Scotland are out to claim what would be their first victory against Ireland in eight years in the Six Nations this weekend.
Hosts Scotland beat Italy 31-19 last time out but had to withstand some big pressure from Azzurri along the way.
In-form Ireland overcame England 27-22 to lay down a marker and they are strong favourites to continue with another victory.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Scotland vs Ireland is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off time on Sunday 9 February, 2025.
Murrayfield in Edinburgh will host.
Where to watch Scotland vs Ireland
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on BBC One and RTE.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on live streams on the BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website and the RTE Player. All are free with a subscription.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Scotland vs Ireland team news
Mack Hansen and Finlay Bealham remain in contention for the Irish, although both Tadhg Furling and Joe McCarthy are set to miss out.
Sam Skinner has been called into the Scotland squad.
Scotland vs Ireland lineups
Scotland XV: TBC
Replacements: TBC
Ireland XV: Keenan; Hansen, Henshaw, Aki, Lowe; Prendergast, Gibson-Park; Porter, Kelleher, Bealham; Ryan, Beirne; O'Mahony, Van der Flier, Doris
Replacements: Sheehan, Healy, Clarkson, Baird, Conan, Murray, Crowley, Ringrose
Scotland vs Ireland head to head (h2h) history and results
Scotland wins: 66
Draws: 5
Ireland wins: 71
Scotland vs Ireland prediction
There are promising signs for Scotland, although Ireland’s fearsome record against them has to count for something.
Ireland to win by ten points.
Scotland vs Ireland latest odds
Scotland to win: 11/5
Draw: 17/1
Ireland to win: 2/5
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.
