Northampton Saints vs Scarlets Predictions - Saints set to cruise to an easy win over the Scarlets

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Northampton Saints have defeated the Scarlets 6 in a row.
Scarlets are struggling, losing 6 of 7 away games.
Northampton Saints are favoured to cover the -34.5 handicap.

Northampton Saints are on a lenghty winning streak against the Scarlets (Getty Images)

Northampton Saints vs Scarlets Predictions

Northampton Saints vs Scarlets Predictions
Head to Head
Northampton Saints Form
Scarlets Form
Team News

The Northampton Saints have achieved solid results in the European Rugby Champions Cup this season and have been performing well at home lately. The Scarlets are in a slump and on a losing streak against the Saints.

Northampton Saints have won 5 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Northampton Saints have won 6 of their last 7 home games in all competitions.
Northampton Saints have defeated the Scarlets 3 times in a row at home.
Scarlets have lost 5 of their last 6 fixtures in all competitions.
Scarlets have lost 6 of their last 7 away games in all competitions.
Scarlets have lost 6 consecutive matches to the Northampton Saints.

Head to Head

Northampton Saints have a commanding lead of six victories to one against the Scarlets in seven meetings.

Northampton Saints Form

The Northampton Saints lost 50-28 to Bordeaux away from home last weekend after a poor first-half display, trailing 24-7 at the break.

Before that, Northampton defeated Pau 35-27 away in their European Rugby Champions Cup opener and then thrashed the Bulls 50-5 at home in their next pool game.

Northampton drew 33-33 with Exeter, beat the Leicester Tigers 32-26, Saracens 43-31, Harlequins 26-17, and lost 31-14 to Newcastle before defeating Sale Sharks 47-21 and Harlequins 66-21 in their home fixtures in the Premiership and Premiership Rugby Cup this season.

Northampton are 3rd in Pool 4 with 11 points from three matches.

The Northampton Saints will fancy their chances of securing another victory over a struggling Scarlets side that has lost six of their last seven away games.

Scarlets Form

The Scarlets were defeated at home in a high-scoring match against Pau in the Investec Champions Cup last weekend, losing 47-38 after trailing 26-24 at half-time.

Earlier in the competition, the Scarlets lost 16-17 to Bristol at home and were thrashed 50-21 by Bordeaux away from home.

The Scarlets have had limited success away from home in the URC this season. They lost 29-18 to the Lions, 29-19 to the Sharks, and defeated Cardiff 21-17 before losing 28-5 to the Dragons.

The Scarlets are 5th in Pool 4 with two points after three rounds.

The Scarlets have not had much to cheer about lately, often losing their matches, and they have a poor record against Northampton, losing six in a row to their hosts.

Team News

Northampton Saints

George Furbank and Fin Smith are out injured.

Luke Green has agreed to a new deal with Northampton Saints, following an impressive season.

Northampton Saints have secured Robbie Smith’s services for the future, with the hooker signing a new contract.

Scarlets

Interim head coach Nigel Davies believes that the Scarlets can turn their season around: "The mindset is a big thing. This is an opportunity for a reset for everyone.

"I'm excited about the group. We've got some tremendous players and coaches and a fantastic opportunity on Sunday to go up against one of the top teams in Europe.

"Results haven't gone the Scarlets' way this season, but games have been close."