Tokyo Sungoliath vs Wild Knights Predictions - Value on handicap in Japan
- Wild Knights won 18 of their last 19 matches.
- Sungoliath finished 3rd last season, struggled against Knights.
- Key players: Matsuda & Riley for Knights; Takamoto & Ozaki for Sungoliath.
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Wild Knights to start season with a victory (Getty Images)
Tokyo Sungoliath vs Wild Knights Preview
The Wild Knights did everything but win the Japan Rugby League One last season. They were the dominant side throughout and have a superb record against the hosts.
- Tokyo Sungoliath vs Wild Knights Preview
- Head to Head
- Tokyo Sungoliath Form
- Tokyo Sungoliath Team News & Injuries
- Wild Knights Form
- Wild Knights Team News & Injuries
- Wild Knights have won 18 of their last 19 fixtures.
- Wild Knights have won 22 consecutive away matches.
- Tokyo Sungoliath have lost 3 successive times against the Wild Knights.
Head to Head
The Wild Knights have the advantage with three victories to one over Tokyo Sungoliath.
Tokyo Sungoliath Form
Tokyo Sungoliath placed third in the league standings last season, winning ten times from 16 fixtures to reach the knockout stages.
Tokyo Sungoliath faced Brave Lupos Tokyo in the semi-finals, losing 28-20 to the eventual champions.
Tokyo Sungolitah played well during their previous campaign in the Japan Rugby League One but have been unable to beat Wild Knights lately.
Tokyo Sungoliath Team News & Injuries
Mikiya Takamoto scored 157 points for his club last season.
Seiya Ozaki scored 14 tries for Tokyo Sungoliath
Wild Knights Form
The Wild Knights won all 16 fixtures of their previous campaign to finish first in the league standings.
The Wild Knights defeated the Yokohama Eagles 20-17 in the semi-finals but came up short against Brave Lupos Tokyo in the final, losing 24-20.
The Wild Knights have a superb record in the Japan Rugby League One and have defeated Tokyo Sungoliath three times in a row, which gives them the advantage to start their new season with a win.
Wild Knights Team News & Injuries
Rikiya Matsuda scored an impressive 192 points for the Wild Knights last season.
Dylan Riley dotted down over the try line on 14 occasions in the previous campaign.
Verdict
The Wild Knights have been on a lengthy run winning streak playing away from home and are tipped to cover the handicap in their season opener against Tokyo Sungoliath.
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