There is a universal belief that it is almost essential for England to get off to a bright start in this winter’s Ashes series by beating Australia in the opening Test.
The plus points are that Optus Stadium in Perth will stage an Ashes Test for the first time, and the Baggy Greens go into this game with major injury problems in the bowling department.
Australia vs England First Ashes Test Prediction – Ashes 2025
With the tourists seemingly fit, fresh and raring to go, we’re going all in on an away win at 6/4 as our main Australia vs England First Test prediction.
Ashes First Test Odds
Australia vs England Ashes First Test Betting Odds – Ashes 2025
Result | Odds | Chance |
England | 11/20 | 64.5% |
Australia | 7/5 | 41.7% |
Draw | 100/1 | 1% |
*Odds are correct at the time of writing, but subject to change.
Ashes First Test Preview
How to Watch
How to Watch the First Ashes Test
The action will get under way at 02:30 GMT on Friday and will be shown live in the UK on TNT Sports .
Weakest Aussie Side In 15 Years?
Pundits Far from in Awe of Current Australia Team
Former England stars Stuart Broad and Sir James Anderson have both labelled Australia ’s line-up as their weakest side for 15 years.
Even ex-Baggy Greens paceman Mitchell Johnson admits alarm bells are “ringing loud and clear” in the home camp.
Is this the worst Australia side in the last 15 years? – Ashes 2025
Australia are missing captain Pat Cummins and the in-form Josh Hazlewood , leaving Mitchell Starc as the last man standing from their big three quick bowlers.
With back-up paceman Sean Abbott also out for the opening encounter, the Baggy Greens are set to lean on veteran Scott Boland as well as the uncapped Brendan Doggett .
Uncertainty over Australia ’s top-order batsmen adds to the feeling that they are vulnerable, especially at a ground where India thrashed them by 295 runs 12 months ago.
England To Create Their Own History?
England Determined to ‘Create Our Own History’
Admittedly, the Baggy Greens did go on to win that series against India 3-1 and have since demolished Sri Lanka and the West Indies , but there was a Lord’s loss to South Africa in between.
Meanwhile, England ’s form over the last few years has been encouraging, with the Three Lions only denied victory in the 2023 Ashes series on home turf by the Manchester rain.
They followed that up with a 4-1 defeat in India , but did manage to win the first Test in Hyderabad .
Since then, there have been series wins over the West Indies , Sri Lanka and New Zealand , as well as a thrilling 2-2 draw against India over the summer, with the only blip being a 2-1 loss in Pakistan , where they again at least went ahead.
Will England break their 3-tour losing streak Down Under?
England have not won a match on their past three tours of Australia , losing 13 times and drawing twice, but believe they have the tools to follow in the footsteps of the side who won 3-1 in 2010-11 .
Inspirational skipper Ben Stokes declared: “This is our chance to create our own history and it is up to us how that looks.
“So, yeah, we’re putting it all out there; looking it in the eyes; taking it on; not being afraid of the challenge that we have ahead of us.”
In his last international appearance, Stokes hit a century and claimed a five-wicket haul in the fourth Test versus India .
Australia v England First Test Betting Tips
Australia vs England First Test Betting Tips
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