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Italy host Scotland in round three of this year's Six Nations, with both sides looking for their first win.

This could be a possible match to decide who receives the dreaded wooden spoon and we will take a look at the betting opportunities.

Italy vs Scotland Betting Odds

Scotland to win by 11-15 points @ 6/1 - BET NOW

Scotland may not have won a game in this year's event but have put up a good fight in both defeats, picking up a losing bonus point on each occasion. A 19-12 defeat away to Ireland was a more than creditable start while they were beaten 13-6 by England at Murrayfield in a game made farcical by the conditions.

By contrast, the Azzurri were swept away by Wales before faring better in defeat to France but they are still the only pointless nation in the competition.

They will have home advantage when Gregor Townsend's men arrive on Saturday afternoon but I do not think it will be enough to see them over the line.

Franco Smith will be looking for a reaction from the hosts and it will be close, but the Scots' superiority will tell in the end.

History is not on Italy's side as they have not won a Six Nations encounter since 2015 when they pulled off the last of their seven wins over Scotland in the northern hemisphere showpiece. No wins in 22 matches is not a record to be proud of and they will need to lift themselves to buck the trend in Rome.

There were signs of life against Les Bleus, with Matteo Minozzi, Federico Zani and Mattia Bellini touching down but there was a sense that France would always outscore them.

This weekend's match will probably not be so open and Italy will keep it close before the Scots pull away. The men from north of the border have yet to score a try in this year's tournament but should put that right at the Stadio Olimpico. 

Italy vs Scotland Team News 

Scotland will be without lock Jonny Gray who has been ruled out for the rest of the tournament with a hand injury but  winger Darcy Graham is back in contention.  

Smith is unlikely to make many changes for the home side but there were a couple of strong performances from the bench and he may just tweaks his starting XV slightly.

Italy vs Scotland Prediction

Scotland to win @ 1/3 - BET NOW

There is no doubt that this match represents Italy's best chance of ending their drought and finally getting a win on the board but there does appear to be some momentum behind Scotland. The Finn Russell situation has possible galvanised the side and they will be well up for this one. 

The crowd will certainly lift Italy but questions have to be asked about their quality and ability to match the other sides in the competition. Scotland will take it but it will not be one-way traffic. 

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