The final round of Pool stage matches take place across the coming weekend. With the teams that will compete in the knockout stage set to be determined. One of the most important matches will take place in Pool D, as Argentina and Japan lock horns.
Japan vs. Argentina Picks
Argentina (-13) (-110).
The winning nation will secure a second-place finish behind England. You can find the latest Rugby World Cup betting odds and our Japan vs Argentina prediction here.
Japan vs. Argentina Information
Japan vs Argentina
Location of the Game: Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes, France.
Date and Time: Sunday, October 8. 7:00 AM ET.
How to Watch: Peacock
Recent Scores
Before making a Japan vs Argentina prediction, it is important to assess the Rugby World Cup stats focused around the head-to-head record.
- This will be the seventh time that Japan and Argentina have locked horns, with the South American nation holding a commanding win rate after landing victories on five occasions.
- Japan’s only win against Argentina was recorded back in September 1998.
Japan vs. Argentina Betting Analysis
Japan Preview
It has been a golden era for rugby in Japan, with the Asian nation defying all expectations to reach the quarterfinal stage of their home tournament four years ago. However, very few, including the nation among their Rugby World Cup picks to emulate that feat in France this year.
But, they have once again defied expectations to remain in with a chance of reaching the knockout stages. Their most important win coming last weekend, as they outlasted Samoa to record a 28-22 success.
Japan have scored 82 points across their three matches in the tournament this year, but they have also allowed 68 points, which is the third-worst defensive record in Pool D.
Argentina Preview
Argentina have dominated the previous clashes between these nations, and they have been ultra-competitive throughout recent history at the World Cup, making the semi-final stage in two of the previous four editions. However, they fell at the opening hurdle four years ago after losing two of their four matches in Japan.
The South American nation currently holds the advantage in the race for the second qualifying spot, as they have won two of their opening three matches. They have scored more points than Japan, and also have allowed fewer. Argentina warmed up for this mouth-watering clash with a stunning 59-5 success against Chile in Nantes last weekend.
Updates
Japan’s big absence this weekend remains Semisi Masirewa, who was replaced in the squad by Ryohei Yamanaka before the opening match. Ignacio Calles is the big player missing for Argentina after rupturing his Achilles.
Japan vs. Argentina Betting Preview
- Moneyline: Japan are the huge outsider in the betting to win this final match in Pool D. They are currently priced up at +450. A victory for Argentina is preferred at the price of -700, while the draw is available at a lucrative price of +3300.
- Spread: Argentina could be a popular selection on the (-13) spread this weekend at -110.
Japan vs. Argentina Betting Prediction
The head-to-head record looks set to be the key trend to consider before making a Japan vs Argentina prediction this weekend. Argentina have dominated all the meetings between the sides since the late 90s. And they have been competitive enough throughout the competition to this point to suggest that they will have the firepower to get over the line on Sunday.
- Pick: Argentina (-13) (-110)
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