England vs Wales Six Nations Betting Tips
Striving for a first title since 2020, England begin their 2026 Six Nations campaign on Saturday with old rivals Wales the visitors to Allianz Stadium.
While there are some doubts regarding other teams, England head into this competition with renewed optimism following an impressive run of form.
Wales on the other hand are many people’s favourites for the dreaded wooden spoon and they face a daunting opening game against the English.
England vs Wales Betting Tips
Welsh pride something to consider
Wales +25.5 @ 6/5
It has been a tough couple of years for Wales and the men in red have had some results that they won’t want to look back on.
Conceding over 50 points in games during the Autumn Nations Series against the likes of Argentina, New Zealand and South Africa will heavily influence the handicap market ahead of Saturday’s game.
Let’s be clear, England should win and win well in this Six Nations Round 1 clash but Wales, while they have been humiliated elsewhere, simply don’t have it in their DNA to be trashed at Twickenham.
Something about this fixture and being determined to head back across the border with their heads held high, Wales have pushed England all the way in Six Nations games at Rugby HQ.
Looking at the last five Six Nations games between these rivals at Twickenham, England have won them all, but not by more than six points.
Given Wales have been handed a generous +25.5 handicap here, Steve Tandy’s side are good value to keep this match closer than many might think.
Freeman can run wild at Allianz Stadium
Tommy Freeman to score a try @ 10/11
Starting his Test career out on the wings, it’s clear England and Northampton Saints have aspirations to make Tommy Freeman one of the best outside centres in the game.
Perhaps following in the footsteps of All Blacks legend Riekko Ioane, Freeman also has the speed and the size to shine in the No.13 jersey.
At 6ft 3in and 103kgs, Freeman has the ability to punch holes in this Welsh defence and when his winger instinct kicks in, he’s unlikely to pass up chances near the tryline.
Already scoring 11 tries in 12 appearances for both club and country this season, Freeman is in excellent form and he’s certainly worth considering in the anytime tryscorer market.
Watch out for sniping Mitchell
Alex Mitchell to score a try @ 2/1
Such a threat around the breakdown, Alex Mitchell also appeals in the anytime tryscorer market for Saturday’s clash.
Another Northampton Saint, Mitchell has made the No.9 jersey for England his own in recent years.
Scoring against Wales in Cardiff in the last Six Nations, Mitchell is well priced to dart over for what would be the sixth Test try of his career this weekend.
Odds correct at time of publication but subject to change