Japan v Scotland Betting Tips [13 October 2019]

When Japan (first, 14 points) take on Scotland (third, ten points) in the final match of Pool ‘A’ of the Rugby World Cup, there is so much at stake – not just for the two teams involved but for others as well. Ireland play Samoa in their last group match and are expected to win the match, which means this is a do-or-die match for both Japan and Scotland.

The hosts bring a perfect record to this match and have one foot in the quarters. They started the tournament with a 30-10 win over Russia and followed it up with a big scalp. A 19-12 win over Ireland opened the pool up, not just for Japan but for all the other teams as well. The hosts have been excellent through the tournament and deserve a place in the quarters, for the first time ever in their career. Considering a loss would leave Japan praying for a favourable result in the match between Ireland and Samoa, expect them to put up their best foot forward.

Scotland were late to turn up in the tournament, starting the World Cup with a 27-3 loss to Ireland. With their tournament on the line, Scotland improved to a 34-0 win over Samoa and followed it up with a 61-0 drubbing of Russia. The Scots have their fortune in their hands, as a loss would knock them out of contention while a win would more or less put them through to the quarters.

This is a virtual quarter-final before the quarter-final, as both Japan and Scotland have their hopes still hanging by a thread. The hosts are sure to qualify with a win, although they can even qualify with a loss. Scotland have no other choice but to win this game. While that might bring the best out of the Scots, Japan have been the best side of the Pool this tournament. Back Japan to win this tight match.