Samoa vs Scotland Prediction & Betting Tips - Test Matchs

Prediction published on 16/07/2025, 04:05  by Ita Emmanuel | Modified on 17/07/2025 at 14:34 in Rugby Predictions

Scotland will wrap up their 2025 Pacific Summer Tour with a Test match against Samoa on Friday at Eden Park in Auckland. The Thistles will aim to conclude these mid-year internationals on a winning note after a shock defeat to lower-ranked Fiji in their last match. Here is our prediction for the match. 

Scotland shoved their disappointing  Six Nations campaign aside to open this tour on a promising note, defeating Maori All Blacks 29-26 in an uncapped friendly. This was followed by a shock 29-14 loss to lower-ranked Fiji in Suva in their last match.

The defeat in Suva marked Scotland’s first loss to a Tier 2 opposition in over two decades. Hence, this eagerly awaited clash in Auckland will offer Gregor Townsend's men a chance to reclaim their pride.

Samoa will return to action for the first time since finishing third in the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup following a narrow 18-13 victory over USA. They have struggled against Tier 1 and higher-ranked teams and will be looking for their second win in nine consecutive attempts against such sides on Friday.

Notably, the four-time Pacific Nations Cup winners have been on a run of high-scoring matches lately. Their most recent matches have ended with over 53 points scored. Hence, our tip for the prediction.