Argentina vs New Zealand Prediction: New Zealand is looking for its third win in a row against Argentina

Check out our Argentina vs New Zealand prediction now! See all the Argentina vs New Zealand odds for the Rugby Championship - Round 2. At Telecom Asia, we look at the match’s preview and offer free betting opportunities. 

Argentina vs New Zealand Rabbitohs: Match Start Date and Time

At exactly 06:10 AM on Sunday, the 17th of August 2025, Argentina and New Zealand will battle it out atEstadio José Amalfitani, Buenos Aires.

• Match: Argentina vs New Zealand
• Date: Sunday, 24th of August 2025
• Kick-Off TIme: 12:10 AM
• Stadium: Estadio José Amalfitani, Buenos Aires

Where to watch Argentina vs New Zealand: Free live stream, free-to-air channel

Argentina: Form

Argentina: LWLLW

• Rugby Championship: Argentina 24-41 New Zealand
• Friendly International: Argentina 52-17 Uruguay
• Friendly International: Argentina 17-22 England
• Friendly International: Argentina 12-35 England
• Lion Tour: British & Irish Lions 24-28

Argentina suffered a big defeat to New Zealand despite their solid performance in the second quarter. The match ended in a score of 24-41. Argentina will welcome back experienced players Gonzalo Garcia and Tomas Albornoz. These two players are returning to the squad for the match against New Zealand. Los Pumas will also bring back four key players. Santiago Chocobares, Bautista Delguy, Marcos Kremer, and Juan Cruz Mallia are all returning. They rested during the July matches because they had played many games in their Top 14 campaigns.

Argentina - Team News

The team will use Garcia and Albornoz as their main playmakers. They are inexperienced but in good form. They will work with the powerful midfield partnership of Chocobares and Lucio Cinti. These players sat out the recent series against England. Now they join Felipe Contepomi's matchday squad.

Argentina- Squad for the Match

• Juan Cruz Mallía
• Rodrigo Isgro
• Lucio Cinti
• Santiago Chocobares
• Bautista Delguy
• Tomas Albornoz
• Gonzalo Garcia
• Joaquin Oviedo
• Marcos Kremer
• Pablo Matera
• Pedro Rubiolo
• Franco Molina
• Pedro Delgado
• Julian Montoya (captain)
• Mayco Vivas.

New Zealand Form

New Zealand: WLLWL

• Rugby Championship: Argentina 24-41 New Zealand
• Friendly International: New Zealand 29-19 France
• Friendly International: New Zealand 43-17 France
• Friendly International: New Zealand 31-27 France
• Friendly International: Italy 11-29 New Zealand

New Zealand has been hit by fitness problems. Six players have been called up as injury cover. This shows how many players are hurt. However, Captain Scott Barrett returns from injury. He will lead a strong All Blacks side against Argentina. Coach Scott Robertson has chosen experienced players for this match. Despite all this happening, they were able to hold down Argentina in round one of the tournament by a score margin of 41-24.

New Zealand - Team News

Barrett will start in the second row. He will play alongside Fabian Holland, who was born in the Netherlands. Ardie Savea was picked at number 8. This will be his 98th Test for the All Blacks and his 100th match overall. Tupou Vaa'i returns after missing the Hamilton win through injury. He will play at blindside flanker. Cortez Ratima starts at scrumhalf. Beauden Barrett returns at fly-half. The injury problems have led to a surprise selection. Chiefs flanker Simon Parker has been called up. He has never played at senior international level before.

New Zealand - Squad of the match

• Will Jordan
• Sevu Reece
• Billy Proctor
• Jordie Barrett
• Rieko Ioane
• Beauden Barrett
• Cortez Ratima
• Ardie Savea
• Du’Plessis Kirifi
• Tupou Vaa’i
• Fabian Holland
• Scott Barrett (captain)
• Fletcher Newell
• Codie Taylor
• Ethan de Groot

Argentina vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Statistics

Both teams, Argentina and New Zealand, have faced each other multiple times. In the last five encounters between the two teams, New Zealand has recorded four wins and a loss. 

• 16/08/25: Argentina 24-41 New Zealand
• 17/08/24: New Zealand 42-10 Argentina
• 10/08/24: New Zealand 30-38 Argentina
• 20/10/23: Argentina 6-44 New Zealand
• 08/07/23: Argentina 12-41 New Zealand
• 03/09/22: New Zealand 53-3 Argentina

Who will win the match, Argentina vs New Zealand?

Using advanced computer power and data, Telecom Asia has simulated the result of the Rugby Championship - Round 2 Argentina vs New Zealand Rugby match 10,000 times. Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives New Zealand a 85% chance of beating Argentina in the Rugby Championship - Round 2 season.

Argentina vs New Zealand Betting Tips & Odds

The latest Bet365 betting odds for the Rugby Championship - Round 1 are shown here:

Head to Head: New Zealand $1.23, Argentina $4.355,

Handicap: New Zealand -10.5 ($1.909), Argentina +10.5 ($1.90)

Total: Over 55.5 $1.89, Under 55.5 $1.89

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has Argentina at $3.73 and New Zealand at $1.31

Argentina are listed as 16.5-point underdogs against New Zealand, with odds of $1.83 available at Bet365.

For the favourite New Zealand (-5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.83.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, Argentina (-5.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 45.5-point over/under is expected to stay over 55% of the time.

Argentina vs New Zealand Match Prediction

The All Blacks have a strong history against Argentina, winning 36 of 40 Tests. They’ve scored 40 or more points in five of the last six meetings. In the last two matches, they had already surpassed 30 points by halftime. Argentina has yet to win against New Zealand on home soil. They’ve lost 14 times and drawn once in 15 attempts since 1985. Their recent form hasn’t been great, with five losses in six games. However, their 33-25 win over France in Buenos Aires gave them some confidence. The All Blacks are in great form, with five wins in a row and 10 victories from their last 11 Tests. Their only weakness is inconsistent second-half scoring. However, given the one-sided nature of this rivalry, we believe New Zealand can win both halves if they perform at their best.

Our first option is -10.5 Handicap for New Zealand with odds at 1.909 Odds on 1Xbet bookmaker.

Our second option is Over 55.5 round with odds at 1.89 on Betway bookmaker.

Our last option is Over 21.5 Total 1 with odds at 1.76 on Bet365 bookmaker.