New Zealand v Italy Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - Rugby World Cup
| Timetable | 8.00 PM - 29 Sep 23 |
| Prediction | New Zealand to win |
| Odds | New Zealand to Win @ 1.02 |
| Bookmaker | William Hill |
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Match prediction 27 of 48 of our Rugby World Cup 2023 betting series.
New Zealand and Italy clash in Pool A of the Rugby World Cup 2023 on Friday the 29th of September, with the action from the Parc Olympique Lyonnais kicking off at 20:00 GMT.
These two nations are familiar foes, since they have been drawn in the same World Cup group no fewer than 5 times. In total, they have played 15 times and, if you are of an Italian persuasion, you might want to look away now as the All Blacks have a 100% record in this fixture - including a 47-9 hammering the last time they met.
Can Italy cause one of the biggest shocks that the rugby world has ever seen, or will New Zealand enjoy another walk in the proverbial park? Read on for my New Zealand vs Italy prediction.
💯 New Zealand v Italy Betting Odds Rugby World Cup
Let us start off by having a look at the rugby betting odds that are being offered by some of the top bookmakers for three popular rugby union betting markets. If you would like to find out more about any of the bookies that you can see in the following tables, then you can do so by heading over to our bookmaker reviews page.
🥇 New Zealand v Italy Match Winner Odds
Now, due to the perceived gulf in class between these two sides, I highly doubt that the following odds are going to get your juices flowing. But I have supplied them for you anyway, should you wish to make use of them:
| Team |  |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | N/A | N/A | 1.02 | N/A | 1.005 |
| Tie | 39.00 | 39.00 | 41.00 | 51.00 | 41.00 |
| Italy | 21.50 | 21.50 | 12.00 | 8.00 | 23.00 |
➕ New Zealand v Italy Handicap 3-Way Odds
If you feel like having a bet on this match, but you agree with the bookmakers in thinking that it will be a complete walkover, then you might want to consider handicap betting, where you can give either team a theoretical points advantage or disadvantage. Handicap betting is particularly handy in matches where there is a big gulf in class between the two teams.
Below you can see the odds for handicap betting from five top UK sports betting sites:
| Team | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (0-26) | - | - | - | - | 1.83 |
| New Zealand (0-28) | - | - | 1.90 | - | - |
| New Zealand (0-27) | 1.89 | 1.89 | - | - | - |
| New Zealand (0-28) | - | - | 1.90 | - | - |
| Draw (0-26) | - | - | - | - | 23.00 |
| Draw (0-27) | 17.50 | 17.50 | - | - | 21.00 |
| Draw (0-28) | - | - | 17.00 | - | - |
| Italy (0-26) | - | - | - | - | 1.95 |
| Italy (0-27) | 1.81 | 1.81 | - | - | 1.80 |
| Italy (0-28) | - | - | 1.91 | - | - |
🏮 New Zealand v Italy Asian Handicap Odds
If you are searching for shorter or longer betting odds, then you can take a look at the Asian handicap betting options - with such a market, the possibility of a draw is eliminated. The table below has the information that you might need:
| Team | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (-26.5) | 1.81 | 1.81 | - | 1.75 | 1.83 |
| Italy (+26.5) | 1.81 | 1.81 | - | 1.75 | 1.83 |
Odds are accurate at the time of writing, but are subject to change. For the latest odds, please visit each bookmaker's respective site.
🔍 New Zealand v Italy Winner Prediction
Rugby fans and pundits will think this is a foregone conclusion, but stranger things have happened in a rugby match. The All Blacks are currently ranked as the 4th best team in the world, while Italy sit in 12th, highlighting a perceived gulf in class between the two countries.
The current Rugby World Cup form tells somewhat of a different story, though. New Zealand have played two matches so far, against France and Namibia, and have one win and one defeat. They lost their opening match of the competition 27-13 to France, while they completely outclassed Namibia 71-3. Italy, on the other hand, are sitting on two wins from two, having beaten Namibia 52-8 and Uruguay 38-17. Now, you might point out that Italy have played the two weakest opponents in Pool A, but they are still in good form.
