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Wales vs Ireland U20 Predictions & Tips - Ireland U20 to cover in Wales

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Last updated: 20 Feb 2025
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  • Ireland U20 predicted to cover -11.5 handicap against Wales.
  • Ireland previously thrashed Wales 43-8 last season.
  • Wales showed resilience, rebounding from a heavy loss with a win over Italy.
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Wales vs Ireland U-20 Predictions


Ireland U20 have not been particularly good this season but they should still have too much quality for Wales. The handicap is set at 11.5 points, I fancy Ireland to cover that.
  • Wales vs Ireland U-20 Predictions
  • Head to Head
  • Wales U-20 Form
  • Wales U-20 Injuries & Team News
  • Ireland U-20 Form
  • Ireland U-20 Injuries & Team News

  • Wales U20 lost by 44 points to France.
  • Ireland U20 beat Wales by 35 points in 2024.
  • Ireland U20 won their last match.

Head to Head


Ireland thrashed Wales 43-8 at home last season.

Wales U-20 Form


Wales are fifth on the U20 Six Nations table after two weeks. They have struggled in recent seasons at U20 level but will be hopeful of an upset on Friday.

Wales were hammered 63-19 in France in the opening round, a match many of the players will want to forget. They were nowhere near good enough against a good French side.

The Welsh, however, did well to bounce back a week later, beating Italy 20-18 away from home. It was an upset result with Italy looking very good at U20 level.

Wales U-20 Injuries & Team News


Wales will be searching for their best combinations throughout the tournament. The players have a great opportunity to start knocking the door down for higher honours considering the national side’s struggles at the moment.

Ireland U-20 Form


Ireland are fourth with one win and one defeat after two rounds. They were certainly hoping for a title challenge again this season but will now require England to make a huge mistake somewhere along the lines.

The Irish lost in round one at home to England (19-3). It was a game Ireland really needed to win but they were bullied for much of it, although their defence held firm for large periods.

Ireland did manage a win in round two, beating Scotland 33-15 away from home. While they got the bonus point win, the performance was a bit scratchy and will need to improve if they are to remain unbeaten in the next three games.

Ireland U-20 Injuries & Team News


Ireland U20 have not been convincing this season, so I do expect a handful of changes.

Verdict

Ireland are backed to cover the -11.5 handicap in Wales.

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