Harlequins vs Bath Predictions - Bath to start PREM campaign with an away win

Brad Newcomb

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Bath have won 5 consecutive games against Harlequins.
Quins lost by 16 points to Bath at home last season.
Bath are predicted to cover the -8.5 handicap.

Bath are on a winning streak against Harlequins (Getty Images)

Harlequins struggled last season and have a poor record against Bath in recent clashes. Bath reached the semi-finals of the Premiership Rugby during their previous campaign.

Bath have won 5 consecutive fixtures against Harlequins.
Bath beat Harlequins by 16 points away from home last season.
Harlequins have lost 3 of their last 4 home matches against Bath.

Head to Head

Harlequins have a slight edge over Bath, with 22 victories to 21, including one draw in 43 meetings.

Bath defeated Harlequins 47-31 away from home last season.

Harlequins Form

Harlequins struggled with consistency throughout the 2025/26 Premiership season, finishing second from the bottom in the league standings.

Quins finished ninth in the Premiership table with 31 points from 18 matches.

The Entertainers lost 36-7 to Leicester Tigers, 26-19 to Gloucester, and 52-33 to Sale Sharks before defeating Exeter 41-24 and Northampton Saints 38-31 in their final five home league matches last season.

Harlequins will be aiming for an improved season ahead after a disappointing run of results in their previous campaign, but will have to play well against Bath to win, as they have lost five in a row to their opponents.

Bath Form

Bath reached the semi-finals in last season's Premiership after a solid campaign, but fell just short of reaching the final, losing 27-26 to Exeter.

The Blue, Black, and Whites placed second in the Premiership Rugby standings with 69 points from 18 games.

Johann van Graan's team beat Gloucester 30-26 and Sale Sharks 31-26 before losing 41-38 to Northampton Saints, 35-12 to Exeter, and 21-19 to Bristol in their last five away league matches of their previous campaign.

Bath will be out to regain the Premiership Rugby title this season, and have had regular success away to Harlequins in recent seasons, winning three of their last four visits to their opponents' stadium.

Team News

Harlequins

The following players have joined the ranks at Harlequins for the upcoming Premiership season: James Dun, Sampie Swiegers, George Furbank, Harry Johnson-Holmes, James Lang, and Osman Dimen.

Bath

Bath have added Dan du Preez and Jamie Bhatti to their squad for the upcoming Premiership Rugby season.

Verdict

Harlequins v Bath

Bath have defeated Harlequins in the Premiership in recent seasons and are tipped to cover the -8.5 handicap.

Bath -8.5

Handicap

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