All eyes will be on the Allianz Riviera on Wednesday, as fascinating action in Group A at the Rugby World Cup takes place. Both Italy and Uruguay will be hopeful of landing a huge win this week, as they bid to keep alive their hopes of finishing in the top two positions.
However, both remain among the outsiders in the Rugby World Cup odds to reach the knockout stage. But, you can find the latest odds and our Italy vs Uruguay betting analysis below.
Italy vs. Uruguay Information
Italy vs. Uruguay
Location of the Game: Allianz Riviera, Nice, France
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 20, 2023. 3:00 PM ET
How to Watch: Peacock
Italy vs. Uruguay Recent Scores
A key piece of Italy vs Uruguay betting analysis to consider this week is the head-to-head record. This will be the fourth clash between the nations, with Italy winning all previous meetings. The Italians have scored 109 points across their recent clashes, with Uruguay scoring just 35 points in response.
Italy vs. Uruguay Betting Analysis
Italy Preview
There’s little doubt that Italy have been improving under the stewardship of Kieran Crowley, but whether they have the quality to finish in one of the top two spots still remains increasingly unlikely. Italy have never previously made it out of the group stage at the Rugby World Cup, but they have won at least two matches in each of the previous five editions of the tournament.
Italy have already registered a win, which ensures that they sit third in the Rugby World Cup standings. That win was picked up at the beginning of September, as they cruised to a 52-8 success over Namibia. Seven tries were scored in that handsome victory, with Lorenzo Cannone, Paolo Garbisi, and Ange Capuozzo among those that got over the line.
Uruguay Preview
Uruguay needed to wait an extended period to kick off their Rugby World Cup campaign, as they opened their journey last Thursday with a spirited display against a talented French outfit. The South American nation were eventually beaten by a 27-12 scoreline, but they threatened to cause an almighty shock following Baltazar Amaya try in the second period.
However, defensive lapses ultimately cost them their opportunity of scoring a famous win over the host nation. Uruguay will need to bounce back in this second match in Group A, but it looks unlikely that they will be making it out of the pool stage. They have fallen at the first hurdle in each of their previous four appearances at the World Cup, and they have won just three games from 15.
Updates
Italy will still be without the talented trio of Tomasso Menoncello, Leandro Marin, and Edoardo Padovani. Meanwhile, the South American nation will be without Santiago Arata.
Italy vs. Uruguay Betting Preview
- Moneyline: The Italy vs Uruguay betting analysis shows the European nation as the clear favorites on the moneyline this week at -5000. Meanwhile, a win for Uruguay is priced up at +1200. The draw is available at +5000.
- Spread: Italy are a -110 chance to cover the (-26) spread, while Uruguay is +100 on the (+26) spread.
Italy vs. Uruguay Betting Prediction
Uruguay put up an excellent display against France, but defensive lapses ultimately cost them. Things don’t get much easier on Wednesday, as they come up against an Italian side that is progressing excellently.
Italy boasts a 100% record in this fixture, and our Rugby World Cup predictions this week expect the European nation to land a comfortable win by covering the spread.
- Pick: Italy (-26) (-110)
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