If the Wallabies are ever going to produce an 80-minute display during this tournament, it has to come against Italy. They should have beaten Ireland in their opening game, and they played well for 40 minutes against France, but now they need to show something better. Playing Italy, who were thumped by New Zealand last week, is a recipe for success, and this game could reignite Australian rugby. Playing in Perth should help the Wallabies, and expectations should be high for a one-sided victory, so include Australia -17.5 in Nations Championship best bets. We should see bets come for Australia at the line, so it could move to around -18.5 before kickoff.
Australia vs Italy Odds & Popular Betting Markets
Here’s a quick look at the current odds and popular betting markets for the Australia vs Italy matchup.
*odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change
| Team | Odds | |
|---|---|---|
| Australia 13+ | 1.50 | Bet Now |
| Australia 1 – 12 | 3.80 | Bet Now |
| Italy 1 – 12 | 7.50 | Bet Now |
| Italy 13+ | 16.00 | Bet Now |
| Draw | 31.00 | Bet Now |
Nations Championship odds correct as of 16/07/2026 and subject to change. Event scheduled to start at 18/07/2026 8:10pm AEST.