Exeter vs Harlequins
Exeter have made an excellent start to the new season with two wins in their first two matches while Harlequins have won one and lost one match. The home team are looking to improve on their performance of last season when they struggled and failed to make the semi-finals. The visitors on the other hand lost narrowly to a full strength Saracens team last week, a result that was encouraging as they were missing a number of first team regulars. They will be bolstered by the return of Marcus Smith for this match.
TIP: Exeter also welcome back England international Henry Slade for this match and he will provide the creativity in the midfield. The home side won their opening two matches with their powerful forwards and looked more like the Chiefs side from two seasons ago when they were unstoppable in the forwards. The bookies have the Chiefs as favourites but I’m tipping Harlequins for the upset win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Worldsportsbetting 3.60, Playabets 3.55 and Sunbet 3.58
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
Exeter vs Harlequins
- The Chiefs have won three of the last five matches against Harlequins.
- Harlequins have won on two of their last four visits to Exeter
Latest results for both teams
Exeter beat Worcester 36-21 in their last match while Harlequins lost 30-27 to Saracens in their last match.
PREDICTION
The match will see teams with contrasting styles clash as Exeter will look to dominate the set pieces while Quins love to run the ball from any were on the park. Both teams have deadly finishers in the backline with Quins fullback Tyrone Green ready to attack if given any space while the Chiefs have Jack Nowell who can cause damage in the smallest of spaces. Exeter seem to have the edge in the loose forwards as the visitors have a very inexperienced back row. I am predicting Quins to win the match by 4 points.
- Probable Starting XVs
Exeter Chiefs
15 Joes Simmonds, 14 Jack Nowell, 13 Henry Slade, 12 Ian Whitten, 11 Olly Woodburn, 10 Harvey Skinner, 9 Stuart Townsend, 8 Richard Capstick, 7 Christ Tshiunza, 6 Dave Ewers, 5 Jonny Gray, 4 Ruben van Heerden, 3 Harry Williams, 2 Luke Cowan-Dickie (c), 1 Alec Hepburn
Harlequins
15 Tyrone Green, 14 Nick David, 13 Joe Marchant, 12 Lennox Anyanwu, 11 Cadan Murley, 10 Marcus Smith, 9 Lewis Gjaltema, 8 Archie White, 7 Will Evans, 6 Jack Kenningham, 5 Irne Herbst, 4 George Hammond, 3 Wilco Louw, 2 Jack Walker (c), 1 Joe Marler
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Exeter Chiefs victory are as follows:
Worldsportsbetting 3.60
Playabets 3.55
Sunbet 3.58
Odds comparison on the Harlequins handicap:
The complete odds on the Harlequins handicap:
Worldsportsbetting (+7.5) 1.90
Sunbet (+7.5) 1.89
Playabets (+7.5) 1.81
Predictions and Odds in details
There are great odds on the upset Harlequins win but if you looking for a safety bet then we suggest Quins on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Worldsportsbetting (+7.5) 1.90, Sunbet (+7.5) 1.89 and Playabets (+7.5) 1.81
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