Ireland and Wales kick off round four in Dublin, where an in‑form Irish side hosts a Welsh team desperate to halt a spiralling Six Nations losing streak.
Ireland vs Wales
Match Facts
Location: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Kick Off Time: 20:00, Friday 6th March
Tournament: Six Nations
Where to Watch (UK): ITV1 & ITVX
Ireland and Wales open round four at the Aviva Stadium on Friday night, with the hosts surging back into title contention after dismantling England and the visitors still searching for their first win of the Championship.
It’s a meeting of two sides on opposite trajectories. Ireland building momentum at home, Wales battling to halt a damaging losing streak.
In this article, we look at the latest odds for Saturday's match, the most popular bets placed on Oddschecker for the match and give our match prediction.
Who are the favourites to win in Ireland vs Wales?
| Team | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1/16 | Betfred |
| Draw | 80/1 | Sky Bet |
| Wales | 18/1 | Paddy Power |
Ireland are expected to win convincingly against Wales tonight at a best price of 1/16 and a worst price of 1/50.
Wales have been given an 18/1 chance of pulling off an upset.
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Ireland vs Wales Prediction
Ireland return to Dublin looking like a side finally hitting top gear, and the momentum they bring into this clash feels overwhelming. That 42–21 win over England was a statement of control, tempo and accuracy. Wales, by contrast, arrive on a 14‑match Six Nations losing streak, and while their narrow defeat to Scotland showed signs of life, the late collapse underlined how fragile they remain.
The breakdown is likely to decide the tone of the evening. Ireland lead the Championship in turnovers won, and with Nick Timoney starting, their ability to disrupt and punish slow Welsh ball only increases. Wales simply haven’t matched that intensity or accuracy across the tournament. Add in Ireland’s superior cohesion in phase play and the half‑back advantage of Jamison Gibson‑Park on his 50th cap, and the hosts look primed to dictate the rhythm from the outset.
Wales will scrap, and Tomos Williams will spark moments, but the gulf in confidence, clarity and execution is too wide. Ireland have the firepower out wide, the edge at the breakdown and the home crowd behind them.
Prediction: Ireland by 30 points
Ireland vs Wales Most Popular Bets
These are the five most popular bets placed on Ireland vs Wales this week on Oddschecker:
Ireland -26 Handicap - Best odds of 1/1 with bet365
Robert Baloucoune First Try Scorer - Best odds of 7/1 with Unibet
Jamison Gibson-Park Man Of The Match - Best odds of 7/1 with BetMGM
Louis Rees-Zammit Anytime Tryscorer - Best odds of 10/3 with SpreadEX
Jacob Stockdale to Score 2+ Tries - Best Odds of 11/2 with SpreadEX
Ireland vs Wales Betting Tips
Ireland -26 Handicap
Advised Stake: 1pt
Best Odds: 1/1
Robert Baloucoune First Try Scorer
Advised stake: 1pt
Best odds: 7/1
