Ireland vs England Six Nations prediction, odds and betting tips
Ireland will be hoping to make it a St Paddy’s weekend to celebrate when they welcome England to the Aviva this Saturday evening.
Andy Farrell’s men are one win away from a historic Grand Slam and their Six Nations Championship in five years. England will come into the game looking for some sort of redemption following a record-breaking defeat at the hands of France last weekend. Let’s take a look to see how the bookies think this one will play out.
Ireland vs England odds
Here are the latest match odds for Ireland vs England from bet365.
- Ireland:1/9
- Tie: 40/1
- England: 6/1
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Ireland vs England prediction
The gap in quality between Ireland and England has never felt bigger than it does right now. England were humbled at the hands of France last weekend, suffering a 10-53 defeat, the biggest ever seen by a home team at Twickenham. This will have served as a harsh reminder of the work Steve Borthwick has to do if England are going to be competitive in this year’s World Cup.
On the other hand, Ireland come into the game high on confidence after a comprehensive victory over Scotland. The Irish struggled to find their feet in Edinburgh initially, but they soon managed to turn on the style with a good second-half display. The team will know they are on the cusp of a historic Grand Slam and it’s hard to see them failing to execute it ruthlessly.
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Andy Farrell has named a dominant side, with Caelan Doris and Dan Sheehan both passing fitness tests after being taken off early in Edinburgh. Ronan Kellehe has not been so fortunate and will miss the game. Robbie Henshaw, Jamison Gibson-Park and Ryan Baird all have been brought into the starting XV to face England.
Steve Borthwick has made four changes to his team. Henry Arundell gets his first Test start on wing, while Manu Tuilagi comes in for Ollie Lawrence. Owen Farrell has been recalled to play number 10 and David Ribbans also starts.
You can expect a serious party atmosphere in Dublin this weekend, with St Patrick’s Day celebrations in full swing. The Irish are favourites for the match at 1/9, while England are out at 6/1 with bet365.
Ireland vs England betting tips
Saturday’s game promises to be a historic encounter either way. Let’s take a look at some of the best bets available.
Ireland’s -15.5 Handicap at 5/4
Ireland have not missed a beat throughout the tournament and they will come into Saturday’s game in the mood to party. They know that they need to get past England before Dublin can really get in the spirit though, and you can expect them to be out for blood.
England will want to bounce from an abysmal display against France, but it’s hard to see Steve Borthwick’s men being able to get anything here. At 5/4 with Spreadex, an Irish -15.5 handicap is worth a punt.
Ireland over 34 points at 21/20
With the World Cup on the horizon, Ireland will want to finish this year’s Six Nations in emphatic fashion. They have scored 32 in two of their games this season, and have only failed to clear the 30 mark once. England come into the game having just been humiliated by France in their own back garden.
The Irish will see this as one last chance to cement their status as the best team in the world. They are available at 21/20 with bet365 to score over 34 points in Dublin this weekend.
Johnny Sexton anytime try scorer at 17/4
Now for a slightly more sentimental pick. Picture the scene – Johnny Sexton, in his last ever Six Nations appearance for Ireland, scoring a try to become the Six Nations all-time leading points scorer. Not only that, he does it against England on St Patrick’s Day weekend to secure the Grand Slam.
It’s the kind of sporting moment that gives you goosebumps, at least if you’re Irish. He is available at 17/4 with bet365. He has not scored an international try for more than two years, but it would be the perfect end to an incredible run for Sexton and an all-time historic moment for Irish rugby.
How to watch Ireland vs England
- Location: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
- Date and Time: March 18th, 17:00
- How to watch: ITV/ITV X
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