- Monday 20
- Tuesday 21
- Wednesday 22
- Thursday 23
- Friday 24
- Saturday 25
- Sunday 26
- Monday 27
- Tuesday 28
- Wednesday 29
- Thursday 30
Australia vs New Zealand Predictions - Wallabies aim to end on a high in Perth
Australia face New Zealand in a crucial Rugby Championship match where odds are slightly in New Zealand’s favor, especially given their dominant head-to-head history with 10 wins in the last 11 meetings, including last week's 33-24 victory. However, New Zealand's form is inconsistent, with recent injuries adding to their woes. Australia have improved but continue to struggle with slow starts. Despite these challenges, the suggested bet is Australia +3.5. Key action points: monitor final team news, consider Australia's substantial second-half performances, and be prepared for a close contest in Perth.
- New Zealand have won 10 of last 11 vs Australia, including last weekend (33-24).
- Australia show improved form but struggle with slow starts.
- All Blacks face key injuries (Barrett, de Groot out), adding uncertainty.
- Australia backed on +3.5 handicap; possible home upset predicted.
Expired
New Zealand beat Australia by 8 points last weekend. (Getty Images)
Australia vs New Zealand Predictions
This is such a tough game to call. Australia have made poor starts all tournament and another in Perth will be difficult to overturn against the All Blacks. However, if the hosts can stay in touch during the first 40, they have shown how strong they are in the second half.
- Australia vs New Zealand Predictions
- Head to Head
- Australia Form
- Australia Injuries & Team News
- New Zealand Form
- New Zealand Injuries & Team News
I am going to go against the grain here and back the Aussies on +3.5 with a small layout on a home victory.
- Australia have lost 3 of their last 5 matches.
- New Zealand have won 10 of their last 11 matches against Australia.
- New Zealand beat Australia by 8 points last weekend.
Head to Head
New Zealand have won 10 of their last 11 matches against Australia. Last week, the All Blacks won 33-24 in Auckland.
Australia Form
Australia come into the final round of Rugby Championship fixtures still in with a chance of claiming the title. However, that chance is very slip as they will require a bonus point victory over the All Blacks and need Argentina to defeat South Africa.
That said, not many would have expected Australia to be in with a shot in the final round. Their improvement from last season has been immense, and any kind of victory on Saturday, title or not, will just further cement them as one of the top nations once again.
There is much improvement still required for the Wallabies though. Their biggest issue throughout the Rugby Championship has been their slow starts. In every game they have allowed their opponents to build big leads, requiring second half comebacks to get victories.
It happened again last weekend against New Zealand. Later in the first half and then for much of the second half, Australia were the better side, they just couldn’t quite get in the lead, eventually losing 33-24 at Eden Park.
Australia Injuries & Team News
The Aussies may tweak their side a bit, but they have produced the goods this Rugby Championship, so I expect them to stick with the core of the side. There may be forced changes with injuries piling up, but that will be known when the team is announced.
New Zealand Form
New Zealand are in a very strange position going into the final round of the Rugby Championship. They are second on 14 points, one behind the Springboks but still have a -6 points difference. Three wins and two defeats have hardly told the full story of their 2025 season to date.
The All Blacks, once the most feared rugby side on the planet, are simply human now. They are showing inconsistency we have seldom seen in the past, not only in results, but during games as well.
Scott Robertson has come under increasing pressure in recent weeks as New Zealand continue to struggle in key areas, particularly under the high ball. After that record loss to South Africa, when the men in black simply capitulated in the final quarter is something many can say they’ve never seen before from the All Blacks.
Yet, despite all of that, there have been plenty of moments of pure class, the usual slick New Zealand handling, resulting in beautiful tries. It just isn’t as regular as we are used to.
Eden Park, a place where they have now won 52 successive matches, has hosted the Springboks and Wallabies this year. On both occasions, New Zealand started superbly, only to fade later and allow the opposition back into the game – on both occasions they held on for the win.
Thus far, New Zealand have won one and lost one to both Argentina and South Africa, there will be calls for Robertson’s head if that stat is repeated on Saturday. Victory will put the All Blacks at the top of the table and if the Springboks slip up in London, the title will return to New Zealand.
New Zealand Injuries & Team News
The All Blacks have suffered two massive blows ahead of this match in Perth. Flyhalf, Beauden Barrett has been ruled out, as has Ethan de Groot. Damian McKenzie is likely to start at flyhalf with Ruben Love covering on the bench.
Verdict
Australia are backed on the +3.5 handicap with a possible win for the hosts.
Australia +3.5
Handicap
@1.91 - 3 Units
Up to R3,000 + 300 Spins
3 Deposit Bonuses
Earn up to R3,000 in bonus funds PLUS 300 Free Spins, on your first three deposits. To get started, register and make a First Deposit *Min R10 and get 100% free up to R1,000 plus 100 free slot spins. | T&Cs apply.
Australia Win
Result
@2.50 - 1 Unit
Up to R3,000 + 300 Spins
3 Deposit Bonuses
Earn up to R3,000 in bonus funds PLUS 300 Free Spins, on your first three deposits. To get started, register and make a First Deposit *Min R10 and get 100% free up to R1,000 plus 100 free slot spins. | T&Cs apply.
Top Betting Sites
Betting offers
Upcoming Events
01 October 2027
- 2027 Rugby Union World Cup -
- Rugby Union
13 November 2027
- 2027 Rugby World Cup Fixtures -
- Rugby Union
Load More
