Ireland vs Scotland U20 Predictions - Ireland to sink Scotland at home

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 15 Mar 2026

Brad Newcomb 15 Mar 2026

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Ireland aims to close a 5-point gap on France in the Six Nations U20.
Scotland struggles, with losses in 8 of the last 9 encounters against Ireland.
Ireland are favoured to cover the handicap.

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Ireland have regularly defeated Scotland in this tournament. (Getty Images)

Ireland are five points behind France with one match remaining in the 2026 Six Nations U20 Championship title race. Scotland have a poor record against Ireland, and they have struggled to win lately.

Ireland have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Ireland have won 2 of their last 5 home matches.
Ireland have won 3 consecutive home games against Scotland.
Scotland have won 2 of their last 5 away games.
Scotland have lost 8 of their last 9 matches against Ireland.

Head to Head

Ireland have a commanding lead of 13 victories to three against Scotland in 16 meetings since 2015.

Ireland U20 Form

Ireland recorded their third win in a row in the 2026 Six Nations U20 Championship last weekend, beating Wales 48-33 at home after leading 26-12 at the break.

Before that result, Ireland lost their opener to France 50-21 away before beating Italy 30-27 at home and England 31-21 away.

Ireland are second in the Six Nations U20 Championship table with 15 points from four games.

Ireland have been performing well lately and will relish the opportunity to take on Scotland in their final fixture, having defeated their opponents in eight of their last nine meetings.

Scotland U20 Form

Scotland were outplayed in the first half against France in their Six Nations U20 Championship match last weekend, trailing 31-0 at half-time.

Scotland mounted a comeback in the second half, but the damage was already done as they lost 45-26 to France at home.

Before that, Scotland recorded a 36-10 away win over Italy in their opening match, but lost to England 33-17 at home and 31-21 away to Wales.

Scotland are 5th in the Six Nations U20 Championship standings with six points from four matches.

Scotland have a tough assignment ahead to come away with a victory in Ireland, as they have lost four of their last five away games against their hosts.

Team News

Ireland

Starting XV: Max Doyle, Lee Fitzpatrick, Sami Bishti, Joe Finn, Dylan McNeice, Josh Neill, Ben Blaney, Diarmaid O’Connell, Fintan Gunne, Tom Wood, Daniel Ryan, James O’Leary, Rob Carney, Derry Moloney, Noah Byrne

Replacements: Rian Handley, Tyrese Abolarin, Donnacha McGuire, Billy Hayes, Eanna McCarthy, Charlie Molony, Harry Waters, Johnny O'Sullivan

Scotland

Starting XV: Henry Widdowson, Nairn Moncrieff, Campbell Waugh, Harry Clark, Rory McHaffie, Jake Dalziel, Adam McKenzie, Oliver McKenna, Joe Roberts, Jamie Stewart, Alfie Blackett, Dan Halkon, Archie Appleby, Jack Utterson, Rory Purvis

Replacements: Jamie McAughtrie, Will Pearce, Jackson Rennie, Fin Ronnie, Christian Lindsay, Harvey Preston, Hamish MacArthur, Henry Armstrong

Verdict

Ireland v Scotland U20

Ireland have been in great touch during the 2026 Six Nations U20 Championship and are tipped to cover the -12.5 handicap.

Ireland -12.5

Handicap

@1.91 - 3 Units

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