Odds markets gear up ahead of 2025’s Six Nations

Odds markets gear up ahead of 2025’s Six Nations


by Louisa Heath
Content Executive

31 January 2025

Odds markets gear up ahead of 2025’s Six Nations          

The last couple of days of January are here, and that means it’s almost time for the Six Nations to get underway once again. February is one of the biggest months of the year for the Rugby union betting market, with so many different options for punters to put a wager on. 

Which of the six teams will walk away with the trophy this time? And do the current teams of Scotland or Italy have the resources to stage a major upset in 2025? 

With the first weekend of matches almost here, the betting markets have already started gearing up for just over a month of fierce activity. Thanks to the tournament’s round-robin format, there is always the potential for some major movement within the odds each week. Every single match has the chance of being pivotal in determining who walks away with the title this year. 

At the time of writing, the odds clearly favour either Ireland (9/5) or France (2/1) to emerge victorious from the scrum. But England’s squad are also considered strong contenders and will certainly be looking to extend their run as the nation with the most wins since 2000.

Wales may have almost as many Six Nations wins as England (six to their seven) but their chances of lifting the trophy are not ranked very highly this year, currently sitting at fifth in the odds. 

Bettors don’t just focus their attention on the top of the table, with plenty of other categories seeing just as much action. An event like the Six Nations has a wealth of chances for upsets and drama, which will keep the markets busy until the very last match. 

Other categories worth focusing on include: 

  • Grand Slam Winner – Which team (if any) will win all five of their matches. 
  • Triple Crown Winner – Whether England, Ireland, Scotland, or Wales will defeat all other Home Nations. 
  • Top Try Scorer – Which player will score the most tries in the tournament. 
  • Total Points – The total points scored in a match or by a team overall. 
  • First Try Scorer – Which player will score the first try in a match. 
  • Half-Time/Full-Time – Based on the result at both half-time and full-time. 

And, naturally, there is also lively betting on which of the six teams will finish at the bottom of the pack. Unsurprisingly, Italy remains the odds-on favourite to take the wooden spoon once again, having never finished above fourth place in the 24 years since they joined the tournament. 

All of these active betting markets give bettors and bookmakers alike many opportunities to engage with the Six Nations as it plays out on our screens. For the next five weeks, every single match and try will have an impact and drive fluctuations in the odds. 

Still, a few key fixtures to keep an eye on are: 

  • France vs Wales (January 31) – The tournament opener at Stade de France which will set the tone for the competition, and both teams will want a strong start to their 2025 campaign. 
  • Ireland vs England (February 1) – A clash between titans at Aviva Stadium, which is likely to prove crucial in deciding the outcome of the entire tournament. 
  • England vs Scotland (February 22) – The Calcutta Cup match, showcasing one of the oldest rivalries in Rugby. 
  • Ireland vs France (March 8) – Pitting the two frontrunners against each other, with a loss here having a large impact on the final standings. 
  • France vs Scotland (March 15) – Closing out the tournament and likely helping to determine who will finish at the top of the table. 

 

As some of the fiercest rivalries in the Rugby world heat back up, there’s a lot of potential to drive engagement in Six Nation odds and betting. The tournament represents a significant slice of the Rugby union betting market, with this year’s competition set to be another intense and volatile one. 

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