Italy vs Romania Predictions - Italy set for big win against struggling Romania

Marc Thomas

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Last updated: 16 Aug 2023

Marc Thomas 16 Aug 2023

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Watch Italy vs Romania in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match on Saturday (18:30 SAST)
Romania lost by 50 points to Georgia last week
Can Italy put in a convincing performance against the minnows?

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Italy should be far too good for Romania (Getty images)

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Italy should be far too strong for Romania this weekend. I am backing the Italians to run away with the match, covering the -31 handicap.

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Head to Head
Italy Form
Italy Injuries & News
Romania Form
Romania Injuries & News

Italy beat Romania in their last match.
Romania lost by 50 points to Georgia last week.
Romania have lost their last 2 matches.

Head to Head

Italy beat Romania 45-13 in their last outing which took place in 2022.

Italy Form

Italy are a strange case at this point. They are playing some of their best rugby in years but still finished bottom and winless in the 2023 Six Nations.

However, Italy pushed all the sides to the wire in those defeats and should be really competitive come the World Cup. Italy have lost their two warm-up games so far but were strong in both encounters.

The Italians went down 25-13 in Scotland and then 33-17 in Ireland. This week they should have no issue seeing off the opposition.

Italy Injuries & News

Italy are likely to give fringe players a run this week, although some first-choice players will be starting.

Romania Form

Romania rugby is in a pretty dark place at the moment. Development in the country has almost come to a halt with their team largely made up of veterans.

Two weeks ago Romania lost to the USA at home, a team that did not qualify for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. However, last week things got worse as Romania were hammered 56-6 by Georgia.

Romania Injuries & News

There will be plenty of changes to Romania’s side after last week's disappointing performance.

Verdict

Italy v Romania

I am looking at Italy to win convincing, covering the -31 handicap.

Italy -31

Handicap

@-109.89 - 3 Units

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