Ireland vs France Predictions - France to beat Ireland in Dublin

Simon Lewis

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Last updated: 05 Mar 2025

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Simon Lewis 05 Mar 2025

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Ireland vs France in the Six Nations is crucial for title hopes.
Ireland leads the table but hasn't been fully convincing.
France looks strong despite setbacks and aims to win in Dublin.

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France to sneak a win over Ireland in Dublin (Getty Images)

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This is the big game of the weekend and is likely to decide the title. Ireland are in the pound seat but France will be confident. I can see the visitors causing an upset.

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Head to Head
Ireland Form
Ireland Injuries & Team News
France Form
France Injuries & Team News

Ireland have won their last 2 matches against France.
Ireland have won 20 of their last 21 home matches.
Ireland have won their last 3 Six Nations matches in 2025.
France have won 2 of their last 3 matches.

Head to Head

The last two games between these sides have both gone Ireland’s way after France won the three meetings before that. France’s last win in Dublin came in 2021 while Ireland beat France in Paris 38-17 last season.

Ireland Form

Ireland come into this penultimate 2025 Six Nations fixture with three straight wins. They are top of the table with 14 points, three ahead of France in second place.

Victory against France will all but secure Ireland’s third successive Six Nations title, however, beating France will not be straightforward. In their Six Nations opener, Ireland struggled past England 27-22 in Dublin before beating Scotland 32-18 away from home.

Last time out, against a poor Wales side, Ireland were nowhere near their best in Cardiff. They did manage to eke out a 27-18 win to remain the frontrunners for the title.

Ireland Injuries & Team News

Ireland are expected to make some changes ahead of this crucial clash. While the result will not necessarily determine the title race, it could well go a long way towards that.

France Form

France will be disappointed that they are not at least level on points with Ireland, but they can still take the championship away from the hosts.

The French thrashed Wales in their Six Nations opener at home before losing 26-25 in England. It was a game France should have won but somewhat the spurned numerous scoring opportunities. It still took a last minute converted try for England to win.

In round three a fortnight ago, France thrashed Italy 73-24 in Rome. It was a stunning performance against an Italian side filled with quality and a team that drew against France last season.

France Injuries & Team News

I do not foresee Fabian Galthie making many changes to a side that has played very good rugby during this campaign.

Verdict

Ireland v France

France are backed to upset the odds and win in Dublin.

France Win

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