England vs Wales Prediction: England to get a better result here

England is set to host Wales at Twickenham Stadium in their second match of the 2024 Six Nations, aiming to uphold their unbeaten record in the competition. Currently in second place in the standings, the Red Roses secured victory in the first round of matches. On the other hand, Wales is in fourth place but earned two bonus points despite facing defeat in their tournament opener.

England Form

England has experienced a dip in form over the past couple of years, leading to the dismissal of Eddie Jones at the end of 2022. Under Steve Borthwick, there hasn't been a significant improvement, despite England reaching the World Cup semi-final last year. While there were expectations for England to regain form this year, the Six Nations did not start well in terms of performance, despite securing a victory. Last weekend, England faced a tough challenge in Rome, trailing 17-14 at halftime against Italy before ultimately winning 27-24. Credit is due to the impressive performance by the hosts, showcasing the form that garnered attention over the past 12 months. Marcus Smith remains unavailable due to a calf injury sustained in the training camp, keeping George Ford at fly-half, with Fin Smith providing cover from the bench.

Wales Form

In their first match of the competition in Rome, England's start was less than impressive, but it paled in comparison to the shocking display put on by Wales in the first half in Cardiff against Scotland. The Dragons were overwhelmed in the initial 40 minutes of the match, and trailing 27-0 just three minutes into the second half, it seemed they were headed for a significant defeat. However, Warren Gatland's team staged a remarkable comeback, scoring tries through James Botham, Rio Dyer, Aaron Wainwright, and Alex Mann, putting them within striking distance of an extraordinary turnaround. Despite their efforts, Scotland managed to hold on for a tense 27-26 victory. Nevertheless, the battling display on opening night provided plenty of positives and instilled confidence. A better start in their upcoming match against England could see them challenging their opponents throughout the game.

Expert Tips & Prediction

Warren Gatland will likely be pleased with his team's second-half performance last week, but acknowledging there is still a long journey ahead before Wales can compete for top spots in the competition. Despite England's less-than-impressive performance last week, they appear to be a more cohesive unit, and the continuity in selection is expected to contribute to the cohesion of this young team. The upcoming match is anticipated to be an entertaining watch, and the prediction is in favor of the hosts, expecting England to secure the points.