Australia vs Argentina Prediction: Pumas to show their claws

Having been denied a memorable victory in Townsville, Argentina will look to get back to winning ways in the Rugby Championship when they face Australia on Saturday morning (05:00 BST, Sky Sports Main Event) at Allianz Stadium.

Below are my Australia vs Argentina predictions, as well as all the essential team news and match odds for the showdown in Sydney.

Team News

Australia go with James Slipper, Billy Pollard and Taniela Tupou in the front row, with locks Jeremy Williams and Tom Hooper occupying the second row.

Rob Valetini, Fraser McReight and captain Harry Wilson complete the pack, while it’s a new-look combination in the half-backs with Nic White and Tane Edmed starting.

Hunter Paisami and Joseph Suaalii are the centres, with Corey Toole, Max Jorgensen and Andrew Kellaway making up the back three.

Moving on to the visitors, Argentina go with Mayco Vivas, skipper Julian Montoya and Joel Sclavi in the front row.

Guido Petti and Pedro Rubiolo start in the engine room, with Juan Martin Gonzalez, Marcos Kremer and Joaquin Oviedo in the back row.

Gonzalo Garcia and Santiago Carreras start in the half-backs, with Santiago Chocobares and Lucio Cinti combining in the centres.

Mateo Carreras, Rodrigo Isgro and Juan Cruz Mallia complete the backline for the Pumas.

Australia vs Argentina Odds

Australia are 8/13 favourites for the win at Allianz Stadium, while Argentina are 6/4 to claim the victory on Saturday.

A draw in Sydney is currently 18/1, while Argentina are available at 21/20 with a +3 handicap.

Argentina to win @ 6/4

Having fallen to a 28-24 defeat at North Queensland Stadium last weekend after an 85th-minute try from Angus Bell, Argentina head to Sydney looking for revenge.

Sydney holds good memories for the Pumas, who are unbeaten on their last two visits, with a draw in 2020, followed by a victory over the Wallabies in New South Wales two years later.

Narrowly missing out on a triumph in Townsville, Argentina are good value for Sydney success on Saturday.

Over 56.5 total points @ 11/10

The last meeting between these teams in Sydney in 2022 ended in a 34-31 victory for Argentina, and another high-scoring game looks to be in the offing on Saturday.

After heavy rain in Sydney earlier this week, it’s expected to be dry conditions on Saturday, and that should make life easier with the ball in hand.

With 52 points scored in this fixture in Townsville, it would be little surprise to see this weekend’s game go over 56 points at Allianz Stadium.

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