Match Info
World Championship U20 - 9th-12th places - 9th placeDate: 18 July 2026, SaturdayLocation: AIA Arena (Kutaisi)Where to Watch on TV: | |
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Australia | Stan Sport |
World | RugbyPass TV |
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Italy U20 |
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Ireland U20 |
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1 |
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2 |
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3.05 |
28 |
1.37 |
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3.16 |
24.75 |
1.39 |
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2.85 |
25.47 |
1.33 |
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3.31 |
23 |
1.37 |
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4.6 |
25 |
1.22 |
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Avarage Now (Initially) |
3.39 ↓ (3.64) |
25.24 ↑ (25.2) |
1.34 ↑ (1.31) |
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- The most likely Over/Under: 64.50
- The most likely Handicap: 2 (-8)
- The best margin for this event is 7.6%, offered by

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Italy U20 27.2% | Draw 3.7% | Ireland U20 69.1% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Italy U20 has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.7%)Ireland U20 has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.7%)Italy U20 - Ireland U20 Predictions
Users Predictions:
1 users predict this event. Ireland U20 will win (votes: 1 - 100%). Expected Score (Market Odds): 28:36 
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Lineups
| Starting Lineups |
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1. Mastropasqua E.
| 1. Doyle M.
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2. Pelli V.
| 2. Maguire D.
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3. Meroi E.
| 3. McClean B.
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4. Fardin S.
| 4. Finn J.
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5. Opoku-Gyamfi E.
| 5. McGuire D.
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6. Miranda A.
| 6. Neill J. (C)
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7. Sette D.
| 7. Lautsou A.
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8. Wilson J.
| 8. OโConnell D.
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9. Andretti M.
| 9. Barrett C.
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10. Fasti R.
| 10. OโShea C.
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11. Rossi L.
| 11. Ryan D.
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12. Casarin R. (C)
| 12. O'Leary J.
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13. Falchetto G.
| 13. Carney R.
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14. De Novellis L.
| 14. Molony C.
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15. Celi P.
| 15. Green D.
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| Substitutes |
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16. Dinarte E.
| 16. Handley R.
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17. Messori G.
| 17. Cooper A.
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18. Trevisan L.
| 18. Murtagh L.
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19. Salvanti F.
| 19. Walsh S.
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20. Bianchi C.
| 20. Keane C.
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21. Varotto N.
| 21. Coffey L.
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22. Ragusi A.
| 22. Walsh D.
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23. Scaramazza A.
| 23. Deegan J.
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Key Events of the Match
- 1st Half (14 - 22)
- 7', Neill J. (Try),
- 8', Green D. (Conversion Goal),
- 10', Opoku-Gyamfi E. (Try),
- 11', Andretti M. (Conversion Goal),
- 17', Maguire D. (Try),
- 17', Green D. (Conversion Goal),
- 18', Meroi E. (Try),
- 19', Andretti M. (Conversion Goal),
- 21', Molony C. (Try),
- 38', Green D. (Penalty Goal),
- 2nd Half (12 - 12)
- 58', Wilson J. 🟨,
- 66', De Novellis L. (Try),
- 67', Andretti M. (Conversion Goal),
- 71', OโShea C. (Try),
- 78', Walsh S. (Try),
- 79', Green D. (Conversion Goal),
- 80', Varotto N. (Try),
Preview
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Italy U20 won 2. In this match, Ireland U20 is seen as the favorite.In the last 14 head-to-head matches, Italy U20 won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 282:426. (average 20.1:30.4).
Form
✺ - easy match;
✺ - difficult match;