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Leicester vs Saracens Predictions - Leicester to edge Saracens at home in Rugby Premiership clash

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In the thrilling matchup between Leicester Tigers and Saracens, Leicester emerges as the favorite, largely due to their impressive performance at home. Key indicators include Leicester's four victories in their last five home games and their prevailing head-to-head record against Saracens. Despite Saracens' inconsistent away form, they showed potential with a recent victory over Gloucester. Leicester's current form and strategic home advantage suggest they are positioned to cover the -1.5 handicap. Both teams are neck and neck in the Rugby Premiership standings, adding to the intense anticipation surrounding this game.

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  • Leicester has won 4 of their last 5 home matches.
  • Leicester leads head-to-head, winning 3 out of 5 recent encounters against Saracens.
  • Saracens have struggled away, with 3 losses in their last 5 matches.
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Leicester vs Saracens Predictions


Leicester are favourites at home, with an impressive win record. My best bet is Leicester to cover the -1.5 handicap.

  • Leicester have won 4 of their last 5 home matches.
  • Leicester have won 3 of the last 5 encounters against Saracens.
  • Leicester come into this match off the back of a 45-14 home win over Gloucester.
  • Saracens have lost 3 of their last 5 away matches.
  • Saracens come off a 30-21 win at Gloucester.

Head to Head


Leicester have won three of their last five encounters against Saracens.

Leicester Form


Leicester have had an impressive start to their season, winning four of their last five home matches across the Rugby Premiership and the Champions Cup. The Tigers come into this match off the back of a 45-14 win over Gloucester.

Their previous home results include wins over Bath (22-20), Sale Sharks (36-35), Northampton (34-22), and a loss to Leinster (23-15) in the Champions Cup.

The Tigers are currently fifth in the Rugby Premiership with 26 points after eight matches.

Leicester Injuries & Team News


Michael Cheika is set to step down as coach when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Saracens Form


Sarries are currently experiencing a mixed run of form on the road, winning two of their last five matches, and come into this match on the back of a 30-21 victory at Gloucester.

Their previous away results include losses at Harlequins (20-14), and Northampton (43-31), a win at Harlequins (46-21), followed by a loss at the Sharks in a Champions Cup clash.

Saracens are currently sixth in the Rugby Premiership with 26 points after eight matches.

Saracens Injuries & Team News


Sarries are on the verge of losing their giant back-row, Theo McFarland, in the summer.

Verdict

Leicester are tipped to cover the -1.5 handicap against Saracens.

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