Ireland vs Fiji Predictions - Ireland to beat struggling Fiji in Nations Championship clash

Nigel Williams

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Ireland are tipped to cover the -26.5 handicap against Fiji.
Ireland have won all six previous meetings and beat Argentina 42-12 last time out.
Fiji have lost all four Nations Championship matches, conceding 199 points.

Ireland to beat struggling Fiji in Nations Championship clash (Getty Images)

Ireland vs Fiji Predictions

Ireland are firm favourites after an impressive victory over Argentina last weekend and a dominant head-to-head record against Fiji. My best bet is Ireland to cover the -26.5 handicap.

Ireland vs Fiji Predictions
Head-to-Head
Ireland Form
Fiji Form
Team News

Ireland has won 3 of their 4 Nations Championship matches.
Ireland defeated Argentina 42-12 at home in their previous match.
Ireland has scored 132 points in their 4 Nations Championship matches, averaging 33 points per match.
Ireland has won all 6 previous meetings with Fiji.
Fiji has lost all 4 of the Nations Championship matches.
Fiji lost 54-17 to France away in their previous match.
Fiji has conceded 199 points in their 4 Nations Championship matches, averaging 49.75 points per match.

Head-to-Head

Ireland has won all six previous meetings with Fiji.

Their most recent encounter was in November 2024, when Ireland defeated Fiji 52-17 in Dublin. Ireland also recorded a 35-17 victory in November 2022.

Ireland Form

Ireland defeated Argentina 42-12 in their previous Nations Championship match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on 6 November 2026.

Ireland produced a convincing performance against the Pumas, scoring six tries and limiting Argentina to just 12 points to secure a comfortable home victory.

Ireland won two of their three Nations Championship matches in July, defeating Australia 33-31 and Japan 36-20 before losing 40-21 to New Zealand in their final match.

Ireland has won three and lost one of their four Nations Championship matches, scoring 132 points and conceding 103.

Fiji Form

Fiji suffered a heavy 54-17 defeat to France in their previous Nations Championship match on 7 November 2026.

The Flying Fijians struggled to contain the French attack, conceding eight tries as France dominated the contest.

Fiji lost all three of their Nations Championship matches in July, suffering defeats against Wales (39-24), England (73-8), and Scotland (33-17).

Fiji has lost all four of their Nations Championship matches, scoring 66 points and conceding 199. Their defensive struggles remain a concern ahead of their trip to Dublin.

Team News

Ireland will be without captain Dan Sheehan after he suffered a concussion during the victory over Argentina. Sean Jansen has also been ruled out for the remainder of the Nations Championship with a knee injury.

Josh van der Flier and Rob Baloucoune are being monitored after picking up knocks against Argentina, while Bundee Aki is expected to return to training after missing the match through illness.

Head coach Andy Farrell has added Gus McCarthy and David McCann to the squad ahead of the Fiji encounter.

Fiji will be looking to bounce back from their heavy defeat to France. Their confirmed matchday squad for the Ireland clash has not yet been verified.

Verdict

Ireland v Fiji

Ireland is tipped to win with a dominant head-to-head record against Fiji. My best bet is Ireland to cover the -26.5 handicap.

Ireland - 26.5

Handicap

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Nigel combines a love of business and sport as one of the leading experts on South African sport.

Since a young age, he played football, cricket, golf, tennis and squash, and is an avid Arsenal supporter.

His initial foray into the business world was in the financial industry, completing various diploma’s including financial and investment management and credit management, and held various positions in banking.

He subsequently worked on the Leadership media publication and the Global Africa Network Media Trade and Investment platforms, before switching to sport.