We have our Wallabies vs Japan tips for the 2nd test on Saturday, August 15, at 3:15 PM.
The Wallabies are hoping home advantage can be enough to take a 2-0 series win after winning the opening test in dramatic fashion last week.
Our Wallabies vs Japan prediction looks at the best bets for the big international rugby test at Queensland Country Bank Stadium this week, and the latest rugby odds are available at Neds.
The Wallabies received a scare when beating Japan 35-32 last week, but a more concentrated effort is expected at home this week.
Beating Japan in Japan is always a tough ask, and although it proved tough for the Wallabies, they did enough to sneak by and record the victory.
Our Wallabies vs Japan predictions now have them winning by a big margin and covering the -16.5 spread. It’s a significant number, but punters should expect a much better effort from Australia in front of a home crowd.
There was nothing wrong with their attack, which scored 35 points. However, improving their defence is a big factor as to why we’re backing them to cover the -16.5 spread. Allowing 32 points against Japan isn’t good enough, and it’s not up to standard for the Wallabies, who have slipped down the world rankings.
In years gone by, beating Japan by 17+ points wouldn’t have been difficult. Japan has improved, but Australia needs to produce a big effort, and our rugby tips this week have them making a statement.
Queensland Country Bank Stadium is ideal for running rugby, and it should result in plenty of points on Saturday night.
The Wallabies and Japan scored a combined 67 points in Japan last week, and although Australia is unlikely to allow 32 points in the 2nd test, they could score more than 35 points, which should be enough to land the over.
We’re seeing a trend in world rugby of higher-scoring games. It’s partly due to the rules, but teams have adapted to a faster pace, and it’s resulting in plenty of points. Our Wallabies vs Japan prediction has around 68 points being scored, and it could be a try-fest in North Queensland.
The current line is -8.5 for halftime betting markets, but we’re taking a risk and backing the Wallabies -14.5.
They need to make a statement against Japan in the 2nd test after looking well below par last week. They started poorly in the Nations Championship as well before hammering Italy, and it could be a similar result.
If the Wallabies make a positive start to the game with an early try, Japan could be put on its haunches. They’re not a good team when chasing, and Australia could pile on the points in the first half.
We have the Wallabies leading 26-10 at halftime, and the $3.10 odds are worth taking at Neds. It’s one of the best value bets for the game, and punters will get their returns after only 40 minutes.
Our Japan vs Wallabies prediction features a same game multi, which pays $10.22 with Neds.
We have Australia covering both the -16.5 full game spread and -14.5 halftime spread, with the latter adding a lot of value to our Wallabies vs Japan tips.
We also predict the first half being the highest-scoring 40 minutes. The Wallabies could pile on the tries in the opening half and blow Japan out of the park, so include it in rugby tips this week.