AI Grote: New Zealand 88% | Scotland 17 – 27 New Zealand
Sports4Cast: New Zealand 77%
Ou Grote (Rob): New Zealand by 8
Ou Grote (James): New Zealand by 9
Rugby365: New Zealand
Scotland have momentum and home support, but New Zealand’s experience and unbeaten head-to-head record give them the edge.
AI Grote: Colombia 60% | Colombia 27–18 Mexico
Ou Grote (Rob): Colombia by 10
Ou Grote (James): Colombia by 7
Colombia hold home-field advantage, and recent form suggests they can break through Mexico’s defence. With both teams closely ranked in the world standings, the edge lies with Colombia’s momentum and crowd support to secure a multi-score win.
AI Grote: Ireland 95% | Ireland 38–14 Japan
Sports4Cast: Ireland 95%
Ou Grote (Rob): Ireland by 30
Ou Grote (James): Ireland by 34
Rugby365: Ireland
Ireland should dominate due to home advantage, superior depth, and historical dominance (nine wins from ten). Japan’s speed and flair may earn them points, but Ireland’s power, structure, and discipline will control the game. Expect a comfortable Irish win.
AI Grote: New Zealand 68%
Sports4Cast: New Zealand 51%
Ou Grote (Rob): New Zealand by 7
Ou Grote (James): New Zealand by 3
Oddschecker: New Zealand 40/85
Ladbrokes: New Zealand to win (4/9)
“Perhaps the hardest game of the weekend as No2 and No3 in the world face off in a blockbuster clash in Chicago. Ireland and New Zealand have played out some classics in recent years, with the last 10 games resulting in five wins for each nation. The Irish won 41-19 the last time they played in Chicago in 2016 but we think the neutral ground could play into New Zealand’s hands for this one, with Andy Farrell’s men often so formidable at the Aviva Stadium with the home crowd roaring them on. While it could be by a narrow margin, we are backing an All Blacks win.”
AI Grote: Scotland 90%
Sports4Cast: Scotland 95%
Ou Grote (Rob): Scotland by 22
Ou Grote (James): Scotland by 20
Rugby365: Scotland
Oddschecker: Scotland 1/100
Ladbrokes: Scotland to win (-42 Handicap Betting Odds)
“Another one where it is hard to see anything other than a win for the Tier 1 nation, Scotland should have no issues racking up a big score against USA. The Americans have secured some positive results against the likes of Belgium, Samoa and Portugal this year but it will be a different story against a Scotland side who are pushing to upset the bigger Northern Hemisphere teams. Given the gulf in quality between the two, a Scotland win even with a -42.0 handicap with Ladbrokes appears to be the way to go.”
AI Grote: England 58%
Sports4Cast: England 81%
Ou Grote (Rob): Australia by 3
Ou Grote (James): Australia by 5
Oddschecker: England 6/19
Ladbrokes: England to win (2/7)
“England should be full of confidence as they return to action for the first time since their encouraging tour of Argentina over the summer as they look to get the better of Australia, a side ranked two places below them in seventh in the world rankings. With England’s Lions returning to the fold, we think the hosts should have too much for their visitors in what should be an entertaining clash at Twickenham.”
AI Grote: Edinburgh 60%
Sports4Cast: Cardiff 57%
Ou Grote (Rob): Edinburgh by 3
Ou Grote (James): Cardiff by 5
Edinburgh’s squad depth may give them the tilt, particularly in an away fixture.
AI Grote: Munster 65%
Sports4Cast: Munster 83%
Ou Grote (Rob): Munster by 7
Ou Grote (James): Munster by 5
A classic Irish provincial clash; Munster at home tend to be strong — though Connacht are never pushovers.
AI Grote: Ospreys 60%
Sports4Cast: Ospreys 72%
Ou Grote (Rob): Ospreys by 10
Ou Grote (James): Ospreys by 12
Welsh derby is competitive; Ospreys slightly better form lately, hence a lean to them.
AI Grote: Stormers 70%
Sports4Cast: Stormers 58%
Ou Grote (Rob): Stormers by 5
Ou Grote (James): Stormers by 7
Stormers have historically fared well against Benetton (see head-to-head stats) and are more consistent; Benetton’s home advantage reduces but does not overturn that gap.
