Harlequins vs Bristol Predictions - Bristol to secure an away win over the Harlequins

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Bristol have won 3 matches in a row.
Harlequins struggle at home against Bristol, losing 4 of the last 5.
Bristol are predicted to cover the +4.5 handicap.

Bristol have enjoyed success away to the Harlequins in recent seasons (Getty Images)

The Harlequins have not had their way against Bristol at home in recent clashes, but they have been in decent nick at home. Bristol have found some form, and they have often defeated the Harlequins lately.

Bristol have won 3 consecutive fixtures in all competitions.
Bristol have won 2 of their last 5 away matches in all competitions.
Bristol have won 5 of their last 6 games against the Harlequins.
Harlequins have lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Harlequins have won 3 of their last 5 home games in all competitions.
Harlequins have lost 4 of their last 5 home matches against Bristol.

Head to Head

Harlequins have the advantage against Bristol with 12 victories to eight in 20 meetings.

Harlequins Form

Harlequins lost 45-28 to Leinster away from home in their opening European Rugby Champions Cup fixture before turning their fortunes around with an impressive 68-14 demolition of Bayonne at home.

Harlequins lost 25-17 to Leinster, 47-31 to Bath, defeated Saracens 20-14, and Newcastle 52-14 before losing 46-21 to Saracens in their last five home games in all competitions.

Harlequins are 8th in the Premiership table with ten points from six matches.

Harlequins were back to their best in their previous fixture, but face a tricky test against Bristol, having lost five of their last six encounters.

Bristol Form

Bristol registered back-to-back victories in the Investec Champions Cup recently, edging the Scarlets 17-16 away before thrashing Pau 61-12 at home.

The Bristol Bears have had mixed fortunes in their last five away matches. They defeated Gloucester 40-24, lost 50-17 to Saracens, and beat Gloucester 49-34 before losing 40-15 to Bath and 22-17 to Exeter.

Bristol are 5th in the Premiership standings with 19 points from six games.

Bristol were equally good in their previous fixture, and they have won four of their last five visits to the Harlequins, giving them the advantage to come away with the victory.

Team News

Harlequins

Head coach Jason Gilmore recently highlighted the threat of Bristol centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg: “He’s a collision guy in that midfield, there’s no shying away from it. You can’t dip your toe in the water against him.

“You’ve got to match him and go head-on, one-for-one. How you nullify him is you’ve got to go at him. If you’re passive and you let him run, that’s when he has a field day.”

Bristol

Matías Moroni has rejoined Bristol until the end of the 2026/27 season.

Head coach Pat Lam welcomed the return of the Argentinian international: “He is a proven winner with a wealth of knowledge, and his ability to raise the standards around him was clear from the moment he arrived. We’re delighted to welcome him back and are confident he’ll play a significant role in driving this team forward.”

Verdict

Harlequins v Bristol

Bristol have enjoyed regular success against the Harlequins in recent matchups and are tipped to cover the +4.5 handicap.

Bristol +4.5

Handicap

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