We have a Waratahs v British & Irish Lions prediction for you, plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of this test match.
The Lions will be aiming to continue building momentum in Australia after their shock loss to Argentina in Dublin in their first outing this summer. Last time out, they beat Western Force comprehensively and will be hoping to do the same here.
The Waratahs will dream of an upset, but in the absence of 5 of their top players, on duty with the Australian national team, they are in for a massive challenge against the UK and Ireland’s best.
Below, you can find all the information you need to know ahead of this game.
How to Watch Waratahs v British & Irish Lions
When is Waratahs v British & Irish Lions?
The Waratahs v British & Irish Lions is scheduled to kick off at 11 am GMT Saturday morning, July 5th. Local time for kick-off in Sydney is 8 pm.
TV Channel
The Waratahs v British & Irish Lions will be broadcast in the UK and Ireland on Sky Sports Action with coverage from 10 am.
Live Stream
You can stream the game with a Sky Sports subscription, or alternatively, you can stream the game with a subscription to NOW TV.
Where is Waratahs v British & Irish Lions Being Played?
This game will be played in Allianz Stadium in Moore Park, a suburb of South Sydney in New South Wales, Australia.
Waratahs v British & Irish Lions Odds
Team | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Waratahs | 40/1 | 2.4% |
British & Irish Lions | 1/1000 | 99.9% |
The Draw | 100/1 | 1% |
The British and Irish Lions are the overwhelming favourites to win this game at odds of 1/1000. Victory here for the tourists is virtually guaranteed according to our oddsmakers.
The Waratahs are 40/1 underdogs to claim what would be a historic win, one of the great upsets in the history of rugby union.
The draw is even less likely at odds of 100/1.
Handicap Betting
Waratahs: +39 – 10/11
British & Irish Lions: -39 – 10/11
Handicap Draw: +39 – 18/1
Andy Farrell’s side are massive 39-point favourites in the handicap betting ahead of this game. They will need to win by a margin of 40 points or more to deliver for handicap backers.
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Team News
Waratahs Team News
Our 23 to take on the British & Irish Lions this Saturday Night 🦁#wearetahs pic.twitter.com/q1J9hAA1Uq
— NSW Waratahs (@NSWWaratahs) July 3, 2025
British & Irish Lions Team News
Our team to face the Waratahs in Sydney! 🫡🦁#Lions2025
— British & Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) July 3, 2025
There's also plenty of buzz around the Lions camp as Owen Farrell was called up, although he won't feature in this outing.
Simon Zebo recently revealed to us what it's like to get the Lions call.
Waratahs v British & Irish Lions Prediction & Best Bet
Prediction: Waratahs 24 British & Irish Lions 58
The British and Irish Lions should have no problem winning this game by a big margin. However, with 14 changes made since their game midweek against the Western Force, I expect some defensive lapses, which could prove costly when it comes to the handicap betting for this one.
I expect this to be a high-scoring game, so boosted odds of 2/1 on 12 tries scored in this one look decent value here.
Best Bet: 12+ tries scored in match – 2/1
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