This is a must-win game for both nations, so I do not imagine that New Zealand will take the Italians lightly. They will field their strongest possible team and look to win with plenty to spare. Italy are improving all of the time, but if the All Blacks play to the best of their ability, I do not see Italy having what it takes to cope with their attacking verve. I feel that New Zealand will go on and win this match by at least 30 points.
✔️ New Zealand v Italy Betting Tips
Now in this sports betting guide, I am going to give you some tips that you can think about if you decide to make a rugby prediction for this New Zealand vs Italy match. Before I give you these tips, I would like to remind you of the importance of always gambling responsibly – set a budget and never gamble more than you can afford to potentially lose.
1️⃣ Match Winner: New Zealand to Win
My tip for the match winner market for this match is to completely forget about it. Even if you put down a large stake, you will still not make any sort of return worth talking about should the All Blacks go on to win. However, if you do want to bet on the winner, then William Hill are offering odds of 1.02.
2️⃣ Handicap Winner: New Zealand to Win (-28)
This is a market that intrigues me more. As I believe that New Zealand will win by more than 30 points, I would be tempted to give them a 28-point deficit at the start of the match - this would mean that they would need to end up winning by at least 29 points in order for you to claim a win. If they win by 28, the match would go down as a theoretical draw, and you would lose your wager.
If you want to bet on New Zealand to win with a -28-point handicap, then William Hill Sport are offering odds of 1.90 for them to do so. This means if you place £10 on this market, you will land yourself a nice return of £6.
3️⃣ The Match to Finish with Odd or Even Points
If you are looking for a fun market that relies solely on luck, then you might want to have a look at the odd/even market. With this type of bet, you need to predict whether the total number of points scored in a match will be an odd or even number. This is one of those markets where you have a 50/50 chance of getting it correct, but it adds some entertainment to the game, especially in the dying moments where a penalty or a drop-goal could decide your fate.
If you want to place a bet on the odd/even market, then Betiton are offering odds of 1.80 for either option.
🎁 New Zealand v Italy Free Bets and Rugby Betting Promotions
New betting sites and established ones have to offer a variety of free bets and other kinds of promotions in order to stick out and attract new punters. Thus, there are plenty of free bets that British punters can get their hands on and use to bet on this New Zealand vs Italy match.
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📰 Rugby World Cup News for New Zealand v Italy
You can discover the latest team news for each team by having a look on their Twitter pages below:
🥝 New Zealand News
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📺 Previous New Zealand v Italy Highlights
Below you can find highlights from the last time that these two teams met on the rugby field:
⚡ RWC New Zealand v Italy Prediction Overview
1️⃣ When is New Zealand v Italy kick-off?
Kick off for this match between New Zealand and Italy will take place at 20:00 GMT on the 29th of September. The match will be taking place at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Décines-Charpieu.
2️⃣ Who is my New Zealand v Italy winner?
In my opinion, there is only one winner for this New Zealand vs Italy match, and that is the All Blacks. I am backing them to go on and win the match by at least 30 points.
3️⃣ What are some New Zealand v Italy betting tips?
There are plenty of markets that British rugby fans can put their hard-earned money on for this New Zealand v Italy match, but my betting tips are as follows:
- Match winner betting tip: New Zealand to win at 1.02 at William Hill.
- Handicap betting tip: New Zealand to win (-28) at 1.90 at William Hill.
4️⃣ Can I get free bets for New Zealand v Italy?
Yes, nowadays all of the top bookmakers offer their punters a range of free bets that they can claim, and you can find all of the best ones in my prediction above. When it comes to any kind of sports betting bonus, always make sure that you take the time to read the T&Cs very carefully.
✒️ Sheldon Muchmore - iGaming and Sports Betting Enthusiast
This New Zealand vs Italy prediction was written by Sheldon Muchmore.
Sheldon is a tipster and betting expert from the United Kingdom who has a passion for a whole range of sports, particularly football, rugby, and cricket. He is an avid Aston Villa fan, having been so since the age of five. He has been involved in the online gambling industry for a good number of years now and has written many predictions and guides for a wide of sports, so he has built up a lot of sporting expertise over the years.
