England v Ireland Betting Tips [9 March 2024]

Fireworks are expected when England welcomes Ireland to the Twickenham Stadium in a Six Nations clash slated for Saturday. The visitors currently sit at the summit of the Six Nations standings while England are third. Both nations are challenging for the Six Nations title with Ireland looking to clinch back-to-back titles. England will however be seeking to retain the Millennium Trophy, a subsidiary accolade available in the tournament. The Red Rose got their campaign off to a decent start, winning their opening games against Italy and Wales. They however suffered a deflating loss against bitter rivals Scotland last time out and failed to collect a bonus point. In fact, England have failed to bag any bonus point in the Six Nations thus far, leaving them seven points adrift of Ireland. England’s opening halves in the tournament have been poor as they have lost in their last three games.

Ireland's title defense got off to the best possible start having won all of their opening three games by blowing away their opponents. The Irish can actually win the 2024 Six Nations title within the next two matches. They started their campaign with a shock 38-17 win over France while away from home. That was followed up by 36-0 demolition of Italy in the next match before thrashing Wales 31-7. Ireland have been on an incredible run of form, having suffered just one loss in their last 21 games. The loss came against New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. Andy Farrell’s men have been good in the opening half of games as they have won their last three games at halftime.

Ireland will be looking to retain their Six Nations title, with a win here taking them a step closer to their goal. The Irish have been starting their games on the front foot, winning their last three games at halftime. They have also extended this record when facing England, winning their last four first halves. Our prediction for England vs Ireland is a win for Ireland at halftime.