Argentina vs Australia Prediction & Betting Tips

Competition: Test Match

Date: 29 August 2026

Argentina vs Australia Prediction

Argentina welcome Australia to San Salvador de Jujuy looking to bounce back after their narrow 17-10 defeat to world champions South Africa. Felipe Contepomi has kept faith with the same starting XV, with experienced flanker Pablo Matera again captaining the Pumas. Santiago Carreras will be an important figure at fly-half, while Argentina will look to their powerful pack and breakdown work to put Australia under pressure. The Wallabies are also entering the match with plenty to prove as Les Kiss continues to experiment with his squad and build depth ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Best Bets

✅ Best Bet: Argentina to Win
💰 Value Bet: Argentina +7.5 Handicap

Why We Like This Bet

Our Argentina vs Australia betting tips are backing Australia to upset the inexperienced Pumas team. Argentina have shown they can compete with the world’s best, losing by only seven points to South Africa in their previous Test. Their physical approach and experienced forwards could cause problems for an Australian side that is still searching for consistency. Santiago Carreras can also control the match with his kicking and game management, while Pablo Matera provides leadership and aggression at the breakdown. The Wallabies looked to have found their mojo against Japan therefore i am tipping them for the win. 

Prediction: Argentina 22-29 Australia

Confidence Rating

⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)