Newcastle vs Harlequins Predictions - Harlequins to inflict another defeat upon Newcastle

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Harlequins have won 11 of last 12 vs Newcastle.
Newcastle are on an 11-game losing streak and sit bottom of the table.
Harlequins tipped to cover the -6.5 handicap.

Harlequins have often defeated Newcastle in recent seasons (Getty Images)

Newcastle are on a lengthy losing streak, including at home. Harlequins have been in solid away form lately and have consistently defeated Newcastle in recent years.

Harlequins have won 3 of their last 5 away games in all competitions.
Harlequins have won 11 of their last 12 matches against Newcastle.
Newcastle have lost 5 consecutive home matches in all competitions.
Newcastle have lost 4 of their last 5 home games against Harlequins.

Head to Head

Harlequins have a commanding lead of 25 victories to 12 against Newcastle, including two draws in 39 meetings.

Harlequins have faced Newcastle three times this season. They lost 26-14 away to Newcastle in the Premiership Rugby Cup before winning 52-14 at home in the Premiership and 35-14 at home in the Premiership Rugby Cup.

Newcastle Form

Newcastle were swept aside by Bristol in their recent league match, losing 52-19 at home after trailing 21-5 at the break.

Before that result, Newcastle had played six other home league matches this season. They lost 39-17 to Saracens, 36-19 to Northampton Saints, 39-17 to the Leicester Tigers, 50-14 to Bath, and beat Gloucester 25-19 before losing 38-14 to Exeter.

Newcastle Red Bulls are bottom of the Premiership Rugby table with seven points from 14 games.

Newcastle have been in a slump lately, losing 11 in a row, including five on the trot at home, which is a poor return.

Harlequins Form

Harlequins had no answer in the second half in their recent Premiership match against the Sale Sharks, losing 52-33 at home after trailing 24-21 at half-time.

Harlequins have struggled to win away from home in the league this season. They lost 29-19 to the Leicester Tigers, 38-0 to Exeter, 26-15 to Gloucester, 43-17 to Sale Sharks, 66-21 to Northampton Saints, and beat Bristol 18-14 before losing 48-15 to Bath.

Harlequins are 9th in the Premiership table with 16 points from 14 matches.

Harlequins have had some success on the road lately, although they have not had the best run of results in the league. However, they have defeated Newcastle in 11 of their last 12 meetings.

Team News

Newcastle

Chris Martin has re-signed for the Newcastle Red Bulls ahead of next season.

Harlequins

Fin Baxter is back in training and could feature during the final fixtures of the season.

Verdict

Newcastle v Harlequins

Harlequins have regularly defeated Newcastle in recent seasons and are tipped to cover the -6.5 handicap.

Harlequins -6.5

Handicap

@1.91 - 3 Units

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