Harlequins vs Saracens
In this blockbuster encounter, Harlequins play host to their neighbours Saracens at the Twickenham Stoop. The home side are flying high at the top of the table with 19 points, having won four of their five matches. Saracens are languishing in the unfamiliar sixth position with two losses from their five matches. They are however on an upward trajectory having won their last three matches after the arrival of their England stars. The home side have looked very dangerous and its no coincidence that their attack plays has improved tenfold after the return of Marcus Smith.
TIP: There are many mouthwatering clashes in this match but the highlight will be the contest between Owen Farrell and Smith. Many people believe that the young man should be the starting ten for England and he will have an opportunity to show his wares against the national team’s captain. Harlequins and Saracens have a adopted a ball in hand approach so we can expect to see plenty of running rugby. The bookies have Saracens as favorites and I’m also tipping them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.63, Gbets 1.63 and Hollywoodbets 1.63
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Harlequins vs Saracens
- Saracens have won three of the last five matches between these sides.
- The home team have won four of the last five matches between the sides.
Latest results for both teams
Harlequins beat Leicester 29-25 in their last match while Saracens beat Newcastle 50-12 in their last match.
PREDICTION
Harlequins have scored spectacular tries this season with Tyrone Green stealing the headlines thanks to brilliant assists from Marcus Smith. Saracens will need to find a way to pressurize the pivot by not giving him space to weave his magic. The youngster can expect to get plenty of attention from the likes of Maro Itoje and Ben Earl who are both super quick out of the defensive line. The visitors will be hoping that Earl can reproduce the form he showed in the World Cup where he was his country’s best player. The experience of the champions will prove the difference therefore I predict a Saracens win by eight points.
Probable Starting XVs (TBC)
Harlequins
15 Nick David, 14 Tyrone Green, 13 Oscar Beard, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Louis Lynagh, 10 Marcus Smith, 9 Will Porter, 8 Alex Dombrandt (c), 7 Will Evans, 6 Dino Lamb, 5 George Hammond, 4 Joe Launchbury, 3 Will Collier, 2 Jack Walker, 1 Joe Marler
Saracens
15 Alex Goode, 14 Alex Lewington, 13 Alex Lozowski, 12 Nick Tompkins, 11 Elliot Daly, 10 Owen Farrell (c), 9 Ivan Van Zyl, 8 Billy Vunipola, 7 Andy Christie, 6 Juan Martin Gonzalez, 5 Hugh Tizard, 4 Maro Itoje, 3 Marco Riccioni, 2 Jamie George, 1 Mako Vunipola
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Saracens victory are as follows:
Betway 1.63
Gbets 1.63
Hollywoodbets 1.63
Odds comparison on the Saracens handicap:
The complete odds on the Saracens 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 Saracens outright win but for better odds we suggest the away 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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