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Ireland vs Italy Predictions - Italy set for another impressive showing
- Ireland vs Italy predictions for Sunday’s Six Nations match
- Hosts have won their last 14 games against Italy
- Can Italy produce a shock in Dublin?
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Ireland have won 18 of their last 19 matches (Getty Images)
Ireland vs Italy Predictions
Ireland are in sublime form with 18 wins from their last 19 internationals. Their one defeat came to New Zealand in the World Cup quarter-final, so I don’t see them falling short at home to Italy. However, Italy have proven themselves a very capable side of late, so I fancy them to get inside 34 points.
- Ireland vs Italy Predictions
- Head to Head
- Ireland Form
- Ireland Injuries & Team News
- Italy Form
- Italy Injuries & Team News
- Ireland have won 18 of their last 19 matches.
- Ireland have won their last 14 matches against Italy.
- Ireland have failed to cover the -34 handicap in their last 4 matches.
- Italy have lost by less than 34 points in their last 2 matches against Ireland.
Head to Head
Ireland have won their last 14 matches against Italy, including a 33-17 win at home in a 2023 Rugby World Cup warm-up game last year. Italy last beat Ireland in 2013 and in total, have only won four times in their 36 matches.
Ireland Form
Ireland will still be disappointed with their 2023 Rugby World Cup performance. They went into the tournament as the world No.1 side and performed well, beating the eventual champions, South Africa in the group stage.
However, in the quarter-final, Ireland came up short against an inspired All Black side. It wasn’t a choke as it was probably one of the best games of rugby ever played between two superb sides.
Ireland put that all behind them last week to show that they are still right up there, beating France 38-17 in Paris. It was a result few saw coming but the Irish dominated from the first whistle.
Ireland Injuries & Team News
Ireland are very likely to make a few changes to their side. While they will not take Italy lightly, it is an opportunity to give some others in the squad a run.
Italy Form
Italy are a vastly improved side of late despite some poor results. The Italians were very impressive in the Six Nations last year despite losing all five games.
At the World Cup they underperformed as France and New Zealand annihilated them. However, bar those two results, the Italians have shown over the last 12 months how good they can be.
Last week was a case in point as Italy, at home against England, went into the break 17-14 up. The lack of experience told in the end as England snuck home to win 27-24. But, with more experience, Italy could and should have won that game.
Italy Injuries & Team News
There are some injury concerns for Italy, but we won’t know until later this week whether they will miss the game. Regardless, I expect a few changes to the side.
Verdict
I am backing Italy to get within the 34-point handicap against Ireland in Dublin.
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