The British & Irish Lions Tour continues this Saturday with the Second Test against Australia.
Melbourne’s iconic MCG stadium will host the penultimate match of the series – and the atmosphere will be electric!
Kick-off is scheduled for 11am UK time, as it was in Brisbane, and with that start time fast approaching, we take a look at the latest rugby union odds as part of a full betting preview.
And when you place a bet on the British & Irish Lions vs Australia, keep our Cash Out feature in mind, as it allows you to collect potential winnings early.
Lions Tour: Second Test Preview
The Lions were fairly dominant in the first match in Brisbane, winning 27-19 and showcasing their undeniable talent.
Scottish star Finn Russell was at the peak of his powers against the Wallabies, with Andy Farrell’s side claiming a 17-5 half-time lead.
The Aussies fought back in the second half, but could not inflict enough damage on the scoreboard to boost hopes of a late comeback.
Sione Tuipulotu, Tom Curry and Dan Sheehan scored the tries for the Lions, with fly-half Russell tallying the 14 other points.
Farrell will expect much of the same from his collection of world-class operators in Melbourne, with minimal changes expected to be made to the team.
Captain Maro Itoje has led by example Down Under, with the England star continuing to cement his legacy as one of the greatest rugby players of his generation.
A clean sweep as leader of the Lions would be a massive statement, especially as a tour win has eluded the team since the 2013 series in Australia.
Lions Tour: Second Test Odds
*All odds are subject to change
The Lions are huge favourites to win the Second Test at a price of just 1.20. An Australia win is at odds of 4.10, while the unlikely draw is 31.00.
In terms of a series victory, the Lions are now priced at 1.06, while the Aussies are 10.00.
Lions Tour: Second Test Betting Tips
Total Points – Over 43.5 @ 1.60
Four of the Lions’ last six matches have featured over 43.5 points. And with so much on the line in Melbourne, we are backing it to be another high-scoring affair.
British & Irish Lions Total Tries – Over 3.5 @ 2.10
The Lions took their foot off the gas somewhat in Brisbane, so head coach Farrell will be insistent on his team inflicting as much damage as possible. As such, the total try count could be extended from the three seen in the First Test.
Australia to Win Either Half – No @ 1.80
As you can tell, we are backing another dominant display from the Lions, and this looks like a great market to support our theory. With far better odds than betting solely on a victory for the visitors, this could be a great way to nearly-double your money. The Aussies did win the second half in the First Test, but a more ruthless Lions display would make that outcome something of an anomaly.
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