Bristol vs Leicester Tigers Predictions - Bristol to see off the challenge of Leicester Tigers
Bristol Bears are tipped to cover the -5.5 handicap when they host Leicester Tigers in the Premiership Rugby. Bristol have won four of their last five home league games and beat Leicester by 18 points at Ashton Gate last season. Leicester Tigers have struggled for consistency away from home and have lost two of their last three visits to Bristol. Bristol’s strong home record and recent head-to-head success provide the main reasons for this selection.
- Bristol have won 4 of their last 5 home Premiership matches.
- Leicester lost by 18 points at Bristol last season.
- Bristol are tipped to cover the -5.5 handicap against Leicester Tigers.
Bristol defeated Leicester Tigers in this fixture last season (Getty Images)
Bristol vs Leicester Tigers Predictions
Bristol have had two solid home wins in the PREM this season and have had success against Leicester at home in recent clashes. Leicester Tigers are prone to inconsistent performances away from home and lost to Bristol in this fixture last year.
- Bristol have won 4 of their last 5 home fixtures (PREM).
- Bristol have won 2 of their last 3 home matches against Leicester Tigers (PREM).
- Leicester Tigers have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
- Leicester Tigers lost by 18 points away to Bristol last season.
Head to Head
Leicester Tigers have a slight edge over Bristol, with ten victories to nine, including one draw in 20 meetings.
Bristol defeated Leicester 42-24 at home last season.
Bristol Form
The Bristol Bears scored a converted try and a penalty in the first half against Exeter last weekend to lead 10-0 at half-time.
In the second half, the Bears left it very late to score a penalty and a converted try to come out on top 20-7 against Exeter at home.
Earlier in their PREM campaign, Bristol beat Sale Sharks 34-24 away and Northampton Saints 41-26 at home before losing 30-7 away to Saracens.
The Bristol Bears are third in the Premiership Rugby table with 14 points from four matches.
Bristol have an opportunity to go top of the standings, as they won four of their last five home league games and came out on top against Leicester Tigers in this fixture last season, beating their opponents 42-24.
Leicester Tigers Form
Leicester Tigers only scored a penalty in the first half against rivals Northampton Saints last weekend, going into the break trailing 7-3.
However, the Tigers produced a solid second-half display, scoring four tries, a conversion, and a penalty to beat Northampton 28-7 at home.
Before that result, Leicester lost 40-38 to Saracens at home in their PREM season opener before defeating Newcastle 24-19 away and Gloucester 38-31 at home.
The team based at Mattioli Woods Welford Road is second in the Premiership Rugby standings with 16 points after four rounds.
The Leicester Tigers have been in solid form in the league so far, but face a tricky test away to Bristol, as they have been defeated in two of their last three meetings at Ashton Gate.
Team News
Bristol
Benhard Janse van Rensburg has been stood down from all rugby duties indefinitely after sustaining his second major concussion in his last three games.
Director of Rugby Pat Lam has announced the immediate signing of 21-year-old Samoan forward Totoa Auvaa after being recently sacked by Saracens.
Leicester Tigers
Jamie Blamire, Cameron Henderson, Finn Carnduff, and Freddie Steward each crossed the try line in the match against Northampton Saints.
Billy Searle landed a penalty and a conversion in the match, while Freddie Steward kicked over a penalty.
Verdict
Bristol have been in solid form at home in the PREM this season and are tipped to cover the -5.5 handicap in their clash with Leicester Tigers.
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