Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs
Northampton welcome Exeter to Franklin Gardens for this match in the Gallagher Premiership. The home team started their season with two losses but bounced back to win their next two matches. They have found form at the right time as their opponents have been superb this season. Exeter have been unstoppable at home, winning all three of their matches but they did lose their only away game. Northampton have looked better in defence this season as they conceded the most points in the league last season. They don’t have problems scoring points and it is hoped that their defensive problems are behind them now.
TIP: The Saints welcome back two of their back two of their World Cup stars in Alex Mitchell and Courtney Lawes. The latter will be keen to have a great season as he has retired from international rugby last month. Exeter have largely stuck to the same team that beat Bristol and it’s hard to argue with that decision. The home team will need to be solid in their maul defence as the Chiefs use this as a major weapon. The bookies have Northampton as favorites and I’m also tipping them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.70, Gbets 1.70 and Hollywoodbets 1.71
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs
- Exeter have won three of the last five matches against the Saints
- The home team has won the last two matches between the sides.
Latest results for both teams
Northampton lost 24-18 to Bath in their last match while Exeter beat Bristol 29-20 last time out.
PREDICTION
The Saints love to run the ball from anywhere is always exciting and results in spectacular tries but they will need to find the right balance between attack and defence. The Chiefs on the other hand refuse to play rugby in their own half and kick away a lot of possession therefore the home team should expect an aerial assault. One of the shining lights for Exeter has been their young halfback combination of Harvey Skinner and Tom Cairns. They have shown a willingness to attack the line which has opened up opportunities for players around them. I am predicting a tight match with the hosts winning by six points.
Probable Starting XVs
Northampton Saints
15 George Hendy, 14 Tom Seabrook, 13 Tommy Freeman, 12 Fraser Dingwall (c), 11 James Ramm, 10 Fin Smith, 9 Alex Mitchell, 8 Sam Graham, 7 Angus Scott-Young, 6 Courtney Lawes, 5 Chunya Munga, 4 Alex Moon, 3 Paul Hill, 2 Curtis Langdon, 1 Alex Waller
Exeter Chiefs
15 Tommy Wyatt, 14 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, 13 Henry Slade, 12 Joe Hawkins, 11 Ben Hammersley, 10 Harvey Skinner, 9 Tom Cairns, 8 Ross Vintcent, 7 Jacques Vermeulen, 6 Ethan Roots, 5 Lewis Pearson, 4 Dafydd Jenkins (c), 3 Josh Iosefa-Scott, 2 Dan Frost, 1 Nika Abuladze
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Saints victory are as follows:
Betway 1.70
Gbets 1.70
Hollywoodbets 1.71
Odds comparison on the Saints handicap:
The complete odds on the Saints handicap:
Betway 1.90 (-2.5)
Gbets 1.87 (-2.5)
Hollywoodbets 1.89 (-2.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are decent returns on the Saints outright win but for better odds we suggest the home side on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.90 (-2.5), Gbets 1.87 (-2.5) and Hollywoodbets 1.89 (-2.5)
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