New Zealand vs Fiji Rugby League World Cup Tips & Prediction - Points backed at Cbus
New Zealand take on Fiji in the Rugby League World Cup on the Gold Coast, with the main tip being over 58.5 total points. Both teams have impressed in attack, as Fiji scored 22 points against Australia and New Zealand posted 82 against the Cook Islands. Fiji are also tipped to score over 11.5 team points, while Kiwi wingers Ronaldo Mulitalo and Jamayne Isaako are backed for doubles after recent strong try-scoring form. Team changes see Dane Gagai and Moses Leota return for New Zealand, and Sunia Turuva move to fullback for Fiji.
- New Zealand vs Fiji predictions for Saturday's Rugby League World Cup game
- Points expected, with Over 58.5 total & 12+ for Fiji tipped
- Kiwi wingers Ronaldo Mulitalo & Jamayne Isaako backed for doubles
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 3.30pm AEDT on Saturday October 31
New Zealand vs Fiji Rugby League World Cup Tips & Prediction
Over 58.5 total points and doubles to Kiwi wingers Ronaldo Mulitalo and Jamayne Isaako are among the best plays for Saturday's Rugby League World Cup showdown between New Zealand and Fiji on the Gold Coast.
Fiji produced a brilliant performance to hang with Australia for the majority of last week's contest and have the ability to contribute to the 58.5 total points line, along with scoring 12+ points themselves, while New Zealand ran riot over the Cook Islands after a slow start and should be able to find plenty of holes in the Fiji defence, especially out wide.
New Zealand vs Fiji Predictions & Best Bets
| Bet | Odds | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| Over 58.5 Total Points | $1.90 @ Dabble | Fiji saw exactly 58 points in their 36-22 defeat vs Australia last week, while New Zealand saw a whopping 98 points in their 82-16 victory over Cook Islands. The Kiwis can pile on the points again, much like their 2nd half display last week, while Fiji also offer plenty in attack |
| Fiji Over 11.5 Team Points | $1.90 @ Dabble | Fiji managed 22 points vs Australia & also dropped 40 on the Cook Islands. They also scored 18 points v NZ in the most-recent meeting between the nations. If the Cook Islands can score 16 points against the Kiwis, then Fiji can manage at least 12 here - look out for winger Semi Valemei, who crossed for a hat-trick vs Kangaroos |
| Ronaldo Mulitalo 2+ Tries | $2.10 @ Dabble | Mulitalo scored a double vs Cook Islands & will once again be a target out on the wing here. Ronaldo scored four doubles for the Sharks this season & has nine tries in 11 games for NZ |
| Jamayne Isaako 2+ Tries | $2.35 @ Dabble | Isaako bagged himself a hat-trick vs Cook Islands + has 12 tries in 16 games for NZ & crossed for six doubles for the Phins this season |
New Zealand vs Fiji Head To Head
Fiji registered their only ever win over a Tier 1 nation when they beat New Zealand in a tryless clash back in 2017 and also pushed the Kiwis four years ago.
| Year | Winner | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | New Zealand | 24–18 | MKM Stadium |
| 2017 | Fiji | 4–2 | Westpac Stadium |
New Zealand Form Analysis
New Zealand went down in a tight 24-22 defeat to Australia in their World Cup opener before surviving an early scare against the Cook Islands last week.
The Kiwis appeared in control until the Cook Islands scored three quick-fire tries to lead 16-12 midway through the first half.
However, those tries came through somewhat fortuitous intercepts and kicks - NZ managed to turn things around fairly quickly and won the 2nd half 46-0 to complete a 82-16 victory, with Isaako scoring a hat-trick and Mulitalo and Casey McLean crossing for doubles.
Fiji Form Analysis
After easing past Cook Islands 40-12 in their opening game, Fiji almost pulled off the greatest upset in international Rugby League history.
The Bati led Australia 16-12 early in the second half and Fijians dared to dream, with Semi Valemei scoring a hat-trick of tries out wide.
However, the Kangaroos knuckled down and scored four of the next five tries to close out a 36-22 victory.
New Zealand vs Fiji Team News
The Kiwis welcome back centre Dane Gagai and prop Moses Leota after the pair were rested last week, prompting several changes to the starting lineup. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad shifts to the interchange bench, while Joseph Tapine moves to lock. Isaiah Papali'i also returns to the starting side, joining Briton Nikora in the back row.
The reshuffle sees Xavier Willison, Erin Clark and Scott Sorensen move to the interchange, while promising debutant Tanner Stowers-Smith drops back to the reserves alongside Leo Thompson and Jacob Laban.
Fiji have made several changes to their lineup, with Sunia Turuva shifting to fullback and Ronald Philitoga earning a spot on the wing following an injury to Bayley Bentleigh-Hape.
Warriors prop Emosi Ravosai has been promoted to the starting side, replacing Mitchell Prest, who will serve a one-match suspension after a high tackle on Lindsay Smith last week.
Meanwhile, Eels forward Jordan Miller and Storm winger Joseph Litidamu are the two new additions to Fiji's six-man interchange bench.
| New Zealand | Position | Fiji |
|---|---|---|
| Keano Kini | 1. Fullback | Sunia Turuva |
| Jamayne Isaako | 2. Winger | Ronald Philitoga |
| Dane Gagai | 3. Centre | Waqa Blake |
| Casey McLean | 4. Centre | Solomone Saukuru |
| Ronaldo Mulitalo | 5. Winger | Semi Valemei |
| Kodi Nikorima | 6. Five-Eighth | Kurt Donoghoe |
| Jahrome Hughes | 7. Halfback | Brandon Wakeham |
| James Fisher-Harris (C) | 8. Prop | Jacob Saifiti |
| Jeremy Marshall-King | 9. Hooker | Apisai Koroisau (C) |
| Moses Leota | 10. Prop | Emosi Ravosai |
| Isaiah Papali'i | 11. Second Row | Taane Milne |
| Briton Nikora | 12. Second Row | Kitione Kautoga |
| Joseph Tapine | 13. Lock | Caleb Navale |
| Te Maire Martin | 14. Interchange | Josese Lanyon |
| Naufahu Whyte | 15. Interchange | Elijah Keung |
| Erin Clark | 16. Interchange | Jordan Miller |
| Xavier Willison | 17. Interchange | Joseph Litidamu |
| Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad | 18. Interchange | Jordin Leiu |
| Scott Sorensen | 19. Interchange | Apenisa Driti |
| Leo Thompson | 20. Reserve | Zion Johnson |
| Jacob Laban | 21. Reserve | Bayleigh Bentley-Hape |
| Tanner Stowers-Smith | 22. Reserve | Kylan Mafoa |
Verdict
Over 58.5 total points & Fiji scoring 12+ points are the main plays, with Ronaldo & Isaako also backed for doubles.
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