England vs Ireland U20 Predictions - England set to win a third straight match in Six Nations Championship

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England boasts a strong home record, winning 11 of their last 12 matches.
Ireland have lost 5 of their last 7 away games.
England predicted to cover the handicap.

England often win their home matches (Getty Images)

England have won back-to-back matches in this edition of the Six Nations Championship. Ireland secured their first win last weekend, but they have not had much success against England in recent meetings.

England have won 4 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
England have won 11 of their last 12 home games in all competitions.
England are undefeated in their last 3 home matches against Ireland.
Ireland have lost 5 of their last 7 away fixtures in all competitions.
Ireland have lost 2 matches in a row against England.

Head to Head

England have a slight edge with nine victories to eight against Ireland, including two draws in 19 meetings since 2012.

England U20 Form

England produced an excellent second-half display against Scotland last weekend, winning 33-17 away after leading their hosts 19-17 at the break.

Before that, England defeated Wales in their opening Six Nations U20 Championship match, winning 19-16 at home.

England are second in the standings with nine points from two games

England boast an impressive home record, having won 11 of their last 12 matches, and they beat Ireland 19-3 away in last year's Six Nations.

Ireland U20 Form

Ireland prevailed in their Six Nations U20 Championship match against Italy last weekend, winning 30-27 after trailing 17-15 at half-time.

Before that result, Ireland lost their Six Nations opener to France 50-21 away.

Ireland are fourth in the table with five points from two games.

Ireland will be pleased to have won a match after a run of indifferent results, but will have to play well against England, having failed to beat their hosts in their last four clashes, with two defeats and two draws.

Team News

England

Finn Keylock, Jimmy Staples, Connor Treacey, James Pater, and Will Knight each scored a try against Scotland last weekend.

Finn Keylock landed two conversions in the match.

Starting XV: James Pater, Tyler Offiah, Nick Lilley, Victor Worsnip, George Pearson, Finn Keylock, Lucas Friday, Oliver Scola, Jimmy Staples, Ollie Streeter, Elliot Williams, Patrick Hogg, Aiden Ainsworth-Cave, Seb Kelly, Connor Treacey (c)

Replacements: Jerold Gorleku, Oliver Spencer, Sonny Tonga’uiha, Tate Williams, George Marsh, George Newman, Will Knight, Ollie Davies

Ireland

Christopher Barrett, Daniel Ryan, Derry Moloney, and Josh Neill each scored a try against Italy last weekend.

Tom Wood slotted two conversions and two penalties in the match.

Starting XV: Noah Byrne, Derry Moloney, Rob Carney, James O’Leary, Daniel Ryan, Tom Wood, Christopher Barrett, Max Doyle, Lee Fitzpatrick, Sami Bishti (c), Joe Finn, Donnacha McGuire, Josh Neill, Billy Hayes, Diarmaid O’Connell

Replacements: Rian Handley, Christian Foley, Blake McClean, Sean Walsh, Ben Blaney, James O’Dwyer, Charlie O’Shea, Johnny O’Sullivan