Italy vs Ireland Prediction: Ireland keeps Six Nations hopes alive with a crucial win in Rome

Italy will play Ireland in round five of the Six Nations and hope for a win. The two teams suffered a defeat last weekend and will hope to turn the tables. I will analyze this game below while offering the best betting opportunities.

Italy

Italy played England last weekend and suffered a defeat in a 47-24 contest. In that game, Italy scored 17 goals in the first half, losing by just four points, but then could only score just seven in the second half while conceding 26. However, in this year’s Six Nations, Italy's lone victory came against Wales in a 22-15 win at this venue. So far, this nation has lost to France and Scotland, ending 24-73 and 31-19. Ahead of this game, Italy sits 5th in the standings.

Ireland

Ireland lost their first game in this Six Nations against France the previous weekend and will hope to respond here. In a 27-42 contest, the first half ended in a 6-8 score, with this team having a good chance. However, a poor second-half performance saw them lose 21-34, failing to catch up. Meanwhile, their first three matches of the tournament saw Ireland defeat England, Scotland and Wales. Ireland sit third in the Six Nations standings, leaving them in third spot with two points behind France. 

Expert Betting Tips

Despite being away from their nation, I expect Ireland to take their chances against this struggling Italy team. While the home nation has struggled so much defensively, I do not see Ireland winning by a huge margin, as they should, to score from the first minute.

Our first option is handicap W2(17.5) with odds at 1.62 on 1Xbet

Our second option is over 63.5 with odds at 1.90 on Bet365

Our last option is away team total over 41.5 with odds at 1.80 on Betway