<p>France will be looking to replicate their 2024 Six Nations performance against Ireland, having beaten them 42-27 in Ireland. Now, they'll host on Friday, February 6, at 07:10 AEDT.</p> <p>France won the Six Nations last year, with the additional bonus point earned in that game enough to secure the title. It gave them their 27th title, with it being a lead-tying-seventh in the Six Nations era (since 2000).</p> <p>Ireland had won the Six Nations in 2024 for the sixth time in their history, but last year's campaign saw them finish third.</p> <p>Read on for our France vs Ireland betting predictions…</p> <h2>Quick Picks</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Our pick:</strong> France to win</li> <li><strong>Value bet:</strong> France to win by 8-14 points</li> <li><strong>Long shot:</strong> 2nd Half is where the most points will be scored</li> </ul> <h2>Betting Preview</h2> <p>Over the last 10 games (all of which have been in the Six Nations), they have both had five wins. Up until 2023's meeting, games had been very competitive, with the scorelines being close. However, in the three games played since then, there has been a large margin:</p> <ul> <li>2023: Ireland 32-19 France</li> <li>2024: France 17-38 Ireland</li> <li>2025: Ireland 27-42 France</li> </ul> <p>A Round 4 matchup last year, Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored two tries as he was named the player of the match for the game. It helped him to become the Player of the Championship, while one of the tries he scored was named the Try of the Championship.</p> <h2>Betting Markets to Watch</h2> <p>Louis Bielle-Biarrey to score a try offers value. Odds aren't likely to be long in this one, but France's attacking threat is going to go through him, and he enjoyed himself against Ireland last time.</p> <p>As Ireland arrive with more injuries than usual in key positions, but retain Andy Farrell's core systems and coaching stability, we think there could be value in the Winning Margin market. 'France to win by 8-14' offers good value. The game is the first of the Six Nations, so there may be some cageyness and slow play at times, with both nations keen to get up to speed without overdoing it ahead of more games to come.</p> <h2>Our Prediction</h2> <p>Check the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-union/the-six-nations/france-v-ireland-9905252">France vs Ireland betting odds</a> at Sportsbet.</p> <p>Our prediction is that France win this match. They are defending champions and tournament favourites, entering with strong home form and two home games in the campaign.</p> <p>Our long shot is that the 2nd Half is where the most points will be scored in this game. Recent Six Nations analysis shows France consistently strong after the break, finishing the 2025 Championship with a +74 second‑half points differential, the best of the field, which leans slightly towards a higher‑scoring second half in their games. Ireland's defence has tended to be tighter in first halves in recent tournaments, conceding very few first‑half tries.</p> <h2>Keep Reading</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-union/the-six-nations">Your complete guide to betting on the Six Nations</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-union/international-matches">Where to find the best odds on international rugby</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-union/european-champions-cup">Who's in the hunt to be crowned kings of Europe?</a></li> </ul>