The Six Nations resumes, after a lengthy break, this weekend with Ireland hosting Italy in Dublin and we take a look at the game from a betting angle.
Let’s start with a look at the Outright Betting where England are trading as 1/4 favourites ahead of Ireland 69/20, France 13/1 and Scotland rank underdogs at 150/1.
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Ireland’s Six Nations hopes took a big dent in their last match a 24-12 away defeat to England back in February. Prior to that they had beaten Wales and Scotland in Ireland.
Italy have lost all 3 of their opening matches losing by 42 to Wales on the road and by 13 to France in Paris. Last time out they lost 17-0 to Scotland at home.
Ireland have made short work of Italy in recent Six Nations matches in Dublin winning 56-19 in 2018 and 58-15 in 2016. In fact the last 4 Six Nations matches hosted by Ireland have seen them win by margins of greater than 30 points.
BETTING – Click here to bet
Ireland 1/50
Draw 80/1
Italy 25/1
Handicap: Ireland (-27.5) at 9/10, Italy (+27.5) at 9.10
Suggested Bet: Half-Time Handicap, Ireland (-13.5) at 9/10
The Irish have to come out firing as they need to win this game by a big margin if they have to have a chance in the Six Nations given that England play Italy next week in their final match.
I expect some minor resistance from Italy early, but Ireland should get on top and hopefully lead comfortably at the break.
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
