Rugby Six Nations Betting Odds 2025
On January 31, 2025, the Six Nations Rugby Championship will kick off. Will Ireland complete the treble? Or perhaps Scotland will finally live up to the expectations placed on them? What can England hope for? We will answer these questions, introduce the participants, and of course, offer the best betting options.
Who will win the Six Nations 2025?
Rugby Six Nations 2025 odds
Ireland are aiming for a historic third consecutive title, but their head coach is temporarily leading the British and Irish Lions. Their main rivals, France, welcome the world's best player, Antoine Dupont, back into the squad but are dealing with injury concerns. Meanwhile, Scotland, missing their captain Sione Tuipulotu, must prove they are truly capable of competing for the trophy.
Six Nations Winner Odds
Six Nations 2025 Favourites
We bring you a core analysis of the 2025 Six Nations favouгites to be the tournament winners
England
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Coach: Steve Borthwick
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Captain: Maro Itoje
Modern English rugby is a mix of a vibrant domestic championship and concerning results for English clubs in the international competitions. Top Premiership teams, stocked with national players, regularly lose to leading clubs from France, Ireland, and sometimes even Scotland or South Africa.
Since Steve Borthwick's appointment, the team has made progress, reaching the World Cup semi-finals and defeating Ireland in the last edition of the Six Nations. However, alongside these bright moments, there have been serious setbacks. From the second half of 2024, England consistently came out on the wrong end of one-score games.
Their key player is Alex Mitchell (Northampton), who is expected to recover in time for the match against Ireland. But special attention is being paid to Asher Opoku-Fordjour. The England prop, known for his scrummaging, is now showcasing glimpses of his athleticism, making his development exciting. Another young talent is Henry Pollock. Perhaps a bit too young and inexperienced, but one of these two is expected to earn the title of Breakthrough Star, according to many experts.
Regarding the team's tournament prospects, even the most patriotic publications don't hold many illusions. The English side is expected to finish somewhere in the middle of the table.
France
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Coach: Fabien Galthié
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Captain: Antoine Dupont
France shouldn’t be overhyped when expectations are high. They missed their chance at the home World Cup, but that quarter-final against South Africa was a classic, softening the blow. In last year’s Six Nations, they lost to Ireland without Dupont—now he’s back, and France look like favourites.
Fickou is out at the start, and Ollivon won’t play at all, but the squad is packed with talent, especially from Toulouse and Bordeaux. Three consecutive away games, including Dublin, will be a challenge, but lower expectations might work in France’s favour.
Overall, the squad is bursting with stars, from Ramos to Ntamack. But all eyes are on Dupont. The world’s best player shone in sevens, but his return to this tournament is a major boost. It’s not just his attacking brilliance—France, under Fabien Galthié, becomes a more complete team with Dupont and Ntamack orchestrating play together.
As for the team's prospects, if they beat England at Twickenham, the road to the title will be wide open.
Ireland
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Coach: Simon Easterby
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Captain: Caelan Doris
A third consecutive title? A historic achievement! Even in the Four/Five Nations era, no team won three in a row. That’s extra motivation for Ireland.
The big question is how they will cope without head coach Andy Farrell and Johnny Sexton. Farrell is focused on preparing the British & Irish Lions for their tour to Australia but can still offer advice remotely. As for Sexton, they managed without him last season—can they do it again? The stats aren’t in their favour: no team has ever won the tournament when facing Italy in the final round.
The first two games will be crucial. The trip to Murrayfield in round two is key before France visits Dublin in the fourth.
Caelan Doris, who made the World Rugby Dream Team of the Year last season and was nominated for World Rugby Player of the Year, is a strong asset. Plus, two Irish players are among the favourites for the title of the best try scorer.
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Scotland
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Coach: Gregor Townsend
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Captains: Finn Russell, Rory Darge
Scotland were once again seen as tournament favourites, but the loss of two key players in a few days—captain Sione Tuipulotu and Scott Cummings—was a heavy blow. However, starting the tournament at home, especially with the game against Ireland, who has been their main rival in recent promising years, gives them a chance. If Scotland wins two games before and two after facing Ireland, this could truly be "the year."
The "now or never" talk around Scotland is growing louder, but since 1999, it’s always been "never" for them, making it hard to believe they’ll finally break through. On the bright side, after a long absence due to injury, Scotland's leader Johnny Gray, now playing for Bordeaux, is returning just in time, considering the loss of Cummings.
Italy
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Coach: Gonzalo Quesada
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Captain: Michele Lamaro
Two wins and a draw in the last tournament, including away matches, have made the voices about Italy's rise louder. However, these talks are often overshadowed by subsequent defeats, such as the 50-point loss to Argentina and a narrow win over Georgia.
Despite the heroics, Italy finished in fifth place last time. This time, bookmakers still rank them low, but not last, mainly because they play Wales at home. This is the second time they begin the Six Nations not as the lowest-ranked team (the first was in 2013).
The core of the squad is from a strong Benetton side, supplemented by players from top French and English clubs. Last season, Tommaso Menoncello won the tournament's Best Player award, and there were strong reasons for that. And he’s just one of the wave of talented young players coming through.
Wales
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Coach: Warren Gatland
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Captain: Jack Morgan
Wales enters the Six Nations with the lowest ranking, having lost 12 games in a row. They start with two away matches, including a tough opener against France in Paris, likely leading to their 13th defeat. The second round in Rome is crucial—if they lose, a string of losses could follow. The match at Murrayfield could make it 16. A home game against England provides a brief break, but it's still a significant test for the young squad.
While Cardiff performs well in the United Rugby Championship, the team remains weakened in key areas, such as fly-half. However, veterans like Taulupe Faletau, Liam Williams, and Josh Adams return.
Conclusion
It's rare that the odds for several favourites differ so slightly. With such high competition, we recommend not betting on a Grand Slam.
Moreover, considering the calendar quirks, it’s unlikely that anyone will secure the Triple Crown.
Well, if you absolutely need a specific team to bet on for the overall victory, it will come down to a choice between two giants: France and Ireland. With the return of Dupont and Romain Ntamack – who have helped France win 15 of 19 Six Nations games when starting together – Les Bleus are likely the favourites. However, their trips to both Dublin and Twickenham, along with a mounting injury crisis, introduce some uncertainty.
We anticipate Ireland will defeat France at the fortress-like Aviva Stadium in Dublin, putting them in prime position to secure a historic third consecutive title. And indeed, The Opta supercomputer has Ireland as the favourites (62.7% chance) to win this year’s edition.
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