Ireland vs New Zealand
In arguably the biggest match on the November internationals, Ireland welcome New Zealand to the Aviva Stadium. There is unfinished business for the home side after they were dumped out of last years World Cup by the same opponent. Ireland will be ring rusty as they last played the Springboks a few months ago. The All Blacks will be looking to take advantage of this in the first half. It has become a common theme for the home side to having fast starts and doing most of their scoring in the first half of matches. If the visitors can take a lead into the break, then they will have a chance of causing an upset.
TIP: Ireland have selected an extremely strong team prop Tadhg Furlong the notable absentee after his was injured in a practice session. Jack Crowley gets the ten jersey despite the heroics of Ciaran Frawley against the Springboks. The All Blacks were forced into two changes with Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor being forced out the match with head injuries. Their places have been taken by Damian McKenzie and Asafo Aumua respectively. The bookies have Ireland as favorites and I am also backing them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.47, SoccerShop 1.47 and Bettabets 1.47
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Ireland vs New Zealand
- Five of the last six matches between the sides have been won by the home side.
- The last time Toulon lost to Lyon at home was in 2019.
Latest results for both teams
Ireland beat South Africa 25-24 in their last match while NZ beat England 24-22 in their last match.
PREDICTION
One of the more interesting selections for Ireland is Tadhg Beirne on the flank. This is an intention that the home side will be targeting the visitors at lineout time especially as Aumua can be inaccurate when under pressure. Mack Hansen returns on the wing and his battle with the likes of Mark Telea and Caleb Clarke will be mouth watering. The other Irish winger James Lowe will be relishing taking on the men of his land of birth. The match will be decided in the forwards and the Irish seem to have the upper hand in this area. The battle in the scrums will be crucial especially as Furlong will be sorely missed. I am predicting Ireland to avenge their quarter final loss and win this match by 8 points.
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Probable Starting XVs
Ireland
1.Andrew Porter, 2 Rónan Kelleher, 3 Finlay Bealham, 4 Joe McCarthy, 5 James Ryan, 6 Tadhg Beirne, 7 Josh van der Flier, 8 Caelan Doris (c), 9 Jamison Gibson-Park, 10 Jack Crowley, 11 James Lowe, 12 Bundee Aki, 13 Garry Ringrose, 14 Mack Hansen, 15 Hugo Keenan
New Zealand
1. Tamaiti Williams, 2. Asafo Aumua, 3. Tyrel Lomax, 4. Scott Barrett (Captain), 5. Tupou Vaa’i, 6. Wallace Sititi, 7. Sam Cane, 8. Ardie Savea (Vice-Captain) 9. Cortez Ratima, 10. Damian McKenzie, 11. Caleb Clarke, 12. Jordie Barrett (Vice-Captain), 13. Rieko Ioane, 14. Mark Tele’a, 15. Will Jordan
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Ireland victory are as follows:
Tictacbets 1.47
SoccerShop 1.47
Bettabets 1.47
Odds comparison on the Ireland handicap:
The complete odds on the Ireland handicap:
Tictacbets 1.90 (-4.5)
SoccerShop 1.87 (-4.5)
Bettabets 1.89 (-4.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor odds on the Ireland outright win therefore we suggest the home team on the handicap for better odds. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.90 (-4.5), SoccerShop 1.87 (-4.5) and Bettabets 1.89 (-4.5)
Other tips for the weekend (Predicted winners are in BOLD text)
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England vs Australia
Wales vs Fiji
France vs Japan
Italy vs Argentina
Australia vs Tonga
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Sports crazy fan that follows all major sport but the game with the oval ball is my real passion. Was an age level rugby coach and a huge supporter of the Springboks and diehard Liverpool man. I’m an experienced punter and sports writer whose predictions/tips are sure to stir up the emotions. I love the occasional wager on the underdog.
