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League 145 Prediction: Australia vs Italy – Jul 18, 2026

League 145 Prediction: Australia vs Italy – Jul 18, 2026

Nations Championship · 18.07.2026 • 10:10

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Advice: Winner : Australia

Winner: Australia

Home Win65%
Draw5%
Away Win30%

Best value bets:

- Handicap: Australia -9.5 — Australia's strong Australia record and Italy's inconsistent defence suggest a double-digit win margin.

- Total Points: Under 51.5 total points — With both teams potentially cautious early on, the total may stay under in a structured game.

- Team Tries: Australia Over 4.5 tries — Australia's attacking prowess at Australia should see them cross the try line multiple times.

- First Try Scorer: Australia First Try — Given their aggressive starts, Australia is likely to score the first try.

Confidence: 75%

Analysis: Australia, playing at Australia, are expected to dominate given their superior squad depth and recent form in international competitions. Italy has shown improvement but still struggles against top-tier teams. The pace of the game and Australia advantage suggest Australia should cover the handicap, though Italy may keep it competitive enough to score.

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