Women's Rugby World Cup final and bronze final: Predictions and acca betting tips

A historic Women’s Rugby World Cup concludes this weekend as England go in search of glory against Canada in the final, after New Zealand and France battle it out for bronze.

The Red Roses have lived up to the billing as favourites on home soil so far but are sure to be tested to the limit against the Canadians at a sold-out Twickenham on Saturday.

Earlier in the day at the same venue, previous champions New Zealand will bid to take third place against France in what should be another close-run contest.

Here are the latest odds, predictions and tips for your accumulator.

As defending champions, New Zealand will have much preferred to be kicking off at 4pm rather than 12:30pm on Saturday and they will be determined to finish off their tournament on a positive note.

The Black Ferns may edge it thanks to their attacking flair and ability to strike quickly from broken play, yet France’s defensive steel and set-piece organisation mean they won’t be blown away. Expect a tense contest with momentum swinging both ways before New Zealand’s big-game experience tips the balance.

That makes the winning margin market the smart play. Backing New Zealand to win by 1–12 points captures the likelihood of a close encounter without relying on a big scoreline.

The Red Roses have looked unstoppable throughout the tournament and head into the World Cup final as firm favourites. They’ve dominated every step of the way with power up front, slick handling out wide, and the strength in depth to overwhelm opponents late on.

Canada have been one of the surprise packages of the tournament, and their physicality will cause problems early. But over 80 minutes, England’s class and composure should shine through.

With that in mind, the value lies in the handicap market. Backing England –8.5 gives you a generous cushion while still recognising their ability to win by a clear margin. If they maintain their form, covering this line looks well within reach.

You can bet on these outcomes individually or lump them in together for a two-fold accumulator bet, which currently stands at 4.21/1 at the time of writing.

With the new Bet Builder+, you can combine a bet on a Women's Rugby World Cup game with matches from a host of other sporting events across the weekend.

Check out a full rundown of the Women's Rugby World Cup so far, including all the fixtures and results and favourites to win the tournament.

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All odds and markets are correct as of the date of publication.