England vs Ireland Prediction & Betting Tips - Six Nations

Prediction published on 22/02/2020, 09:30  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 22/02/2020 at 10:31 in Six Nations Prediction

Ireland have won both of their matches in the 2020 Six Nations tournament. They are joint leaders of the championship on nine points alongside France but will have a tough game against fourth placed England. The English side are five points behind their opponents after a win and loss in their first two games. This is a real family affair as on the English side is Owen Farrell and the Irish team is coached by his father Andy. England have to win this game or their hopes of winning the title will be all but over. They have a good recent record against their opponents though with victories in each of the last two meetings. They won in Ireland last year and then hammered them 57-15 in a World Cup warm-up match. Ireland have only one win at Twickenham since 2010, that was a 24-15 victory two years ago. 

Ireland have so far had wins over Scotland and Wales and that makes this an even more important game for them. A win over England won't win them the title but it will give them the Triple Crown. Both of their wins have come on home soil and after this match, they host Italy before a vital away trip to France on the last weekend. Having to play both England and France away from home isn't going to be easy for them. England have the home advantage here, their first game at Twickenham since nearly winning the World Cup. Go for a home win here in what should be a great match.