Rugby World Cup 2023: Australia vs. Portugal Betting Prediction
There will be pressure on Eddie Jones and his Australia side this weekend, as the two-time champions are staring down the barrel of a first-ever exit at the pool stage at the Rugby World Cup.
Australia will need to claim victory in their final Pool C match on Sunday to stand any chance of qualification, but their destiny is already out of their hands. You can find the latest Rugby World Cup betting odds and our Australia vs Portugal prediction here.
Australia vs. Portugal Information
Australia vs Portugal
Location of the Game: Stade Geoffroy Guichard, Saint-Etienne, France.
Date and Time: Sunday, October 1. 11:45 AM ET.
How to Watch: Peacock+
Recent Scores
Before making an Australia vs Portugal prediction this weekend, it could be interesting to know that this will be the first meeting between the sides. But, the Rugby World Cup stats do illustrate that this will be a massive challenge for the European nation.
Australia vs. Portugal Betting Analysis
Australia Preview
It is hard to put into words just how historically bad this year’s Rugby World Cup has been for Australia. Defeat on Sunday will see them exit the competition in the poor stage for the first time in their history, while they have never previously exited the tournament any earlier than the quarterfinal stage.
Progression through to the next round appears a challenge to foresee, with Fiji able to secure their spot in the next round with a pair of wins against Georgia and Portugal.
The performances throughout the World Cup have seen Eddie Jones’s position as head coach come under threat, while there were also rumors after Australia’s 40-6 defeat against Wales that the former England coach has already opened talks about taking the Japan job.
A miserable World Cup campaign for Australia has seen them drop to a record low of tenth in the World Rugby rankings, and things will likely get worse before they get better.
Portugal Preview
Even with all the uncertainty hanging around Australia, a Portugal victory on Sunday remains one of the most lucrative Rugby World Cup predictions this summer. The European nation sits bottom of the Pool C standings after their two rounds of matches, but confidence would have been taken following a dramatic 18-18 draw against Georgia last weekend in Toulouse.
That was the first point that Portugal have ever picked up at the competition. This is only their second appearance at the Rugby World Cup, having previously lost all four games at the 2007 tournament, which was also held in France.
Shocks have been few and far between at the World Cup this year, but a Portugal win against Australia would send shockwaves across the world.
Updates
Len Ikitau remains out for Australia, while Allan Alaalatoa will also be missing. Max Jorgensen will also miss the remainder of the tournament. Portugal have a fully fit squad to select from this weekend.
Australia vs. Portugal Betting Preview
Despite Australia’s ongoing issues off the field, they remain the -5000 favorites to land victory this weekend. A Portugal victory is priced up at +1200, while the draw is a lucrative price at +5000.
Australia vs. Portugal Betting Prediction
It’s important to understand the issues surrounding Eddie Jones’s side before making an Australia vs Portugal prediction this weekend. However, despite their huge concerns, it is incredibly challenging to overlook the Aussies ending their pool stage on a sound note by landing a dominant win over Portugal.
Therefore, we will be siding with Australia to cover the spread, but we don’t expect that to be enough to see them play any further part in the competition after the pool stage.
- Pick: Australia (-23) (-110)
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