After the second and final bye-weeks, 2022 Six Nations Championship returns this weekend. Round Four’s final fixture is from London, as England hosts Ireland. This is going to be a critical clash that will decide who will lift the Championship trophy at the tournament’s end.
The winner will keep their hopes alive, while the loser will officially drop out. Saturday night’s match will mark the 139th meeting of the two countries. England has won 80 victories to Ireland 50 in historic head-to-head.
Rugby Ireland vs England Stats
Looking at the Ireland stats
Ireland has not won the Rugby Six Nations at Twickenham since 2018, but they are favorites to win this one in London. Andy Farrell’s team is 5/6 to win while England is 6/5 for a repeat of their victory against Wales. 22/1 is available for the first draw between these two teams since the 9-9 deadlock in the Five Nations in 1968.
Ireland, which has three Six Nations titles, was 32-18 victorious in the Six Nations match in Dublin last year, while Eddie Jones’ side was 24-12 winners at Twickenham in 2020.
Ireland was able to ignore Wales and enjoy bright periods in Paris, before falling short against a side that has been too good for everyone. Wales pushed Ireland at Twickenham, and Ireland now faces the most difficult test of their Six Nations campaign.
France and Ireland were both favorites going into this year’s tournament, but France’s defeat has sealed their fate. France must still lose one match to win an Ireland victory, which seems unlikely given their current form. Their hopes of winning the title will be ended if they lose to the Irish.
Ireland is still favored over England to win the Championship. It’s right behind first-place France, but with a comfortable advantage over this Saturday’s rival.
Looking at the England stats
England has won four consecutive matches over Ireland. This includes a 52-17 win in a tune-up for the 2019 World Cup. Twickenham has been the site of three out of four wins. This story is very different when the two countries meet in Dublin.
Ireland has won two of the three matches against England at home and six of the nine previous home matches against England. However, the home team will have to overcome injuries and absences.
England’s campaign got off to a bad start at Murrayfield. But, a win over Italy and a victory over Wales followed at Twickenham. They now have all the comforts of home as they welcome Ireland into town.
England’s defeat would be devastating for their championship hopes, but their home record against neighbors will help them feel confident that they can overcome their 6/5 underdog status. England, with four Six Nations titles, can take comfort in the fact that Ireland has only lost one match at home in their last eight matches.
The handicap betting for the hosts will give them a 2-point advantage to make them odds-on at 10/11. Anyone thinking that the tight match-up could lead to a first draw between the two since the 9-9 tie at Twickenham 1968 can take up betting odds of 22/1.
Betting Trends for Ireland vs England
- England has only lost twice in their last ten matches
- The hosts are unbeaten in their last eight home matches
- England has a strong, 60% record against the spread
- Ireland has only lost once in their last 11 matches
- Ireland has only two wins in their last nine away matches
Who to Bet Ireland vs England
This match is considered the tightest of the tournament thus far by bookmakers, with Ireland being the favorites by the smallest of margins. Per most sports betting guides, Twickenham is a good stop for visitors at 5/6; England follows at 11/10.
It will be a physical, titanic battle between old foes. However, Ireland seems to have more form than the hosts. They must overcome their poor record at Twickenham over the past years, but they should be able to defend it and win.
Ireland to win and cover the spread.
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