Tonga vs Fiji Predictions & Tips - Comfortable Fiji win predicted

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 04 Sep 2024

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Fiji is expected to cover a -22 handicap against Tonga.
Tonga has lost 6 of their last 7 matches, including last 2 home games.
Fiji has won their last 5 matches against Tonga and is in strong form.

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

Tonga vs Fiji Preview

Fiji shouldn't have too many problems seeing off a Tonga side who have lost six of their last seven games.

Tonga vs Fiji Preview
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

The last five games between these sides have gone Fiji's way.

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

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