Scotland will be looking to keep their Six Nations dream on track this weekend when they travel to Rome for their penultimate fixture against Italy. A win for the Scots would put the pressure on Ireland at the top of the rugby standings ahead of the clash between the nations at the Aviva Stadium on the final weekend.
Italy vs Scotland Picks
- Pick: Scotland (-11) (-110)
However, Italy will also be one of the rugby teams with something to play for, as they will be looking to move off the bottom of the rugby standings. You can find the latest scores and odds, along with our Italy vs Scotland betting picks here.
Italy vs Scotland Odds
An away win will be among the popular Italy vs Scotland betting picks this weekend at -450. The rugby betting odds give some possibility of a home win at +350. Scotland is also a -110 chance to cover the (-11) spread in Rome according to BetUS.
Italy vs Scotland Information
Italy vs Scotland
Location of the Game: Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy
Date & Time: Saturday, March 9, 2024. 9:15 AM ET
How to Watch: CNBC
Italy vs Scotland Analysis
Italy Performance Recap and Analysis
It is challenging to poke too many holes into Italy’s performances in the Six Nations this year, as they have continued to show their progression against some of the best teams in world rugby. Despite sitting bottom of the standings, they have picked up a draw, which means that Wales are the only team in the competition to have suffered defeats in all matches that they have played.
However, they should be coming into this showdown after recording their most famous win. Italy struck back stunningly in France in the previous round to level the scores at 13-13. But, Italy missed their chance to record the victory after Paolo Garbisi was forced to hurry after the ball fell off the tee and the shot clock was dropping to zero. Unfortunately, luck cost them their shot at history.
Key Injuries
Lica Bigi has been recalled to the team this weekend, with Marco Manfredi missing out due to injury. That is the only chance following their 13-13 draw against France.
Betting Trends To Know
- Italy will be looking to end their miserable record against Scotland after losing each of the last 13 matches between these sides.
- Their only win in the last 15 was achieved away from home in February 2015, while their last success in Rome was achieved in March 2012.
Scotland Performance Recap and Analysis
It was teased that Scotland could be one of the dark horse Six Nations predictions this year, as they have been progressing excellently in recent seasons. The Scots come into this penultimate round of matches sitting second in the standings, but they have a six-point gap to make up on Ireland, who are chasing a historic second straight Grand Slam success.
Scotland will only be able to take their race to the final day if they achieve a bonus-point win over Italy and Ireland failed to land a five-point success over England. Duhan van der Merwe could once again be the man for the big occasion this weekend, as the walking highlight reel was stunning against England in the previous round after scoring three tries.
Key Injuries
Scotland have made three changes to the team this weekend, with Cameron Redpath, George Horne, and Andy Christie handed starts in Rome.
Betting Trends To Know
- Scotland have been in excellent form in the Six Nations this year, and they should still have an unbeaten record in their favor.
- However, the fact that they have gone over ten years without an away defeat in Rome is hard to overlook.
Italy vs Scotland Betting Picks
It’s hard to overlook the away team’s record in this fixture before making Italy vs Scotland betting picks. The Scots have won each of their last six away from home against Italy, and have won by at least eleven-point margins in each of the previous two.
Italy vs Scotland Prediction
- Pick: Scotland (-11) (-110)
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