USA vs Samoa Predictions & Tips - USA can threaten Samoa in Pacific Nations Cup

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 19 Sep 2024

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Ralph Staniforth 19 Sep 2024

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Historically, Samoa has won 5 out of 7 matches against the USA.
USA showed defensive strength last week against Fiji, losing 22-3.
Backing the USA to get within the +13 handicap against Samoa.

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USA vs Samoa Predictions

Historically Samoa have had the better of the USA and are a more renowned rugby nation. However, last week, against Fiji, the USA showed some quality and could push Samoa all the way for third place.

USA vs Samoa Predictions
Head to Head
USA Form
USA Injuries & Team News
Samoa Form
Samoa Injuries & Team News

I am backing USA to get inside the +14 handicap.

USA have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.
USA lost by 19 points to Fiji last weekend.
Samoa have won 3 of their last 5 matches.

Head to Head

Samoa have won five of their seven matches against the USA.

USA Form

The USA are a rugby nation trying to build a team to be competitive in tier two and eventually tier one as they will host the 2031 Rugby World Cup. However, they failed to qualify for the 2023 World Cup which has made many people doubt their credentials.

In July this year, the USA lost 22-20 to Romania and 42-7 to Scotland, both games were played at home. However, they bounced back in the Pacific Nations Cup opener to defeat Canada 28-15.

Thereafter, the USA found Japan too good as the Brave Blossoms won 41-24. The win against Canada was enough to secure a semi-final against Fiji last week.

The USA lost but they performed admirably, particularly on defence, losing the game 22-3. Against a Fijian side that were scoring points at will, that is no mean feat.

USA Injuries & Team News

The USA are likely to try stick with continuity from last week.

Samoa Form

Samoa have been disappointing for some time and will want to pick up in performance. They have historically produced some great players and have a lot of quality today, but they often fail to get it together on the field.

Samoa lost 42-16 to Fiji in their opening game of the Pacific Nations Cup but bounced back to beat Tonga 43-17 to qualify for the semis.

Last week Samoa lost in the semi-final 49-27 to Japan. Earlier this year, Samoa did beat Spain and Italy on home soil, which was good results, particularly against the Italians.

Samoa Injuries & Team News

Samoa have not had their strongest side available for this tournament, but still have plenty of quality. I do not think they will make too many changes.

Verdict

USA v Samoa

USA put in a good showing last week against Fiji. A similar performance should see them get within 14 points of Samoa, if not more.

USA +14

Handicap

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