Harlequins vs Exeter Chiefs
Harlequins welcome the Exeter Chiefs to the Stoop for their first home game of the season. The home side started off their campaign with a heart breaking 29-28 away defeat to Gloucester in the opening round. They led up until injury time when they conceded a try to lose by one point. The Chiefs on the other hand produced of the greatest ever performances when they demolished the Champions Saracens 65-10. It was unbelievable display of power and running rugby led by the brilliant young Josh Hodge who claimed a hattrick in the match. Harlequins will need a close eye on the youngster as he is a great finisher.
TIP: The Chiefs are not usually associated with running rugby but that exactly what they produced against Saracens which could mean there is changing of the way they want to play. Harlequins are still missing halfback duo Marcus Smith and Danny Care who are away on duty at the World Cup but they showed that their DNA is still to run the ball at every opportunity. The bookies have Harlequins as favorites and I’m also tipping them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.53, Gbets 1.52 and Hollywoodbets 1.52
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Harlequins vs Exeter Chiefs
- Harlequins have won three of the last five matches between the sides.
- The home side has won the last five matches between the teams. 7
Latest results for both teams
Harlequins lost 29-28 to Gloucester in the last match while the Chiefs beat Saracens 65-10 in their last match.
PREDICTION
Both teams will be looking to run the ball which will make for an exciting contest although Harlequins have been severely affected by national call ups. The home team still posses a number of game breakers in their team with the likes of Captain Alex Dombrandt and speedy wingers Tyrone Green and Louis Lynagh. If Harlequins give the Chiefs any space they will be in trouble as they have Hodge and Tom Wyatt who are deadly when given time on the ball. Harlequins seem to have the slight edge in the forwards therefore I am predicting a home win by 10 points.
Probable Starting XVs
Harlequins
15 Nick David, 14 Tyrone Green, 13 Will Joseph, 12 Luke Northmore, 11 Louis Lynagh, 10 Jarrod Evans, 9 Will Porter, 8 Alex Dombrandt (c), 7 Will Evans, 6 Jack Kenningham, 5 George Hammond, 4 Joe Launchbury, 3 Will Collier, 2 Sam Riley, 1 Fin Baxter
Exeter Chiefs
15 Josh Hodge, 14 Ben Hammersley, 13 Henry Slade, 12 Tom Hendrickson, 11 Tom Wyatt, 10 Harvey Skinner, 9 Tom Cairns, 8 Greg Fisilau, 7 Jacques Vermeulen, 6 Ethan Roots, 5 Lewis Pearson, 4 Rusi Tuima, 3 Ehren Painter, 2 Jack Yeandle (c), 1 Scott Sio
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Harlequins victory are as follows:
Betway 1.53
Gbets 1.52
Hollywoodbets 1.52
Odds comparison on the Harlequins handicap:
The complete odds on the Harlequins handicap:
Betway 1.90 (-4.5)
Gbets 1.87 (-4.5)
Hollywoodbets 1.89 (-4.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor returns on the Harlequins outright win therefore we suggest backing them on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.90 (-4.5),Gbets 1.87 (-4.5) and Hollywoodbets 1.89 (-4.5)
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