Ireland U-20 vs Italy U-20 Predictions - Ireland U-20 set for bonus point win

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Last updated: 08 Feb 2024

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Ireland U-20 vs Italy U-20 predictions for Friday’s U-20 Six Nations match
Ireland picked up a bonus point win in France last weekend
Can Italy U-20 produce an upset?

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Ireland picked up a bonus point win in France last weekend (Getty Images)

Ireland U-20 vs Italy U-20 Predictions

At home Ireland are huge favourites against an Italian side that were really poor last week. I am backing Ireland to pick up another four-try bonus point win and cover the -18 handicap.

Ireland U-20 vs Italy U-20 Predictions
Head to Head
Ireland U-20 Form
Ireland U-20 Injuries & Team News
Italy U-20 Form
Italy U-20 Injuries & Team News

Ireland U-20 are the defending Six Nations champions.
Ireland U-20 beat Italy by 17 points away last season.
Ireland U-20 won their opening match of the Six Nations.
Italy lost their last match by 25 points.

Head to Head

Last season Ireland beat Italy U-20 44-27 away from home.

Ireland U-20 Form

Ireland are looking to defend the U20 Six Nations title they won in 2023 and got off to a positive start last weekend.

In a very tight tussle, Ireland’s U-20’s managed to beat France 37-31 away from home. It was a strong start for the defending champions with a very commanding performance.

On their opoonents this weekend, Ireland beat Italy convincingly last season away from home. They will be confident of picking up another bonus point win this Friday.

Ireland U-20 Injuries & Team News

There could well be a few changes to the Ireland U-20 side this weekend. They will fancy their chances of getting a bonus point win even if they rest a couple of key individuals.

Italy U-20 Form

Italy have improved immensely at U-20 level in recent years. It has shown in the performance of the national side over the last 12 months as talent continues to grow.

Last season Italy did well to finish third in the Six Nations, their highest ever finish. It will take some beating this time around especially after losing their opener 36-11 at home to England last week.

Italy U-20 Injuries & Team News

Last week saw Italy produce a very poor performance on home soil. I expect a number of changes this time around.

Verdict

Ireland U-20 v Italy U-20

Ireland U-20 are backed to cover the -18 handicap at home against Italy.

Ireland -18

Handicap

@-109.89 - 3 Units

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