A fixture that needs very little introduction at the Rugby World Cup will take place on Saturday, as New Zealand and Ireland clash for a place in the semi-finals.
Ireland vs. New ZealandPicks
Ireland (-138)
Both sides are among the favorites in the Rugby World Cup betting, but the dreams of one nation will come to a jolting end in Paris on Saturday. You can find the latest odds and our Ireland vs New Zealand betting picks here.
Ireland vs. New Zealand Odds
- Moneyline: It will be a testing clash to make Ireland vs New Zealand betting picks this weekend, but the odds currently have the European nation as the -138 favorites to land victory. New Zealand is the outsider of the two at +125, while the draw is set at a lucrative price of +1800.
- Spread: Ireland are -110 on the (-2) spread, while New Zealand is +100 on the (+2) spread.
Rugby Showdown: Ireland vs. New Zealand
Ireland vs New Zealand
Location of the Game: Stade de France, Paris, France
Date and Time: Saturday, October 14. 3:00 PM ET
How to Watch: Peacock
Ireland vs. New Zealand Analysis
Ireland Performance Recap and Analysis
Even before a game was played this summer, Ireland were among the popular Rugby World Cup picks to win the tournament. The reigning Six Nations champions are looking to become only the second team to follow up victory in the European competition by winning the World Cup in the same calendar year. However, they have made a lightning-fast start to the competition after winning each of their opening four matches in Pool B.
Their most recent success was a 36-14 win over Scotland to secure the top spot. Ireland ended the opening stage with 190 points scored, and they allowed just 46. However, the Rugby World Cup stats do highlight that they will need to sharpen up defensively ahead of this clash with the All Blacks in Paris.
Key Injuries
Ireland will be sweating on the fitness of Mack Hansen and James Lowe ahead of this last-eight showdown, but both should be fit enough to play some part against the All Blacks.
Betting Trends To Know
- Ireland have landed victories in each of their previous two matches against New Zealand, which includes a historic win away from home in Wellington last year.
- New Zealand’s only win against Ireland in the last four was recorded in Auckland in July 2022.
New Zealand Performance Recap and Analysis
It could be argued that New Zealand have been slightly overlooked in the outright betting for the World Cup this year, but they have bounced back incredibly well after suffering defeat on the opening night against France.
The All Blacks landed victories in each of their following three matches and ended the pool stage with a group-high of 210 points. Their record at the World Cup is also among the key Rugby World Cup stats to consider, as they have reached at least the semi-final stage in all but one of their ten appearances at the competition.
Key Injuries
Tyrel Lomax will be the focus of New Zealand coaches in the lead up to this quarterfinal showdown. The tighthead prop is currently rated at 50/50 to play on Saturday.
Betting Trends To Know
- New Zealand have made at least the semi-final stage in nine of the previous ten editions of the World Cup.
- The All Blacks have won both of the two meetings between the nations at the World Cup, which includes a 46-14 success in Tokyo in 2019.
Ireland vs. New Zealand Betting Picks
Both nations could feel slightly hard done by that they are meeting at this stage of the tournament, as it could have easily been the final.
The All Blacks record is challenging to overlook when making Ireland vs New Zealand betting picks, but this Irish side is far more competitive than the one that lost in Japan. Therefore, we will be siding with Ireland to land victory to move a step closer to ending their World Cup hoodoo.
Ireland vs. New Zealand Prediction
- Pick: Ireland (-138)
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