Rugby WC 2023: New Zealand vs Uruguay Betting Analysis
The final matches in Pool A will be staged in France this week, as the two teams that will progress through to the knockout stage will be determined. New Zealand have recovered following a nervy start to the World Cup by winning each of their last two, and a bonus point win on Thursday could keep them in contention to top the group standings.
You can find the latest Rugby World Cup betting odds and our New Zealand vs Uruguay betting analysis here.
New Zealand vs. Uruguay Information
New Zealand vs Uruguay
Location of the Game: Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France
Date & Time: Thursday, October 5, 2023. 3:00 PM ET
How to Watch: Peacock
New Zealand vs. Uruguay Recent Scores
The New Zealand vs Uruguay betting analysis shows that this will only be the second time that the two nations have met. An All Blacks XV beat Uruguay in the only previous match between the sides, with New Zealand landing a 64-3 victory. That highlights that this will be a massive challenge for the South American nation on Thursday.
New Zealand vs. Uruguay Betting Analysis
New Zealand Preview
Defeat in the opening match for the All Blacks saw the multiple-time world champions posed questions over the following two matchdays. However, they have routinely answered any doubts that they could be a side that are regressing this year by landing two dominant wins.
The latest of those was a sensational display in Lyon against Italy late last week, as they scored an incredible 96 points against an improving European side.
The All Blacks now sit second in the standings, and victory on Thursday will secure their place in the next round of the competition. A big scoring victory could also put pressure on France for the top spot in Pool A, with the hosts closing their campaign in Lyon against Italy on Friday. But, the Rugby World Cup stats indicate that the All Blacks may need to settle for a second spot in Pool A.
Uruguay Preview
It has been a learning experience for Uruguay at the World Cup this year, but they do appear to be a nation that is progressing rapidly. The South American nation landed their only victory in the pool stage in the previous round of matches, as they secured a dramatic 36-26 success against Namibia.
However, their challenge to reach the knockout round is already over after big defeats against Italy and France. Still, huge confidence will be taken from the fact that they have already won a game at the tournament this year, and they look set to end their campaign with their best-ever stats in terms of points scored and conceded.
Updates
New Zealand will once again be without Emoki Narawa, who will miss the remainder of the tournament through injury. Santiago Arata should be fit enough to start for Uruguay against the All Blacks.
New Zealand vs. Uruguay Betting Preview
The New Zealand vs Uruguay betting analysis shows the All Blacks as the clear -100000 favorites on the moneyline. A victory for Uruguay is priced up at +6600, with the draw available at +10000. New Zealand are a -110 chance to cover the (-66) spread this week.
New Zealand vs. Uruguay Betting Preview
It looks challenging to overlook the All Blacks when making a wager on this match in the World Cup this week. Therefore, our main Rugby World Cup picks will focus on New Zealand covering the spread in Lyon. We like the chances of the All Blacks cover (-66.5) on Thursday.
- Pick: New Zealand (-66.5) (-110)
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