Australian fans are waiting for something to cheer about, and although the 2026 Wallabies are better than previous editions, we don’t think they’re playing well enough to beat Italy by 17.5 points. Australia had its chance to beat Ireland in their opening game, but they have been outplayed in the second half by Ireland and France. Italy hasn’t played well, but they looked good in the first half against New Zealand, and a similar effort will result in a close game. The conditions in Perth should allow for running rugby, which suits both teams, and it could be a cracking contest that comes down to the final 10 minutes.
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.