Scotland vs Fiji Prediction – Autumn Internationals 2022: Who Will Win?

🏠 Overview of Scotland

Scotland's Autumn rugby campaign got underway last weekend when they took on the Australians, but the Scots did not get their Autumn off to the best of starts as they lost to the Aussies by a solitary point. What would have made this defeat even harder for the players and fans to swallow is the fact that they had a last-minute penalty to win the match, but Blair Kinghorn missed to the left of the posts. Despite the defeat, the Scots can take plenty away from a match that really could have gone either way.

Scotland will be confident of getting back to winning ways on the 5th as they have a pretty good record against the Fijians - the two teams have met on eight occasions, and the Scots have come out on top on 6 times, giving them a 75% winning percentage. The last time that these two sides met on a rugby field was during the rugby Autumn internationals in 2018, and the final scoreline finished 54-17 in favour of Scotland. They put on a clinical performance that day, and their fans will be hoping to witness another points feast this weekend.

Below you can see the last five results between Scotland and Fiji:

• Scotland 22 Fiji 20, Aussie Stadium, Sydney, Autralia, 1st of November 2003
• Scotland 23 Fiji 10, Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, 14th of November 2009
• Scotland 37 Fiji 25, Churchill Park, Lautoka, Fiji, 16th of June 2012
• Fiji 27 Scotland 22, ANZ National Stadium, Suva, Fiji, 24th of June 2017
• Scotland 54 Fiji 17, Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, 10th of November 2018

How did Scotland do in the most recent 6 Nations? Well, going into the tournament there was plenty of talk about the Scots winning it for the first time, but the pressure must have got to them because they did not come close to lifting the title. Okay, they did manage to get one over on their huge rivals England on the opening weekend, but there is no trophy for beating England. Despite their great start, there went on to lose easily to Ireland and France, while Wales, who lost to Italy, even turned them over. Come the final standings, Scotland finished 4th, a staggering 15 points off France, who claimed the Grand Slam.

In the summer, Scotland made their way to Argentina where they played a series consisting of three games, and in the third test, with the series tied at 1-1, it looked like Scotland had pulled off a great series win with just seconds to go, but a lapse in concentration led to an Argentinian try and Scottish hearts were broken - not for the first time.

👨‍💼 Strength of the Scotland Manager

The man who is charge of the Scotland rugby team is Gregor Townsend, and before the Autumn Nations Cup 2022 got underway, he made a big call by not naming Finn Russell in his squad and by taking the captaincy away from Stuart Hogg. While Russell probably would have scored the last-minute penalty in the match against Australia to win the match, Townsend has stuck by his guns regarding his decision to drop one of their most talented players, and this is something that he should be commended for.

One of Townsend's best qualities as a manager is his ability to make big decisions that other managers might shy away from. Another manager might easily have picked Russell because he would have known the backlash that he would get if Scotland were to lose, but Townsend had the courage to go with what he believed in and backed himself, even if it could lead to egg on his face. You need courage to have success in international rugby, and Townsend has shown recently that he has that in abundance.

Another quality of his is his attention to detail. He is an intelligent manager who is able to get the best from his players and coaching staff, and this is mostly thanks to his obsession with detail. He will analyse everything in the hope of gaining some small advantage that could mean the difference between winning and losing a game of rugby.

⭐ Scotland Players to Watch

If Russell was in the Scotland squad, then he would definitely be a player to look at, but he is not, so we have to look at some other players instead. Luckily, this Scotland squad has plenty of talent, and in the following table you will find three players that you should look out for in this match against Fiji.

✈️ Overview of Fiji

Fiji are currently ranked as the 12th best side in international rugby, but when they are playing to the best of their ability, they can cause plenty of headaches for even the best sides in the rugby world. If a team goes into a match against the Fijians thinking that they only have to turn up in order to win, then they will end up with quite a bit of egg on their face - just ask the Welsh rugby team from the 2007 World Cup who were knocked out when they lost 38-34 to Fiji in the Group Stage.

In the summer of 2022, Fiji played in the IRB Pacific Nation Cup, where they took on Tonga, Australia A, and Samoa. However, it was not the type of tournament that they had hoped for as they only won one match, and lost their final match to Samoa 20-23, despite the fact that they had a 17-point lead at one point. They will be looking to make amends against Scotland this weekend, and then the following weekend they have a very tricky match against Ireland, who are now the number one ranked side in the world.

👨‍💼 Strength of the Fiji Manager

New Zealander Verne Cotter is the current manager of the Fiji national team, which adds a bit more spice to this match since he used to manage the Scotland national team. He might be the most successful Scotland manager of all time, but he will be wanting to get one over on his old charges for some bragging rights.

During his time in Scotland, he turned the national team from a team that could easily be beaten to one that was always competitive and could beat anyone on their day. This is now what he is trying to achieve with the Fijian national team. What allows him to get the best out of his players is the fact that he gives faith to them and simplifies the game so that they all know what their main roles are out on the field. In addition to this, he loves continuity when picking his squad, and when players play with each other regularly, it will obviously lead to better performances out on the field.

In addition to this, he is a really positive and confident guy, who always keeps high standards and will push his players to get better and better. He makes sure that they take responsibility, but if something goes wrong, he does not start pointing fingers, which means that his players are not afraid to make a mistake, and when top players play this game without fear, then usually top performances will follow.

⭐ Fiji Players to Watch

When it comes to Fijian rugby, they have always managed to develop some quality players, and their squad for the Autumn tests 2022 is one that is definitely not lacking in quality. In the following table, we have provided you with the names of three Fijian players that you should pay attention too should you tune in and consider betting on any of their matches.

💯Scotland vs Fiji Betting Odds

There are many great bookies that us British rugby lovers can sign up with to bet on this match between Scotland and Fiji, and new UK betting sites are popping up regularly too. This means that the sports betting world is a very competitive and it can be tricky to find the best bookmaker for you that offers top rugby odds.

However, your luck is in today because we are now going to provide you with a table that highlights some of the best bookies for UK gamblers and the odds that there are offering for this Scotland vs Fiji match.

⚡ Best Match Winner Odds

The odds for this match are not up yet, but when they are, we will return here and update the table accordingly.

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🥇 Who Will Win? Scotland vs Fiji Prediction

This will probably be another close match with just a score or two in it, and after the agonizing defeat against the Aussies last weekend, we feel that the Scots will have their tails up and will be very eager to make amends in this one and give the home crowd something to cheer about. We think Fiji will show flashes of brilliance, but if you sign up with a bookie and earn yourself a free bet no deposit, then we suggest you spend it on Scotland to win.

Our match prediction: Scotland to win.