Italy vs England U20 Predictions - England set to return to winning ways

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 05 Mar 2026

Brad Newcomb 05 Mar 2026

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England have an outstanding record against Italy.
Italy seeks first victory in 2026 Six Nations U20.
England are predicted to cover the handicap.

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England have had success away in Italy in recent years (Getty Images)

Italy are winless in this edition of the Six Nations U20 Championship. England dropped points in their previous match, but they have often defeated Italy away from home.

England have won 3 of their last 5 matches.
England have won 3 of their last 5 home games.
England have won 3 in a row against Italy.
Italy have lost 3 consecutive fixtures.
Italy have won 2 of their last 5 away games.
Italy have lost 3 of their last 4 home matches against England.

Head to Head

England have a commanding lead of 13 victories to two against Italy in 15 meetings since 2012.

Italy U20 Form

Italy registered their third consecutive defeat in the 2026 Six Nations U20 Championship before a break in the fixtures, losing to France away 32-17.

Before that, Italy lost to Scotland 36-10 at home in their opening match and to Ireland 30-27 away.

Italy are last in the Six Nations U20 Championship table with two points from three games.

Italy have had a poor Six Nations campaign, and they have lost three of their last four home matches against England. Can they find a way to win?

England U20 Form

England fell to a shock defeat in this edition of the Six Nations U20 Championship before a break in the tournament, losing 31-21 to Ireland at home.

Before that disappointing result, England narrowly beat Wales 19-16 at home in their opener before defeating Scotland 33-17 away.

England are third in the standings with nine points from three matches.

England will be out for redemption after their recent defeat when they take on Italy away from home, having defeated their opponents three times on the trot.

Team News

Italy

Italy squad for the 2026 Six Nations U20 Championship:

Forwards: Carlo Antonio Bianchi, Gioele Boccato, Christian Brasini, Ettore Dinarte, Simone Fardin, Inza Dene, Thomas Kurti, Erik Meroi, Enoch Opoku-Gyamfi, Valerio Pelli, Antonio Reina, Davide Sette, Marco Spreafichi, Leonardo Tosi, Jaheim Noel Wilson.

Backs: Riccardo Casarin, Pietro Celi, Daniele Coluzzi, Luca De Novellis, Thomas Del Sureto, Malik Faissal, Roberto Fasti, Tommaso Roda, Luca Rossi, Alessio Scaramazza, Alessandro Teodosio, Nikolaj Varotto

England

Starting XV: James Pater, Noah Caluori, Nick Lilley, Will Knight, Tyler Offiah, Finn Keylock, Lucas Friday, Oliver Scola, Jimmy Staples, Ollie Streeter, Elliot Williams, Aiden Ainsworth-Cave, Tate Williams, Seb Kelly, Connor Treacey

Replacements: Jerold Gorleku, Oliver Spencer, Sonny Tonga’uiha, Freddie Ogden-Metherell, George Marsh, Jonny Weimann, Victor Worsnip, George Pearson

Verdict

Italy v England U20

England have had regular success against Italy in recent clashes and are tipped to cover the -12.5 handicap.

England -12.5

Handicap

@1,91 - 3 Units

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Brad graduated from the University of South Africa with a Bcom-Management Accounting degree and has a financial background.

His love of sport has seen him venture down the road of researching sporting history for the past several years, specifically boxing, cricket and football.

Other sports of particular interest are golf, tennis, horse racing and motorsports.

Additionally, he spends his time researching the military history of his home country of South Africa.

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