Argentina vs Scotland U20 Tips - 12 July 2026 | JWC
Argentina U20 meet Scotland U20 at Avchala Stadium in the JWC 2026 fifth-place semi-final. Tips on the winner, handicap and totals, with indicative odds.
- Argentina U20 face Scotland U20 at Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi on Sunday 12 July at 16:00 SAST in the fifth-place semi-final of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026.
- Argentina finished Pool C unbeaten, scoring 140 points, and survived a 13-man finish to beat England 40-38 in round three.
- Scotland arrive as Pool B runners-up after beating Japan 43-32, but their defensive numbers lag behind Argentina's attacking output.
Argentina U20 head into the fifth-place semi-final as the form side of this pairing after topping Pool C unbeaten, and we think that pool-winning form carries over even against a dangerous Scotland side. The Pumitas scored 140 points across three pool games and survived a 13-man finish to edge England 40-38 in round three. Our lead pick is Argentina U20 to win, with the handicap and total points markets both worth a look.
The Pick Card
Prices from Hollywoodbets, Betway and Easybet. 18+. T&Cs apply.
| Selection | Bookmaker | Odds | Stake | Operator CTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina U20 to win | Hollywoodbets | @1.65 (indicative) | 2 Units | Bet here |
| Argentina U20 handicap -5.5 | Betway | @1.90 (indicative) | 2 Units | Bet here |
| Total points over 48.5 | Easybet | @1.85 (indicative) | 2 Units | Bet here |
The Form Line
Argentina won all three Pool C fixtures, including a 78-14 rout of USA and a 62-40 win over Ireland, before holding off England 40-38 despite being reduced to 13 men late on. They missed out on a Championship semi-final spot only on points difference behind South Africa, France, New Zealand and England.
Scotland finished second in Pool B after beating Japan 43-32 in round three, backing up wins earlier in the pool in a tournament where they scored freely but also leaked points at the other end. They arrive with confidence but a shakier defensive record than Argentina across the same three rounds.
Team News
No matchday squad had been confirmed for either side at the time of writing. Argentina have used a settled core through their unbeaten pool campaign, while Scotland made changes between rounds as they managed player welfare through a five-day turnaround.
Verdict
Argentina were the form side of the entire pool phase outside the four Championship qualifiers, and this fifth-place semi-final sets up as a chance for them to make that count. We back the Pumitas to win and lean toward the total points climbing given how open both attacks have been through three rounds.
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