Australia vs New Zealand Predictions & Tips - New Zealand backed against struggling Aussies

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 19 Sep 2024

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Ralph Staniforth 19 Sep 2024

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New Zealand and Australia both have 3 defeats from their last 4 matches.
All Blacks are favored to cover the -13 handicap against the Wallabies.
New Zealand has won their last 7 matches against Australia.

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New Zealand are expected to cover the -13 handicap and aim for victories in both Bledisloe fixtures (Gallo Images)

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While the two have identical records after four matches and three defeats each, New Zealand certainly look in a better place. I am backing the All Blacks to cover the -13 handicap against the Wallabies.

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Head to Head
Australia Form
Australia Injuries & Team News
New Zealand Form
New Zealand Injuries & Team News

Australia have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.
Australia conceded 67 points against Argentina in their last match.
New Zealand have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.
New Zealand have won their last 7 matches against Australia.
New Zealand have covered the -13 handicap in 4 of their last 6 matches against Australia.

Head to Head

The All Blacks have won their last seven games against Australia.

Australia Form

Australia are in a very poor place heading into this first Bledisloe Cup Test match against the All Blacks. They are bottom of the Rugby Championship with just one win in four and suffered a record defeat in their last outing.

After being comfortably beaten at home on successive weekends by South Africa, Australia traveled to Argentina in what many expected would be another two defeats. However, in the first week, they stuck in the game and won it with a late penalty.

In the second test, the Aussies started superbly, racing into a comfortable lead. Argentina fought back to within a few points by the break, and then the floodgates opened.

The Wallabies were hammered in the second half, losing the match 67-27. Their lack of fight in the final 40 will be cause for great concern as they look to welcome New Zealand.

Australia Injuries & Team News

Joe Schmidt is likely to look at a few changes to the side after a poor performance. There are also injury concerns that has to be considered before selection.

New Zealand Form

New Zealand are in a rebuilding phase at the moment, but their rebuilding is different to anyone else in the world. They are still expected to win games and dominate most teams.

While the media in New Zealand have placed the All Blacks in crisis mode after two very narrow defeats in South Africa, that actually says a lot about the expectations of the New Zealand public.

Of course, the All Blacks did lose to Argentina at home as well before bouncing back with a big win against the same opposition. However, going into the fifth round of the tournament, it is unheard of for the All Blacks to be out of the running for the title.

The Bledisloe Cup is their last hope, and they will expect victories in both fixtures.

New Zealand Injuries & Team News

Scott Robertson has made four changes to the side that lost 18-12 to the Springboks. Will Jordan shifts back to wing from fullback while Beauden Barrett takes up the 15 jersey. Sevu Reece drops to the bench to make way for Caleb Clarke who has recovered from injury.

Verdict

Australia v New Zealand

New Zealand are backed to cover the -13 handicap with Caleb Clarke tipped to in the try scoring markets.

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