Australia v British & Irish Lions 1st Test Rugby Betting Tips 19/07/2025

The first Test of the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour against Australia kicks off at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane this Saturday, so here’s our Australia v British & Irish Lions 1st Test Rugby Betting Tips. The Lions look in excellent shape to take on a shaky Australia in the first test in this best-of-three series after the tourists produced some standout displays in their warm-up games. This first test kicks off at 11 am. It will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event. 

Form & Team News

The British & Irish Lions suffered a shock 28-24 defeat to Argentina in Dublin before setting off for their Australian tour. However, since arriving in Australia, Andy Farrell’s side has been in top form, winning all five of their tour matches. In their final warm-up fixture, the Lions thrashed a combined Australia and New Zealand side by a commanding 48-0 scoreline. Australia’s recent form has been inconsistent and the Wallabies have fallen to sixth place in the world rankings. The two-time World Cup winners have been unconvincing recently and edged Fiji to a narrow 21-18 victory thanks to a try and conversion in the dying minutes. That result followed back-to-back losses against Scotland (27-13) and Ireland (22-19). 

Blair Kinghorn, Garry Ringrose and Mack Hansen are injured for the Lions. Rob Valetini and lock Will Skelton, who will miss out for Australia due to injury. 

Match Winner Bet 

Australia are up against it ahead of the first test in Brisbane. On last autumn’s tour to the Northern Hemisphere, the Wallabies lost to both Scotland and Ireland after beating England and Wales, ultimately struggling to find rhythm throughout the visit. They will hope to build on their back-to-back wins during that winter tour, including an impressive 42-37 victory against England at Twickenham. However, their narrow escape against Fiji raises questions about their readiness for this series opener. As a result, the hosts are the underdogs to win the first test, as Betfred have 4/1 odds for an Australian victory. The Lions will look to build on their excellent recent form in Australia after securing five wins from their last six tour matches. The dominant victories over the Western Force (54-7), Queensland Reds (52-12), and AUNZ Invitational XV (48-0) showcase the Lions’ readiness for the first Test on Saturday. With Farrell’s side looking in excellent touch, an away win is the best bet here. Coral is offering the best value at 1/4 for a Lions opening match win. 

Winning Margin Betting

The British & Irish Lions have shown signs that they could dominate proceedings at Suncorp Stadium. The tourists cruised to victories over provincial opponents in the Queensland Reds (52-12) and Western Force (54-7). In addition, Australia’s inconsistent form, highlighted by narrow wins like their 21-18 escape against Fiji and defeats to Ireland and Scotland, suggests they may struggle against the Lions’ star-studded lineup. The Lions’ superior preparation and current form make them strong candidates to win by a comfortable margin. British & Irish Lions to win by 11-15 points looks like splendid value at 5/1 with Bet365.

Anytime Tryscorer Bets

Australian full-back Max Jorgensen scored two tries during Australia’s test visit to Britain in the 2024 Autumn Nations Series. He has scored five tries in his last seven appearances for club and country and is expected to be a central attacking figure for the Wallabies. Jorgensen is backed at 7/2 by BetMGM to score an anytime try. Dan Sheehan is the clear anytime try-scorer pick for this game, however. The Ireland international is in electric form and has seven tries in his last six appearances. The hooker had an excellent Six Nations campaign in the winter and notched five tries in five matches. Sheehan is a proven performer at the top level and can score another anytime try in the opening series match on Saturday. Unibet are also providing excellent odds for this outcome at 6/4.

Australia v British & Irish Lions 1st Test Rugby Betting Tips –

Match winner bet – British and Irish Lions – 1/4 with Coral

Winning margin – Lions 11-15 – 5/1 with Bet365

Anytime tryscorer – Max Jorgensen – 7/2 with BetMGM

Anytime tryscorer – Dan Sheehan – 6/4 with Unibet

All 4 bets acca combo bet – 54/1 with Bet365

It will be interesting to see whether Australia can put their recent patchy form behind them in this first Test against the British & Irish Lions. However, the tourists look well up for the challenge and could use their superior form to seal a comfortable victory.  If you decide to bet on Australia vs British & Irish Lions this Saturday, remember to gamble responsibly and use safer gambling tools when necessary. Also, our Australia v British & Irish Lions 1st Test Rugby Betting Tips are based on recent form and statistical analysis, designed to provide helpful pre-match observations and our tips are never guaranteed to win. Use them as a guide for your betting decisions rather than definite winners. For more details on free bets and UK bookmakers, visit our homepage.