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Scotland vs France U20 Predictions - France to secure another victory over Scotland

brad-newcomb
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Last updated: 05 Mar 2026

Scotland is set to face France in the U20 Six Nations Championship, with the former struggling at 5th place while France tops the standings. Despite Scotland's challenging journey, including successive losses, France remains unbeaten in the tournament and holds a perfect record against Scotland. The French team is expected to maintain their dominant streak and cover the -18.5 handicap in their upcoming encounter. As France looks invincible this season, the key question is whether Scotland can turn their fortunes around after 11 consecutive losses against the French.

Brad Newcomb 05 Mar 2026
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  • France has won all 3 matches in the Six Nations U20 this season.
  • Scotland has lost 11 straight matches against France.
  • France are favoured to cover the handicap. 
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France are on a lengthy winning streak against Scotland (Getty Images)

Scotland vs France U20 Predictions


Scotland have lost back-to-back Six Nations U20 Championship matches and  have a dismal record against France. France have won all their matches in the tournament so far. 

  • France have won 3 consecutive matches.
  • France have won 3 consecutive away games. 
  • France have won 5 consecutive away matches against Scotland.
  • Scotland have won 2 of their last 5 away fixtures.
  • Scotland have lost 11 consecutive matches against France. 

Head to Head


France have a commanding lead of 11 victories to none against Scotland since 2012. 

Scotland U20 Form 


Scotland succumbed to their second successive loss before a pause to the Six Nations U20 Championship, losing 31-21 away to Wales.

Before that result, Scotland started their campaign with a 36-10 away win over Italy, before losing to rivals England at home 33-17.

Scotland are 5th in the table with five points from three matches. 

Scotland must improve their overall performance to secure victory on Friday, as they have failed to win their last two games in the Six Nations, and they are on an 11-match losing streak against France.

France U20 Form 


France recorded a 32-17 home win over Italy in their final fixture before a halt to the Six Nations U20 Championship.

Before that, France began their campaign with an impressive 50-21 home victory against Ireland before defeating Wales 34-24 away from home.

France are first in the Six Nations U20 standings with 15 points after three rounds. 

France have been the team to beat in the tournament and will relish taking on a Scotland side they have defeated five consecutive times away from home. 

Team News


Scotland

Starting XV: Henry Widdowson, Nairn Moncrieff, Campbell Waugh, Harry Clark, Rory McHaffie, Jake Dalziel, Adam McKenzie, Oliver McKenna, Joe Roberts (c), Ollie Blyth-Lafferty, Alfie Blackett, Dan Halkon, Christian Lindsay, Harvey Preston, Rory Purvis

Replacements: Jamie McAughtrie, Jamie Stewart, Jackson Rennie, Fin Ronnie, Sam Byrd, Archie Appleby, Hamish MacArthur, Calum Jessop

France

Starting XV: Joachim Senga Kuo, Tom Leveque, Adrien Drault, Bastien Rasal, Melvyn Rates, Luka Keletaona, Baptiste Tilloles; Samuel Jean-Christophe, Gabin Garault, Mael Turpin, Baptiste Veschambre, Romeo Bonnard Martin, Marceau Marzullo (c), Tana Keletaona, Elyjah Ibsaiene

Replacements: Yanis Basse, Edouard-Junior Jabea Njocke, Ruben Pargade, Nils Punti, Lucas Andjisseramatchi, Nathan Llaveria, Gabin Kretchmann, Timeo Frier

Verdict

France have a perfect winning record against Scotland and are tipped to cover the -18.5 handicap.

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