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Japan v South Africa Betting Tips [20 October 2019]

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20 October 2019 6:15

JAPAN
3
-
26
SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa Leading at HT and Match Winner
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The match

The euphoria in Japan over their side reaching its maiden knockouts could be a huge factor driving them against South Africa in the last quarter-final at the Tokyo Stadium.

Japan overwhelmed the expectations to come out of their pool unbeaten. Defeating both Ireland and Scotland was a massive boost to the local fans, who are already dreaming of a semi-final appearance. Part of those expectations are due to what they achieved in the 2015 World Cup – Japan defeated South Africa to make it a momentous occasion in their brief history. Japan, however, have lost their next two matches against South Africa – which also includes a win in the warm-up matches prior to the tournament. With not many injury concerns, Japan could field the same side that took the field against Scotland.

South Africa are the highest-scoring side of the tournament. That it came despite a narrow loss to New Zealand in their tournament opener, is a tribute to how well the Springboks have rebounded. That loss remains South Africa’s only loss in nine matches during 2019. Their last three wins in this World Cup over Namibia, Italy and Canada have aggregated 172 points. They will have one eye on revenge, considering the 2015 loss to Japan ended their tournament.

Key Statistics

  • South Africa are top scorers in the World Cup.
  • South Africa defeated Japan in their last two matches, including in a World Cup warm-up match.
  • Japan’s Kotaro Matsushima has scored five tries in this World Cup so far.

The bet of our experts

Japan have had a dream run to the quarter-finals and will hope to recreate the ‘miracle of Brighton’ where in 2015 they defeated the South Africans. However, this time around it is the Springboks who have been in prime form this World Cup. Nevertheless, Japan should push them to the limit with Kotaro Matsushima looking good to carry on his try-scoring form.

Created on 17/10/2019 at 21:10
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
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