Bristol vs Gloucester Predictions - Bristol backed at home in Rugby Premiership clash

Marc Thomas

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Last updated: 24 Sep 2024

Marc Thomas 24 Sep 2024

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Bristol won last 3 matches against Gloucester.
Bristol aiming for top-four finish, started with 24-3 win over Newcastle.
Gloucester had a poor last season, started this season with 35-26 loss to Saracens.

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Bristol can get their second successive win (Getty Images)

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Bristol looked in fine form last weekend and should be far too good on home soil for Gloucester.

Bristol have won their last 3 matches against Gloucester.
Bristol won their opening match by 21 points.
Gloucester lost 13 of their 18 Premiership matches last season.
Gloucester last their last match.

Head to Head

The last three games between these sides have gone Bristol's way. The Bears beat Gloucester twice last season.

Bristol Form

Bristol would have been relatively pleased with their season last time out, finishing fifth on the table. Ultimately, they missed out on a playoff by just two points, which was rather disappointing.

This year, the Bears will be aiming for a top four finish at the very least, but they have some tough competition with so many competitive outfits.

Last week Bristol made a decent start to their campaign, winning 24-3 at Newcastle. While the win was convincingly, contest must be taken. Newcastle lost all their games last season.

Bristol Injuries & Team News

The Bears will announce their side later this week but unless there are injuries, I expect a similar side from last weekend.

Gloucester Form

Gloucester are a proud rugby club and over the last few years they have performed admirably. However, last season was poor as they finished second from bottom with just five wins in 18 games.

With a points difference of -195, much worse than all other sides, besides Newcastle, it can be considered a horror campaign for Gloucester.

This season, Gloucester, despite making the Challenge Cup final, will hope for far better in the league. They started it poorly though, losing 35-26 at home to Saracens.

Gloucester Injuries & Team News

Gloucester will want a result from this game, even a bonus point defeat will be a decent result for them. They should field their strongest available side.

Verdict

Bristol v Gloucester

Bristol are backed to cover the -9 handicap on home soil.

Bristol -9

Handicap

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