Australia vs Argentina Prediction: Pumas to push Wallabies in Townsville tussle
Two teams with one win from their first two games of the 2025 Rugby Championship, Australia and Argentina, will both look to climb the standings when they face off at North Queensland Stadium on Saturday morning (05:30, Sky Sports Main Event).
Alex Jack provides his best bets in his Australia vs Argentina prediction piece, as well as all the essential team news and match odds for the showdown in Townsville.
Australia vs Argentina Betting Tips
*odds correct at time of publication
Team News
Australia go with Tom Robertson, Billy Pollard and Taniela Tupou in the front row, with Nick Frost and Tom Hooper in the engine room.
Rob Valentini, Fraser McReight and skipper Harry Wilson complete the pack, while Nic White and Tom Lynagh start in the half-backs.
Len Ikitau continues in the centres alongside Joseph Sua'alii, while Corey Toole, Max Jorgensen and Andrew Kellaway start in the back three.
As for Argentina, Mayco Vivas, skipper Julian Montoya and Joel Sclavi start in the front row, with Franco Molina and Pedro Rubiolo in the second row.
Marcos Kremer, Juan Martin Gonzalez and Pablo Matera start in the back row for the Pumas, with Gonzalo Garcia and Santiago Carreras in the half-backs.
Santiago Chocobares and Lucio Cinti start in the centres, with Mateo Carreras, Bautista Delguy and Juan Cruz Mallia in the back three.
Australia are 4/9 favourites to claim the win on Saturday, while underdogs Argentina are available at 19/10 for the victory.
A draw in Townsville is currently 22/1, while Argentina to be leading at the half-time whistle at North Queensland Stadium is currently 11/8.
Argentina +4 handicap @ 21/20
Argentina head to Townsville on the back of a memorable 29-23 victory over New Zealand in Buenos Aires last time out.
Outscored in terms of tries by the All Blacks, the Pumas punished the ill-discipline of New Zealand with the boot to claim the victory at Jose Amalfitani Stadium.
Now the Pumas head to Australia, knowing they have a good record when it comes to facing the Wallabies in recent years.
Winning three of their last four games against the men in green and gold, Argentina have enjoyed this fixture of late.
The Pumas earned a 67-27 win the last time they met Australia but that was on South American soil and a more formidable challenge awaits against an improving Wallabies side.
Australia have made progress since finishing their losing series against the British & Irish Lions, beating South Africa in Johannesburg before going close the following week in Cape Town, and they might just edge this one in Townsville.
However, the Pumas look good value with a +4 handicap in what could be a game that's decided in the last 10 minutes.
Odds correct at time of publishing.
Over 59.5 total points @ 6/5
Games between these sides have never been shy of points, as that 67-27 shootout in their last meeting highlighted.
Looking back on the last five meetings between these teams, an average of 66 points per match was scored and going for the over 59.5 total points in Townsville gets the green light.
Odds correct at time of publishing.
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