Ireland will be looking to bounce back from their recent 23-13 defeat to New Zealand as they host Argentina this Friday. Here’s our prediction for the match.
Ireland is determined to avoid consecutive international losses, a scenario they haven’t faced since their tour of New Zealand two years ago. With upcoming matches against Fiji and Australia, they will be keen to regain their winning momentum before the Six Nations tournament kicks off in early 2025. The Irish team, currently ranked third in the world, will rely on their strong home advantage and experience.
Argentina, ranked fifth in the world, comes into this match with confidence following a significant victory over Italy. However, they have struggled against Ireland in recent years, with their last win over the Irish dating back to 2015 during the Rugby World Cup. Since then, Ireland has won all three encounters in Dublin, and the Pumas have yet to secure a victory on Irish soil.
Given Ireland’s strong home record and their desire to rebound from last week’s defeat, they will be the favorites in this matchup. Argentina will be motivated to break their losing streak, but the historical context suggests that Ireland will be difficult to overcome.
We predict a competitive match, but ultimately, Ireland’s experience and home advantage should see them through. Expect a scoreline of 28-18 in favor of Ireland as they aim to get back to winning ways.