
| Prediction | Scotland to Win! |
| Odds | Scotland to Win @ 1.03 |
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Scotland will be searing after a one-point upset in their first week against Australia - so much so that I expect them to take out their full fury on Fiji. Will they be able to rally in front of a Murrayfield crowd demanding they deliver the goods this week or will the visitors be able to add insult to injury and come away with the glory? Let's take a look at what may lie ahead, alongside some options for rugby betting action.
💯 Scotland vs Fiji Betting Odds
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🥇 Scotland vs Fiji: Match Winner Odds
 |  |  |  |  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland to Win | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.91 | 1.02 | 1.06 | 1.06 | 1.03 |
| Draw | 42.99 | 41.00 | 19 | 26.75 | N/A | N/A | 34.00 |
| Fiji to Win | 11.11 | 10.00 | 1.91 | 10.00 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 10.00 |
📜 History of Scotland vs Fiji
In total, the two teams have clashed eight times, with the first Scotland vs Fiji rugby test dating back to 1989. Let's take a look at a break-down of the results over the years.
| Teams | Totals |
|---|---|
| Scotland Wins | 6 |
| Fiji Wins | 2 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Match | Date | Venue | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland vs Fiji | 28th October 1989 | Murrayfield, Edinburgh | 38-17 | Scotland |
| Fiji vs Scotland | 26th May 1998 | National Stadium, Suva | 51-26 | Fiji |
| Scotland vs Fiji | 24th November 2022 | Murrayfield, Edinburgh | 36-22 | Scotland |
| Scotland vs Fiji | 1st November 2003 | Aussie Stadium, Sydney | 22-20 | Scotland |
| Scotland vs Fiji | 14th November 2009 | Murrayfield, Edinburgh | 23-10 | Scotland |
| Fiji vs Scotland | 16th June 2012 | Churchill Park, Lautoka | 25-37 | Scotland |
| Fiji vs Scotland | 24th June 2017 | ANZ National Stadium, Suva | 27-22 | Fiji |
| Scotland vs Fiji | 10th November 2018 | Murrayfield, Edinburgh | 54-17 | Scotland |
Having claimed two-thirds of the wins, and having smashed the opposition in the last fixture 54-17, previous fixtures seem to point towards a win for Scotland. The history books don't show total domination for the Northern Hemisphere side, however, so perhaps Fiji could have some fight in them yet.
🌏 Comparison of World Rankings Rugby Union
| Rank | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ireland | 90.03 |
| 2 | France | 89.41 |
| 3 | South Africa | 89.00 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 87.64 |
| 5 | England | 86.25 |
| 6 | Australia | 82.08 |
| 7 | Wales | 81.28 |
| 8 | Argentina | 81.21 |
| 9 | Scotland | 80.51 |
| 10 | Japan | 77.39 |
| 11 | Samoa | 75.75 |
| 12 | Fiji | 75.08 |
| 13 | Georgia | 74.51 |
| 14 | Italy | 73.29 |
| 15 | Spain | 69.27 |
It is interesting to note that Scotland have dropped from sixth last week to ninth this week after losing 15-16 to Australia. This could be telling for the mentality of the Scottish, going into this match. Then again, they are still three places to the good compared to the Pacific islanders, and I think it could be proved why on the field.
✔️ Scotland vs Fiji Team Previews
One of the best indicators for any team's performance in a rugby match is to look at recent form. Let's see how both sides have coped of late.
🦄 Scotland Autumn Nations Series Team Preview
Scotland looked troubled against Australia in last week's match without the likes of Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg, but their performances in the Summer Internationals and in the Six Nations, albeit nothing fantastic, are seen as passing grades. I feel if Gregor Townsend can motivate his men into repeating the performances of earlier in the year, Scotland will look good for this outing.
🌴 Fiji Autumn Nations Series Preview
One of the major series for the Fijians 15s was the Pacific Nations Cup 2022. Whilst they played some hard-fought matches, they only managed to scrape one win against Tonga, 36-0. This in itself was an impressive performance, but one swallow does not a summer make. I think Fiji's recent form is not telling of a victory at Murrayfield this weekend.
🏉 Style of Play: How Scotland vs Fiji Rugby Differs
Scotland are a team that like to compete at the break-down, trying to force an unstructured game upon their opponents. The Fijians, on the other hand, like a fast, flowing game of rugby - unpredictable, high tempo, and extremely exciting to watch.
Both teams will present competing styles for this clash, but I think if Scotland can keep their game tight and the Fijians in low gear, they could come off the better out of the two styles.
🕵️ Our Scotland vs Fiji Prediction Winner
Most indicators point to a Scotland win. Were this a game of rugby sevens, I may be inclined to back Fiji, but in the 15s, I think this is going only one way. I am hesitant to say this is going to be a big win for Scotland, given their choice to drop key players for the Autumn Nations Series and their performance last week, but I am nevertheless confident that the home crowd will have a happy result on Saturday.
💶 Scotland vs Fiji Betting Tips
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✒️ Steven Brown - International Sports Writer and Tipster
This Scotland vs Fiji prediction was written by Steven Brown.
Steven is an internationally revered rugby coach and sports writer. His insight with his predictions comes from his rugby coaching qualifications, successes coaching youth and men's teams in both hemispheres, and from analytical research into world rugby.
