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Northampton vs Bristol Predictions - Saints backed to continue their home dominance in Rugby Premiership clash
Northampton Saints have been dominant at home, with five consecutive victories and a top spot in the Premiership table. Recent results include a convincing 48-31 win over Bristol and a close triumph against Bath. Meanwhile, Bristol Bears are struggling away, losing four of their last five on the road and currently battling injuries in their forward line. With Northampton's home advantage and Bristol's away woes, the best bet is for Northampton to cover the -11.5 handicap.
Northampton have won their last 5 home matches and lead the table.
Bristol have lost 4 of their last 5 away games and struggle with injuries.
Saints are tipped to cover the -11.5 handicap at home.
Bristol have lost 4 of their last 5 away games and struggle with injuries.
Saints are tipped to cover the -11.5 handicap at home.
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Saints backed to continue their home dominance in Rugby Premiership clash (Getty Images)
Northampton vs Bristol Predictions
Northampton are favourites, with an impressive home record. My best bet is Northampton to cover the -11.5 handicap at home.
- Northampton vs Bristol Predictions
- Head to Head
- Northampton Form
- Northampton Injuries & Team News
- Bristol Form
- Bristol Injuries & Team News
- Northampton have won their last 5 home matches.
- Northampton beat Bristol 48-31 at home in their last match.
- Northampton beat Bath 41-38 in their last match at home.
- Bristol has lost 4 of their last 5 away matches.
- Bristol lost their last match 41-26 to Saracens.
Head to Head
Recent meetings between the sides have been competitive.
Northampton beat Bristol 48-31 at home in their last encounter.
Northampton Form
The Saints have been in strong form at home and have won their last five matches. The Saints beat Bath 41-38 in their last home match.
Their previous home results include wins against Leicester (40-22), Saracens (35-33), Newcastle (28-27) and Castres (49-31).
Northampton are top of the Rugby Premiership table, with 62 points from 15 matches.
Despite losing 41-17 away to Leicester Tigers last weekend, the Saints remain dominant at home and will be eager to secure a home semi-final.
Northampton Injuries & Team News
Coach Phil Dowson and his Saints still have work to do to secure their place in the competition’s play-offs.
Bristol Form
The Bears were beaten by Saracens last weekend, losing 41-26 at home.
The Bears have struggled on the road in the league this season. They lost away to Bath (33-24), Leicester (33-19) andToulouse (59-26) before beating Newcastle (52-19).
Bristol are fifth in the Rugby Premiership, with 49 points from 15 matches.
The Bears will be pushing for a top-four finish despite last weekend's home defeat to Saracens.
Bristol Injuries & Team News
The pack is under pressure with ongoing injuries in the forward line, including Steven Luatua (flanker/lock).
Verdict
The Saints' home dominance makes them favourites and are tipped to cover the -11.5 handicap at home.
Northampton -1.5
Handicap
@1,91 - 3 Units
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