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Argentina vs New Zealand rugby betting tips | August 23, 2025
Argentina and New Zealand square off in Round 2 of the 2025 Rugby Championship at Estadio José Amalfitani in Buenos Aires on Saturday, August 23, and sports betting sites have the All Blacks slated as overwhelming favorites.
Top bookmaker BetOnline is paying a mere -526.32 for the visitors to salute, while Los Pumas sit at +330 as they chase a first-ever home win against New Zealand.
Argentina fell 41-24 to the Kiwis in Córdoba last week, and head coach Felipe Contepomi has rung the changes. Juan Martín González shifts to openside flanker, Mateo Carreras returns on the wing, and captain Julián Montoya will be desperate to inspire a turnaround alongside veteran Pablo Matera in their final home Test of the season.
For the All Blacks, confidence is sky-high. Captain Scott Barrett returns to the second row, while hooker Codie Taylor celebrates his 100th cap. Debutant Simon Parker slots into a pack anchored by Ardie Savea and Tupou Vaa’i, while Beauden Barrett resumes at fly-half to direct a lethal backline featuring Jordie Barrett and Rieko Ioane.
With Damian McKenzie and Wallace Sititi ready to inject spark from the bench, coach Scott Robertson has no shortage of firepower at his disposal.
History remains daunting for Argentina, who have lost 36 of 40 clashes against New Zealand, with none of their three wins coming on home soil. But after last year’s famous upset in Wellington, the Pumas know they’re capable of shocking the rugby world again.
Argentina v New Zealand Round 2 lineups
Argentina starting XV
15 Juan Cruz Mallía
14 Bautista Delguy
13 Lucio Cinti
12 Santiago Chocobares
11 Mateo Carreras
10 Tomás Albornoz
9 Gonzalo García
8 Joaquín Oviedo
7 Juan Martín González
6 Pablo Matera
5 Pedro Rubiolo
4 Franco Molina
3 Pedro Delgado
2 Julián Montoya (capt.)
1 Mayco Vivas
Bench: Ignacio Ruiz, Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, Joel Sclavi, Guido Petti, Marcos Kremer, Simón Benítez Cruz, Santiago Carreras, Justo Piccardo
New Zealand starting XV
15 Will Jordan
14 Sevu Reece
13 Billy Proctor
12 Jordie Barrett
11 Rieko Ioane
10 Beauden Barrett
9 Cortez Ratima
8 Simon Parker
7 Ardie Savea
6 Tupou Vaa’i
5 Fabian Holland
4 Scott Barrett (capt.)
3 Fletcher Newell
2 Codie Taylor
1 Ethan de Groot
Bench: Samisoni Taukei’aho, Tamaiti Williams, Pasilio Tosi, Josh Lord, Wallace Sititi, Finlay Christie, Quinn Tupaea, Damian McKenzie
All Blacks v Pumas betting predictions
New Zealand -10.5
The All Blacks’ forward dominance and attacking depth should tell in the second half. With their bench stacked, the visitors are well placed to pull away late and cover the line. The -10.5 handicap looks a strong play at -111.11 with the top rugby union betting sites.
New Zealand -10.5
Over 55.5 total points
These teams combined for 65 points in Córdoba last week, and with both defenses vulnerable, another free-flowing match is expected. The All Blacks’ try-scoring consistency and Argentina’s ability to strike at home make the over 55.5 total points at -112.36 with BetOnline a solid bet.
Over 55.5 total points
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