Scotland and Ireland meet in a crucial 2023 Six Nations Championship match at the spectacular Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh this weekend. This is the penultimate round of the tournament.
The Irish have been in dominant form so far as they look for a Grand Slam victory. We hunt down the latest rugby odds and give you our rugby Scotland vs Ireland prediction for this crunch match in the Scottish capital.
Scotland vs. Ireland Information
Scotland vs Ireland
Location: Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh.
Date and Time: Sunday, March 12, 2023, 10:00 AM ET.
How to Watch: Peacock
Scotland vs. Ireland Recent Scores
Scotland has had an impressive tournament so far, collecting ten points from their opening three Six Nations matches. They beat rivals England in game one before thumping Wales in Edinburgh. Last time out, though, the Scots were beaten in France.
Ireland has been the team to beat in this championship, and Andy Farrell’s boys were the strong favorites before the competition even got underway. They have won three out of three so far, winning in Italy in their last match. Keep reading for the national rugby league predictions and latest odds in this preview.
Scotland vs. Ireland Betting Analysis
Scotland Facts to Know
Scotland rugby is on the rise, and the Scots have been impressive in the 2023 Six Nations Championship. They kicked off their tournament with a stunning 29-23 win over nemesis England in front of over 80,000 fans at Twickenham Stadium.
It was their third successive success over the English, and the first time they had won three in a row against England since 1972. The win also shot them up to fifth in the World Rugby Rankings, equaling their highest position.
Scotland was then rampant against sorry Wales in game two. Murrayfield Stadium was packed, and Gregor Townsend’s troops put on a show for their adoring public. The Scots ran out comfortable 35-7 winners.
Scotland failed to make it three wins in a row, but there were plenty of positives to take from the 32-21 defeat to France in Saint-Denis last time out.
While Scotland still has a chance to win the Six Nations, Townsend’s side will be pushing until the final whistle. After facing Ireland on home soil, their campaign ends with a home match with Italy. Below you will find our rugby Scotland vs Ireland prediction along with the latest rugby betting odds.
Ireland Facts to Know
Ireland was many people’s rugby betting predictions to win the tournament before it began. They have lived up to the billing so far, picking up three wins out of three to lead the championship by five points going into the penultimate round.
Ireland put on a show in the tournament’s opening fixture in Cardiff. They meant business from the first whistle, hammering the Welsh 34-10 at the Millennium Stadium.
Farrell’s men followed that up with an equally impressive performance against France on home soil. The Irish made light work of last season’s Grand Slam winners, picking up a 32-19 victory at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
The 34-20 success over Italy in the last match was less convincing, but the win at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome has set them up nicely for a potential Grand Slam.
Ireland will complete the job with wins over Scotland and England in their last two. If they can get the better of the Scots at Murrayfield, the final match against the English in Dublin promises to be special. Find out how we think Ireland will fare in our rugby Scotland vs Ireland prediction below.
Updates
Scotland will be without Darcy Graham, who suffered a medial collateral ligament knee injury. Scott Cummings is still recovering from the foot injury that has kept him out since October 2022. Grant Gilchrist will miss out through suspension.
Jamison Gibson-Park and Cian Healy missed the squad with hamstring injuries. Tadhg Beirne is out for the remainder of the Six Nations with his ankle injury in the win over France.
Scotland vs. Ireland Betting Preview
Scotland is never an easy nut to crack at Murrayfield. They have been in great form of late, especially on home soil. However, the Scots are the second favorite here at +240.
Ireland is one of the best teams in the world right now, and Farrell’s men back themselves to win anywhere. The away side is available at just -275, while the unlikely draw is priced at +2500.
Scotland vs. Ireland Betting Prediction
Now that we’ve reviewed the odds and France and England’s Six Nations stats and records, we must make our Rugby betting picks.
On their way to the runners-up medal in last year’s Six Nations, Ireland eased to a 26-5 victory over Scotland at the Aviva, winning their first Triple Crown since 2018 in the process. We can see a similar outcome from this one.
Check out the solid rugby betting odds of -150 for Ireland to be winning at half-time and full-time. Also, back the Irish to win by 15+ points at +230.
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