Ireland vs New Zealand Prediction & Betting Tips 14/10/2023
The Rugby World Cup quarter-finals get underway this Saturday, with Ireland and New Zealand going head-to-head at Stade de France in Paris.
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The two nations clashed at this very same stage in the 2019 World Cup, with the All Blacks walking away as the 46-14 victors on that occasion.
Considering how far Ireland have come in recent years, the same disparity in the scoreline is out of the question.
In fact, with the Irish currently favourites with most bookmakers to go all the way, Andy Farrell’s side will certainly fancy their chances against New Zealand.
The Irish are in the midst of an epic 18-match winning run across all competitions. Their last four wins came in their World Cup pool as they comfortably dispatched Romania and Tonga before getting the better of South Africa and Scotland.
Ireland haven’t tasted defeat since July 2022 when it was New Zealand who prevailed in an international friendly at Eden Park.
Ian Foster’s men will be looking to replicate that outcome as they look to continue their emphatic scoring run at this World Cup.
After falling to a 27-13 defeat to France in the pool opener, New Zealand have gone on to completely demolish Namibia, Italy and Uruguay.
The word ‘demolish’ doesn’t do it justice considering the All Blacks scored a combined 240 points across those three outings alone.
Of course, the level of opposition will always dictate how many points a side is able to get on the board, and Ireland will certainly be no pushovers.
With two of the main contenders for the World Cup crown going head-to-head, our recommendation is to back under 48.5 total match points.
With regards to the outrights, tournament favourites Ireland are the ones to back.
Ireland vs New Zealand 20:00, Prediction
Total match points under 40
Hansen and Jordan to score
Winning margin 1-12
