Saracens vs Harlequins Predictions - Saracens backed to continue winning run in Rugby Premiership clash

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Saracens are favourites to cover the -18.5 handicap at home.
They have 4 consecutive wins and a strong home/overall form.
Harlequins remain inconsistent away; some squad rotation expected.

Saracens backed to continue winning run in Rugby Premiership clash (Getty Images)

Saracens vs Harlequins Predictions

Saracens are favourites, based on their home form and head-to-head record. My best bet is Saracens to cover the -18.5 handicap at home.

Saracens vs Harlequins Predictions
Head to Head
Saracens Form
Saracens Injuries & Team News
Harlequins Form
Harlequins Injuries & Team News

Saracens have won 4 of their last 5 home matches.
Saracens have won 5 of the last 9 matches against Harlequins.
Saracens beat Gloucester 30-14 in their last match at home.
Harlequins have won 3 of their last 5 matches.
Harlequins beat Newcastle 79-17 in their last away match.

Head to Head

Saracens have won five of the last nine meetings against Harlequins.

Saracens Form

Saracens secured a 30-14 bonus-point victory over Gloucester at the StoneX Stadium after leading 18-0 at half-time, lifting them into the top four.

Sarries are on a four-match winning streak in all competitions. They lost to Bath (31-22) before beating Sale (85-19), Leicester (19-15) and Bristol (41-26).

Saracens are fifth in Rugby Premiership, with 52 points from 16 matches.

Saracens will be looking to continue their recent form and apply pressure on fourth-placed Exeter for the final playoff spot.

The race for a playoff spot remains tight, with only three points separating Saracens and Exeter in fourth position.

Saracens Injuries & Team News

Against Gloucester, Maro Itoje stood out with his work at the lineout and breakdown.

Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall praised the late-season surge after the win over Gloucester put playoff qualification back in their own hands.

Harlequins Form

Harlequins secured a comfortable 79-17 victory at Newcastle in their last away match after leading 45-10 at the break.

The Quins have been inconsistent on the road in the league this season. They won at Saracens (43-40), before losing at Leicester (33-27), winning at Bristol (18-14), and losing at Bath (48-15).

Harlequins are eighth in Rugby Premiership, with 26 points after 16 matches.

Harlequins Injuries & Team News

A few fringe players may be rotated into the side to gain experience for next year.

Verdict

Saracens v Harlequins

Saracens are favourites, based on their home form and head-to-head record. Saracens tipped to cover the -18.5 handicap at home.

Saracens -18.5

Handicap

@1.91 - 3 Units

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