Ireland vs England Prediction & Betting Tips - Six Nations

Prediction published on 18/03/2021, 11:59  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 18/03/2021 at 13:12 in Six Nations Prediction

Ireland are second in the Six Nations but with one game remaining can't win the title. They host fourth placed England but are eight points behind leaders Wales. Ireland have won two and lost two of their four games played so far. Their campaign began with a 21-16 loss away to Wales but could have been won but for going down to 14 players. A home loss to France by two points followed before a hammering of Italy finally got them a win. Their most recent match was another tight one as they won 27-24 in Scotland. 

England are the defending champions but have had a disappointing 2021 campaign. Wins have come against Italy and France but there have been defeats by Scotland and Wales. That's left them with ten points from four games and their title is lost. Elliot Daley comes into the team as Henry Slade suffered a calf injury in training. The best that England can manage is a second place finish, though that would mean some bad results for France, who have two games left to play. England have won their last four games against Ireland but lost two of the last three in Dublin. A tough battle is on the cards here and the tip is for a narrow England win. The victory over France must have boosted their confidence.