Bristol vs Newcastle Predictions - The Bears set for victory over the Red Bulls in Premiership
Bristol Bears are heavy favorites against Newcastle in their upcoming match, with a strong home performance record of four wins out of five recent games. Bristol is fresh off a dominant 61-12 win over Section Paloise in the Champions Cup and sits fifth in the Rugby Premiership standings. Newcastle, 10th in the league, has been struggling away, losing three out of their last five away matches. With these statistics, Bristol is expected to cover the -32.5 handicap, leveraging their recent form and home advantage against a weaker Newcastle side.
- Bristol won 4 of their last 5 home matches.
- Bristol defeated Newcastle in their last 5 encounters.
- Newcastle struggles away, losing 3 of last 5 matches.
Bristol Bears to run away with it at home (Getty Images)
Bristol vs Newcastle Predictions
Bristol are heavy favourites and have looked good at home this season. I am backing them to cover the -32.5 handicap at home.
- Bristol vs Newcastle Predictions
- Head to Head
- Bristol Form
- Bristol Injuries & Team News
- Newcastle Form
- Newcastle injuries & Team News
- Bristol has won 4 of their last 5 home matches.
- Bristol has won their last 5 encounters against Newcastle.
- Bristol come into this match on the back of a 61-12 Champions Cup win over Section Paloise.
- Newcastle have lost 3 of their last 5 away matches.
- Newcastle come into this match on the back of a 23-14 Challenge Cup win at Lyon.
Head to Head
Bristol has won their last five encounters against Newcastle.
Bristol Form
The Bears have been impressive at home this season, winning four of their last five home matches across the Rugby Premiership and Champions Cup. They come into this match off the back of a 61-12 victory over Section Paloise in the Champions Cup.
Their previous home results include wins over Leicester Tigers (42-24), and Exeter Chiefs (18-14), a 49-19 loss to Bath, and a win over Northampton Saints (46-12).
Bristol are currently fifth in the Rugby Premiership with 24 points after seven matches.
Bristol Injuries & Team News
Scrum-half Harry Randall has signed a new 'long-term) deal.
The Bears will be looking to extend the contract of star full-back/wing Louis Rees-Zammit before his 12-month contract expires.
Newcastle Form
The Red Bulls are currently experiencing a poor run of form on the road, having lost three of their last five away matches. They come into this match off the back of a 23-14 win at Lyon in a Challenge Cup meeting.
Their previous away results include losses to Sale Sharks (57-5), Harlequins (52-14), a 31-14 win at Northampton Saints, and a 43-0 loss at Saracens.
Newcastle are currently 10th in the Rugby Premiership with no points after seven matches.
Newcastle injuries & Team News
Head coach Alan Dickens says Christian Wade can bring a bit of "X-Factor" to the Red Bulls as he prepares for his Premiership debut against Bristol Bears.
Verdict
Bristol should win this game with ease at home. I am backing them to cover the -32.5 handicap.
Bristol -32.5
Handicap
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