Leicester Tigers vs Northampton Saints Prediction: Saints can not be written off

Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium will host the Gallagher Premiership Rugby encounter between Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints. Which team wins this game? Below, I will look into the two teams’ recent play and make predictions. 

Leicester Tigers showed class against Newcastle Falcons last weekend, securing a 10-42 win. In that game, Leicester Tigers pulled off a 3-20 victory in the first half, and in the second half, they secured a 7-22 win. In the meantime, that win was Leicester Tigers’ second this season, having opened their season with a 14-17 victory over Exeter Chiefs. Leicester Tigers have ten points from a possible 15 this season, leaving them seated 4th in the Gallagher standings. 

Northampton Saints are coming off a win over Harlequins, and the visiting team will look to keep things running. In that encounter, this team pulled off a 33-29 victory, thanks to a comeback second-half performance from the Northampton Saints, a 19-7 win. However, having played three matches this season, Northampton Saints have two wins, one against Exeter Chiefs, while they opened their season with a defeat to Bath. 

The two teams are playing at the same level this season, and I can not write either side off. With Leicester Tigers well favored at home, Northampton Saints on the road are a good side to back. With Leicester Tigers expected to be ruthless offensively, the Northampton Saints are also good in offense. Expect many points here while Northampton Saints get within the odds.