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Italy vs. Russia Preview & Tips
Italy takes on the brave Bears on Tuesday as it goes in search of a critical Rugby World Cup win. Nothing less than full points will suffice for the Italians, who need a full haul of bonus points to have even a remote chance of qualifying from Pool C.
Italy vs. Russia Trends Analysis
Italy and Russia have clashed just once in the last decade, with Russia beating the Italians 67-7 in Moscow in 2006.
Judging by Russia’s performance against the USA, the Italians can expect tougher opposition on Tuesday. The Russians played their hearts out against the United States in a game where the scoreline flattered the eventual winners.
While Russia has not recorded a victory in several games, the team seems to be improving steadily and has taken its game up a step with pride on the line at the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Italy, meanwhile, has sustained the biggest defeat to date in Pool C, and will know that it needs to raise its game if it is to have any chance of beating Ireland and potentially qualifying for the quarterfinals.
The Italians showed little sign of having the firepower to roll over the big guns in their opening match, losing to Australia by 26 points.
The Italians have beaten only Japan since their upset victory over France in this season’s Six Nations and looked short of inspiration and form against Australia. However, the Italians may be capable of better when they shake the rust off.
Italy vs. Russia Betting Tips
Italy is a hot favourite for this match, and the Bears are probably expecting a major backlash from the Italian side. Nick Mallet’s men didn’t come to this tournament to play second fiddle to Australia and Ireland, and have a point to prove in this match.
Betfred is offering a -11 handicap on Italy for this match. Given the winning margin the last time these sides met, plus the fact that Italy is virtually certain to put on a much improved display against Russia, this handicap looks somewhat conservative.
Our Italy vs. Russia betting tip is therefore to take Betfred’s price on Italy, and double your money when Italy puts a high score past the Bears in this 2011 Rugby World Cup fixture.
Italy vs. Russia Betting Odds
| World Cup - Italy v Russia - 08:30 | |||||||||||
| Click red odds to strike a bet |  |  | | | | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | -6 1/2 | -7 1/7 | -8 1/8 | -10 2/9 | -11 10/11 | -13 1/3 | -13 2/9 | -16 4/9 | -16 13/8 | -18 2/5 | |
| Russia | +6 13/8 | +7 9/2 | +8 9/2 | +10 10/3 | +11 10/11 | +13 12/5 | +13 3 | +16 7/4 | +16 1/2 | +18 7/4 | |
| Handicap Tie | 12 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | |
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