It was a thrilling return to Ashes rugby league action last week with England hosting Australia. Yet another exhilarating spectacle played at Wembley Stadium, the Kangaroos prevailed 26-6 in a game which became dull the longer that it went. Both teams will be better for that match, and it sets the stage for an exciting contest here, with England desperate for a victory to keep the series alive. Before You Bet is here to take a detailed look at the match ahead in the hope of finding you a winner or two to add to your enjoyment.
England vs Australia Rugby League Betting Tips - 2025 Game 2
A poor showing
As predicted, England were void of answers in attack and struggled to build pressure on their opponents. The fact that they also missed 39 tackles and conceding 9 line breaks meant that scoring points was integral if they were to be competitive. They also only average 7.2m per carry. A drastic change is needed if they are to be competitive in this game otherwise, the series will be decided at the end of 80 minutes.
Plenty of improvement ahead
Despite recording a 20-point victory over their opponents, there is a lot that the Kangaroos can do better. The fact that they won convincingly in the second half with just a 66% completion rate tells you everything you need to know about their trajectory. They dominated other areas with 9 line breaks adding pressure to their opponent’s defensive line. They will focus heavily on defence this week though, escaping with 38 missed tackles will not always lead to a positive outcome for most teams. It is a scary thought as to what they could produce should they be at their best.
Class usually prevails
The Kangaroos will only benefit from last weeks victory. There are minimal changes to their team ahead of this week and limited disruption means that new combinations which were previously doubted will only grow stronger. This is a cause for concern for England. Improvement is expected within their ranks; it would’ve been a tough watch following some of their defensive efforts last week. It is expected that it will be tighter this week but eventually, the strength of their opponents will be too overwhelming. The naming of Grant Atkins for this fixture is interesting also and should be considered for this match. One of the best in the NRL, he will ensure a fast ruck speed which will only benefit the visitors. The line is set at a large total this week and the safer option is to invest on a victory beyond 2 converted tries, with a larger stake on that.
Kangaroos 13+
$1.45 (4 units)
England vs Australia Betting Odds & Match Info
Date: Sunday 2nd November
Location: Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool
Time: 1:30am (AEDT)
Odds: England $6.20 vs Australia $1.13
Line: +18.5
Points: 39.5
