Total run metres
Australia gain 1558.6 run metres across five matches compared with 1163.8 for the Cook Islands across four.
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Australia vs Cook Islands betting preview
The MatchFit guide to Australia vs Cook Islands, with fixture facts, key matchup numbers and every available specialist market preview.
Australia
vs
Cook Islands
- Competition
- Rugby League World Cup
- Round
- Round 3
- Kickoff
- Venue
- Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
The overall matchup
Matchup overview
Australia are overwhelming favourites in Townsville, but a dominant expected result does not necessarily make the Kangaroos an attractive head-to-head investment.
Recent form comparison
Key matchup numbers
Missed tackles
Australia average 33.8 missed tackles compared with 38.8 for the Cook Islands, demonstrating a defensive advantage.
Supporting Head-to-Head analysisTackle busts
Australia produce 36.6 tackle busts per match compared with 27.3 for the Cook Islands.
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Betting market previews
Head-to-Head
Compare the teams' outright winning chances, recent form and value in the match-winner market.
Read previewLine
See how the handicap changes the matchup and whether either side offers cover value.
Australia are overwhelming favourites in Townsville, but a 70.5-point handicap demands a far bigger victory than their recent scoring record suggests.
Read previewTotal
Assess the scoring outlook against the bookmaker's combined-points line.
Australia's attacking superiority meets a vulnerable Cook Islands defence, but an enormous market total leaves room for a more measured scoring outcome.
Read previewAnytime Tryscorer
Consider the players most likely to score using team lists, recent try form and matchup evidence.
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Compare first-half scoring and defensive trends to assess who is most likely to lead at the break.
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