Exeter Chiefs vs Newcastle Falcons Prediction: Chiefs will be unstoppable

In week 13 of the Gallagher Premiership, the Exeter Chiefs will host the Newcastle Falcons on Saturday afternoon. The hosts currently occupy fifth place in the league standings, whereas the visitors find themselves at the bottom of the table.

Despite the departure of several club stalwarts, the young players at Exeter Chiefs have impressed this season and are well-positioned to challenge for a semi-final spot. Currently sitting in fifth place, just one point behind Saracens in fourth, they are in a strong position. However, Exeter has experienced a bit of a downturn since the New Year, suffering three consecutive defeats across all competitions. They were defeated by Gloucester in the semi-final of the Premiership Rugby Cup last month and were also bested by Saracens 40-22 in this competition back in January. Nevertheless, facing a Falcons side that has yet to secure a victory in all 12 of their outings, this match presents an ideal opportunity for the Chiefs to return to winning ways.

Newcastle Falcons are grappling with resource challenges, and although their current campaign has been disappointing, they are gaining valuable experience to carry forward into the 2024-25 season. The Falcons have yet to secure a victory in this competition and have only earned four bonus points thus far, with a points difference of -220. Their struggles extend beyond this competition, as they finished second-bottom of their group in the EPCR Challenge Cup, securing just one win in four games, which came in a dead-rubber match against Perpignan at the beginning of the year. With no Premiership victories to their name yet, it's unlikely that the away side will pose much of a challenge, especially considering the Exeter Chiefs' strong track record at home.

Newcastle Falcons find themselves in a rebuilding phase, likely needing to focus on seeing out the remainder of the competition and redirect their efforts towards next season's campaign. On the other hand, the Exeter Chiefs, who had been experiencing a bit of a slump before the international break, couldn't have asked for a better opportunity to regain their winning form. Therefore, it's anticipated that the Exeter Chiefs will secure a resounding victory in what is expected to be a one-sided contest.