Portugal vs Australia A Predictions - Australia A set for big win over Portugal

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 23 Aug 2023

Ralph Staniforth 23 Aug 2023

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Watch Portugal vs Australia A on Saturday in a Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture (20:00 SAST)
Australia A will feature James O’Connor and Bernard Foley
Can Portugal claim a big win?

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Portugal set to struggle against Aus A (Getty Images)

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I fancy Australia A to win this match convincingly. While Portugal certainly have quality, Australia A is filled with players with international caps. I’m backing the Aussies to cover the -19 handicap.

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Head to Head
Portugal Form
Portugal Injuries & Team News
Australia A Form
Australia A Injuries & Team News

Portugal won their last match 46-20.
Australia A have a number of players with 10+ international caps.

Head to Head

These sides have never bet before.

Portugal Form

Portugal have only played one Rugby World Cup warm-up game. They, however, impressed in that fixture, beating the USA 46-20 at home.

This will be Portugal’s second-ever World Cup appearance after debuting in 2007. They have a far better side this time around and are expected to be more competitive.

However, Australia A are a team that could easily beat some lower-tier-one nations so this will be no easy task.

Portugal Injuries & Team News

Portugal should be at full strength for this match.

Australia A Form

Australia A are simply players who failed to make the Wallabies squad. They will however be keen to perform as they will have a chance of a call-up from Eddie Jones should there be injuries in the next two months.

It is a strong squad that has traveled for Australia A so they will be keen on getting a result.

Australia A Injuries & Team News

Australia A have a good squad, including a number of players who have many Wallabies caps. James O’Connor will be keen to show he still has the quality while Bernard Foley is likely to start at flyhalf.

Verdict

Portugal v Australia A

I'm backing Australia A to cover the -19 handicap in this clash.

Australia A -19

Handicap

@1,91 - 4 Units

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Ralph Staniforth is a South African sports journalist, editor and betting writer who has worked in sports media since 2012.

With a background in Sports Science, he has covered a wide range of sports and interviewed leading players and coaches across South African rugby, cricket and football.

His sports betting work covers both South African and international markets, combining his knowledge of sport with extensive experience analysing fixtures, teams, form and betting markets.

Ralph specialises in football and rugby, while also covering cricket, tennis and golf. His work includes match previews, betting tips, betting guides and broader analysis of the sports betting industry.

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