Wales v Italy Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips | 6N 2024

💯 Wales v Italy Betting Odds Six Nations

Fancy a bet on Wales v Italy? Find out what odds are on offer from top rugby bookmakers in this dedicated betting section.

🥇 Wales v Italy Match Winner Odds

I am surprised to see the match winner odds go against Italy, given their recent form, but does that make for interesting betting opportunities? See what odds you can claim for the winner below.

Team
	1.36	1.36	1.33	1.30	1.33
X	22.00	22.00	26.00	19.40	26.00
	3.60	3.60	3.40	3.32	3.50

➕ Wales v Italy Handicap 3-Way Odds

Again, it is interesting to see the handicap options giving the advantage to Italy, but perhaps that just makes things more thought-provoking for potential bettors. Have a look what handicap options you could claim below.

Team
(0-9)	-	-	-	1.93	-
(0-8)	-	-	1.85	-	1.85
X (0-9)	-	-	-	17.00	-
X (0-8)	-	-	26.00	-	26.00
(0-9)	-	-	-	1.78	-
(0-8)	-	-	1.95	-	1.90

🏮 Wales v Italy Asian Handicap Odds

With Asian handicap options in both directions, I think there is plenty for you to consider when it comes to having a flutter on this game. Find out more in the table below.

Team
(-8.5)	1.91	1.92	1.90	1.84	1.90
(+3.5)	-	-	1.12	-	-
(+8.5)	1.85	1.85	1.90	1.78	1.83
(-3.5)	-	-	5.33	-	-

Odds accurate at time of writing. Odds subject to change.

🔍 Wales v Italy Winner Prediction

There is a lot of pressure on both teams to perform - especially looking in Warren Gatland's direction, considering he may be wondering if he will have a job with Wales in next year's Six Nations if his side lose this game. There are plenty of predictors into which we can dig, so let us break down who looks more likely to be our winner on Saturday.

History

Wales and Italy have contested a total of 32 rugby test matches since their first meeting in 1994. Wales have won 28 of those matches, and Italy have won three matches. There has also been one drawn match between the two nations. Past performance therefore points to a Welsh win.

Last Performances

Wales have had one of their worst Six Nations campaigns to date. Despite putting in emphatic performances for half of each match they have played, they have ultimately come up short by the end of every game.

The Italians, on the other hand, have had a glorious time by their standards, having battled France to a draw and beaten Scotland last week.

Overall, it seems that the Italians are in better stead, going into this game, so recent performances may tell a different tale to history.

World Rankings

Wales are a fraction above Italy in the world rankings, eighth versus tenth. This seems to point to a Welsh win, but the margins are so slim that this may not seem much of a convincing predictor.

Home Advantage

The Principality stadium will be the supporters' fortress for this last game. Italy do not have the travelling supporters of the other nations, so there will be a home advantage for Wales. This may be a key feature that decides this game.

Weather

The weather is predicted to be 13°C with cloud and rain. This may give Wales a slight advantage, but Italy should favour fine if the precipitation remains light.

Game Play Styles

We are still waiting to see what style of play will come to the forefront of Welsh play. Their style has flip-flopped tremendously during this competition and they have not manage to garner more than a good 40 minutes per game. Till they can manage the full 80 every match, they may end up always playing for the wooden spoon.

Italy's old-school style of play has given way to more dynamic, modern playing. The Italians are now as comfortable trying to dominate the scrum as they are taking the play wide through quick hands. They are also able to make good use of their forwards when defending, which gives them a more solid structure when under the gun.

Out of the two styles of play, Gonzalo Quesada will be the happier of the two Head Coaches: his side, even in as short a tenure as he has had so far, seem to be coming together and producing crucial results. This indicator therefore seems to give credit to the idea of an Italian win.

Winner Summary

I believe this will be a titanic struggle that will go down to the wire. My money is going on Italy to win, but I think this will be achieved by only five points.

✔️ Wales v Italy Betting Tips

1️⃣ Match Winner: Italy to Win

This one is an easy one for me. As I am going against the grain, or at least against who the bookies think are the favourites, I would be more than happy to consider having a flutter on Italy to win at 3.60 at 1Bet Sports.

2️⃣ Handicap Winner: Italy to Win (-3.5)

This may not be the option with the longest odds that I have ever offered in my betting tips, but Italy to win (-3.5) at 5.33 at LegendPlay Sports is certainly out there. Still, given that I think the Europeans will put in a good shift for this last match and win by five points, this betting tip does not seem all that daft after all. Just remember to gamble responsibly in case the bookies get the last laugh.

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⚡ Six Nations Wales v Italy Prediction at a Glance

✒️ Steven Brown - Sports Writer and Rugby Expert

This prediction was written by Steven Brown.

In 2023, 81.71% of my predictions were correct.