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England vs Samoa Tips & Preview - England to cover in Rugby League World Cup semi-final

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Last updated: 11 Nov 2022
Gary Emmerson 11 Nov 2022
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  • England vs Samoa tips for Saturday's RLWC match
  • The game is being played at the Emirates Stadium (14:30 GMT)
  • England beat Samoa 60-6 in the group stages
  • Will it be another one-sided affair?
  • Match preview, predictions and latest team news
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England and Samoa meet in the semi-finals (Getty Images)

England vs Samoa Predictions


England blitzed Samoa in their opening game of the tournament and are backed to repeat the victory and make the Rugby League World Cup Final.
  • England vs Samoa Predictions
  • Head to Head
  • England Form
  • England Squad & Team News
  • Samoa Form
  • Samoa Squad & Team News
  • England vs Samoa FAQs

The hosts can cover a -8.5 handicap and there is value on the winning margin being by 13 or more points.

  • England have won their last 8 matches.
  • England have won by 14+ points in their last 8 matches.
  • England beat Samoa 60-6 in the group stages.
  • England have won all 4 previous matches against Samoa.
  • Samoa have won their last 3 matches.

Head to Head


England have beaten Samoa in all four previous meetings, including a 60-6 victory in their opening game of this World Cup.

England Form


England got their tournament off to a winning start with a 60-6 demolition of a handy Samoa side in the opening weekend. 

Shaun Wane's side then proved much too good for France with a 42-18 victory to book their spot in the quarter-finals. A 94-4 demolition of Greece sealed top spot in the group last weekend.

In last week's quarter-final, a stunning first-half performance set England on their way to 46-6 victory over Papua New Guinea.

England Squad & Team News


Squad: 1 Sam Tomkins, 2 Tommy Makinson, 3 Kallum Watkins, 4 Herbie Farnworth, 6 Jack Welsby, 7 George Williams, 8 Tom Burgess, 9 Micky McIlorum, 10 Luke Thompson, 11 Elliott Whitehead, 12 John Bateman, 13 Victor Radley 14 Dom Young, 15 Morgan Knowles, 17 Mike Cooper, 18 Chris Hill, 20 Mike McMeeken, 21 Marc Sneyd, 24 Kai Pearce-Paul

Samoa Form


Samoa suffered a heavy 60-6 loss to hosts England in their opening game, but progressed to the quarter-finals as runners-up in Group A.

They achieved that courtesy of victories over Greece 72-4 and France 62-4 to seal second spot.

Samoa then upset the more fancied Tonga side last week in the last eight, winning 20-18 in a classic battle.

Samoa Squad & Team News


Squad: 21 Fa’amanu Brown, 4 Stephen Crichton, 20 Chanel Harris-Tavita, 15 Royce Hunt, 23 Oregon Kaufusi, 25 Tim Lafai, 16 Spencer Leniu , 6 Jarome Luai, 2 Taylan May, 7 Anthony Milford, 8 Josh Papali’i, 10 Junior Paulo (c), 11 Ligi Sao, 26 Ken Sio, 12 Jaydn Su’a, 1 Joseph Sua’ali’i, 17 Martin Taupau, 5 Brian To’o, 22 Kelma Tuilagi 

England vs Samoa FAQs

Where can I watch the England vs Samoa live stream?

Check our live streaming calendar to see where to watch the England vs Samoa live stream.

What time does England vs Samoa start?

The game starts at 14:30 GMT on Saturday, November 12.

Verdict

It was a 54-point margin when these sides met in the group stages. Samoa have improved, but England have got better through the tournament. The hosts can cover a -8.5 handicap and win by double figures.

Best Bet: England -8.5 Handicap @9/10 at bet365 - 3 Units
Value Bet: England by 13+ Winning Margin @11/8 at bet365 - 2 Units
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