Australia vs Fiji Prediction & Betting Tips - Test Matchs

Prediction published on 03/07/2025, 23:30  by Ita Emmanuel | Modified on 05/07/2025 at 06:51 in Rugby Predictions

Ninth-ranked Fiji clash with eighth -ranked Australia in the first Test match of their highly anticipated 2025 Summer Tour on Sunday at McDonald Jones Stadium. The Flying Fijians will aim to boost their ranking and build on their recent gains in the sport with a win over the Wallabies. Let's take you through our prediction for the match.

Fiji are on the threshold of making history heading into this match. Mick Byrne’s side could overtake Australia in the rankings for the first time by chalking off their narrow 1.45-point lead with a win on Sunday. They won their last encounter, securing an unlikely victory against the Australians in the 2023 Rugby World Cup to reaffirm their rise in the sport.

However, they have lost their last two matches against higher-ranked teams, scoring 34 points and conceding 109. This includes a thumping 52-17 defeat to Ireland in their last match.

For Australia, this match drips with both vengeance and redemption. The Wallabies will hope to avenge their shock defeat to the Fijians in the 2023 World Cup and also preserve their superior status in the World Rugby Rankings.

They haven't really impressed lately, but have won all their fixtures against lower-ranked teams since back-to-back losses to Fiji and Wales in the 2023 World Cup. This includes a 52-20 win over Wales in their most recent tie against a lower-ranked side.