England v Italy: Free Tips, Prediction and Odds

England will look to entertain their fans in their final home game of this year's Six Nations as they take on Italy at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday.

The home crowd have let their opinions be heard throughout the tournament this year and they are hopeful that Steve Borthwick's side will finally deliver some attacking rugby as they look to win their third game of the tournament.

Italy have only one win to their name, but they will relish the chance to spoil the party on their travels.

England v Italy free betting tips and predictions

Italy +21.5 - 4/5

England's record against Italy is formidable as the Azzurri have never beaten the Red Rose.

The visitors were known as the whipping boys of the competition for many years, but they are slowly changing their reputation and now it is Wales who have endured another miserable few weeks.

Gonzalo Quesada's side were humbled by France in their last Six Nations outing, losing 73-24 on home soil. While that was far from ideal preparation, England are nowhere near the level of France, so Italy could have some joy.

If England make a slow start, the crowd will turn on them and start to demand more, and Italy should thrive in that environment.

The visitors have covered the handicap in eight of the last 12 meetings between the two teams, and last year they scored more tries than England in a 27-24 defeat.

Borthwick's team have won each of their last two games by one point, suggesting they are from the finished article and may struggle to keep Italy quiet.

Over 54.5 points - 10/11

Borthwick's tactics have been heavily criticised so far, with his team kicking 120 times in open play, the most of any side in the Six Nations. Italy are next in that category, which would usually suggest we will witness another low-scoring encounter.

However, some big calls have been made by both coaches ahead of kick-off. Marcus Smith has been dropped to the bench with Elliot Daly starting at 15, while Fraser Dingwall replaces Henry Slade at centre, meaning England will have an all-Northampton axis at nine, ten and 12.

They will hope that brings more fluidity and points to the equation, while Italy have moved Ange Capuozzo to full-back and Monty Ioane to the wing. Matt Gallagher starts on the other wing and Italy will feel they can cause England some problems with direct running.

There have been no fewer than 45 points scored in the last two meetings between the pair and with the sun set to shine on Sunday, both teams should be able to play some expansive rugby.

Monty Ioane to score anytime - 5/2

Ioane's move to the wing should bring the best out of the 30-year-old.

He has scored only five tries for Lyon and Italy this season, but he has been held back a little while playing for the Azzurri.

Italy are always up against it during the Six Nations, but his move to the wing suggests Quesada wants his team to get the ball wide and utilise the space that Ioane could exploit.

Ioane scored against England last year and will hope to cause their new-look backline further problems this weekend.

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England v Italy odds

England - 1/25
Tie - 50/1
Italy - 14/1

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