Australia vs England
Australia plays host to England at the Suncorp Stadium for the second test in the three match series. The home team won the first test 30-28 despite playing more than half the match with 14 players after Darcy Swain was sent off for a head butt. It was Australia’s first win over England in nine matches and their first home win over them since 2010. The home team showed great reliance and team work to win with a man short and only two tries in the last two minutes by England made the scoreline look closer than the match actually was.
TIP: Australia will be further boosted by the news that powerhouse prop Taniela Tupou will be available for this match. The victory in the last match ended the Australia’s run of three consecutive losses and they will be hoping to record consecutive wins. England will be kicking themselves for losing the last match as they looked in control up until the last quarter. They became complacent and the home team capitalized on their over confidence. The bookies have Australia as favourites and I also tip them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Worldsportsbetting 1.66, Playabets 1.66 and Sunbet 1.64
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
Australia vs England
- Australia have only won one of the last nine matches between these sides.
- The home team have not won consecutive matches against England since 2010.
Latest results for both teams
Australia beat England 30-28 in their last match.
PREDICTION
The selections of Coach Eddie Jones remain baffling as he continues to start players out of position. The experiment of starting Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell as duel playmakers failed miserable and he needs to make a decision to play one or the other and not both. England will look to be more clinical with ball in hand as they lacked the attacking edge to convert possession into points. They could be tempted to start youngster Henry Arundell whi scored with his first touch when he came on as a substitute. I predict an Australian win by more than 10 points.
- Probable Starting XVs
Australia
15 Jordan Petaia, 14 Tom Wright, 13 Hunter Paisami, 12 Samu Kerevi, 11 Marika Koroibete, 10 Noah Lolesio, 9 Nic White, 8 Rob Valetini, 7 Michael Hooper (c), 6 Rob Leota, 5 Cadeyrn Neville, 4 Matt Philip, 3 Taniela Tupou, 2 David Porecki, 1 Angus Bell
England
15 Freddie Steward, 14 Jack Nowell, 13 Guy Porter, 12 Owen Farrell, 11 Tommy Freeman, 10 Marcus Smith, 9 Jack van Poortvliet, 8 Billy Vunipola, 7 Sam Underhill, 6 Courtney Lawes (c), 5 Jonny Hill, 4 Maro Itoje, 3 Will Stuart, 2 Jamie George, 1 Ellis Genge
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Australia victory are as follows:
Worldsportsbetting 1.66
Playabets 1.66
Sunbet 1.64
Odds comparison on the Australia handicap :
The complete odds on the Australia handicap:
Worldsportsbetting (-2.5) 1.91
Sunbet (-2.5) 1.89
Playabets (-2.5) 1.81
Predictions and Odds in details
England will be desperate to win this match and keep the series alive but that will not be an easy task as the home team are playing at a venue they haven’t lost at in ten matches. The visitors will need to concentrate for the full 80 minutes as Australia showed that they have a replacements bench that can turn the match. We are backing England to win this match and square the series. There are good odds on a home win but for best odds we suggest Australia on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Worldsportsbetting (-2.5) 1.91, Sunbet (-2.5) 1.89 and Playabets (-2.5) 1.81
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