Gloucester vs Exeter Predictions - Exeter to edge Gloucester in West Country derby

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Exeter are in excellent form, winning 9 of their last 11 matches.
Gloucester have struggled at home lately could cost them against Exeter.
Exeter are tipped to cover the -3.5 handicap.

Exeter have had a solid season in the Premiership (Getty Images)

Gloucester have struggled to win at home during their campaign, but crushed Exeter in this fixture last season. Exeter have been in great shape lately, often winning their matches.

Exeter have won 9 of their last 11 fixtures in all competitions.
Exeter have won 3 of their last 5 away games in all competitions.
Exeter have won 2 consecutive matches against Gloucester.
Gloucester have lost 4 of their last 6 fixtures in all competitions.
Gloucester have lost 4 of their last 5 home matches in all competitions.
Gloucester have won 2 consecutive home games against Exeter.

Head to Head

Exeter have a slight edge with 24 victories to 19 against Gloucester, including one draw in 44 meetings.

Exeter have played Gloucester three times this season. They lost 29-15 away to Gloucester in the Premiership Rugby Cup before winning 39-12 at home in the Premiership, and 48-14 in the Premiership Rugby Cup.

Gloucester Form

Gloucester were outclassed in their match against Bristol last weekend, losing 53-12 away from home after trailing 33-12 at half-time.

Gloucester have struggled to win their home matches in the league this season. They lost 37-35 to Northampton Saints, 49-34 to Bristol, and defeated Harlequins 26-15 before losing 30-21 to Saracens, 30-26 to Bath, and 36-17 to Leicester Tigers.

Gloucester are 8th in the Premiership Rugby standings with 16 points from 13 games.

Gloucester have not had results go their way at home this season and face a tricky test against an Exeter side that has achieved success on the road this season.

Exeter Form

Exeter were on course to draw at home last weekend, but the Northampton Saints snatched a late converted try to win 35-28 after the scores were level at 14-14 at the break.

Exeter have been in solid form away from home in the league this season. They drew 33-33 with the Northampton Saints, lost 18-14 to Bristol, beat Sale Sharks 27-26, Saracens 30-24 and lost to Bath 33-26 before defeating Newcastle 38-14.

Exeter are 4th in the Premiership Rugby standings with 47 points from 13 matches.

The Exeter Chiefs have been in excellent form lately, often winning their fixtures, and will fancy their chances against a Gloucester side that has underperformed at home this season.

Team News

Gloucester

Head coach George Skivington has stated that his team is searching for the reasons as to why they have poor starts to their matches: "It's something we've talked a lot about; we've really tried training a bit faster, you talk to the boys about preparation. I wish I knew exactly why it is, but we're certainly doing our best to try different things to correct it.

"That's something where if we could get hold of the start of a game, we'd certainly do a lot better."

Joel Tomkins and Brett Deacon have been appointed as defence coach and forwards coach for the 2026/27 season.

Exeter

Hooker Jack Yeandle and full-back Olly Woodburn are out after suffering injuries in their match against the Northampton Saints.

Australian centre Len Ikitau has returned to training and could feature against Gloucester this weekend.

Verdict

Gloucester v Exeter

Exeter have been in fine form this season and are tipped to cover the -3.5 handicap.

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