Gloucester vs Northampton Saints Predictions - Gloucester set to secure a home win over the Saints

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Gloucester have won 4 of their last 5 home games.
Northampton Saints lost 4 of their last 5 away matches against Gloucester.
Gloucester expected to cover -1.5 handicap due to recent home dominance.

Gloucester have a solid home record against Northampton (Getty Images)

Gloucester vs Northampton Saints Predictions

Gloucester vs Northampton Saints Predictions
Head to Head
Gloucester Form
Gloucester Team News & Injuries
Northampton Saints Form
Northampton Saints Team News & Injuries

Gloucester had no answer in their opening Premiership fixture, but have had regular success against the Saints at home in recent seasons. Northampton drew their season opener after letting a healthy lead slip away.

Gloucester have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Gloucester have won 4 of their last 5 home games.
Gloucester have defeated Northampton twice in a row.
Northampton have won 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Northampton have lost 4 of their last 5 matches away to Gloucester.

Head to Head

The Northampton Saints have a slight edge with 22 victories to 17 against Gloucester in 39 meetings.

Gloucester Form

Gloucester scored a converted try in the first half against the Sale Sharks last weekend, going into the break with a 10-5 lead.

However, Gloucester failed to register a single point in the second half, losing 27-10 away to the Sale Sharks.

Gloucester defeated Bristol 53-28, Exeter 79-17, Northampton 41-26, and Exeter 29-15 before losing 40-24 to Bristol in their last five home fixtures.

Gloucester have solid home form for the clash with Northampton, winning four of their last five, and they have defeated their opponents twice in a row, giving them the edge over the Saints.

Gloucester Team News & Injuries

Jack Clement scored the solitary try for his club last weekend.

Ross Byrne slotted a conversion and a penalty.

Northampton Saints Form

The Northampton Saints were in excellent touch in the first half against Exeter at home last weekend, scoring five tries and landing four conversions to lead 33-7 at half-time.

However, Northampton let their advantage slip in the second half, as Exeter scored all the points to earn a 33-all draw.

Northampton's last five away fixtures in all competitions include a 35-34 victory against Newcastle, a 37-34 win against Leinster, a 41-14 loss to Exeter, a 41-26 loss to Gloucester, and a 49-34 victory against Saracens.

The Northampton Saints squandered a commanding lead in their opening Premiership match last weekend, and have a tricky test against Gloucester away from home, having lost four of their last five meetings.

Northampton Saints Team News & Injuries

Edoardo Todaro touched down twice over the try line last weekend.

Alex Coles, Tom Pearson, and Tom Litchfield scored a try against Exeter.

Anthony Belleau kicked over four conversions in the match.

Verdict

Gloucester v Northampton Saints

Gloucester have often defeated the Northampton Saints at home in recent seasons and are tipped to cover the -1.5 handicap.

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