Saracens vs Leicester Tigers Prediction: League leaders won't drop points

In week six of the Gallagher Premiership encounter, Saracens will play Leicester Tigers at StoneX Stadium. The previous time out, the two teams secured a win over their opponents. How will things unfold in this fixture?

Saracens will look to retain their top spot with a win in this fixture, following a road win over Bristol Bears the previous time out. In that encounter, Saracens needed a decent second-half performance to secure maximum points, a game that ended 35-37 at full-time. In the meantime, Saracens have secured wins over Gloucester, Sale Sharks, and Exeter Chiefs this season, while their lone defeat was against Harlequins. With 21 points at the top of the standings, the home team comes in as the favorite in this fixture. 

Leicester Tigers are coming off a hard-fought victory over Gloucester and will look to replicate that feat. In that encounter, Leicester Tigers had a poor first half, losing by 11 goal margin. However, a strong second half saw this team score 21 goals while limiting their opponent to 7, good enough to pull off a comeback win. From their first five league matches, Leicester Tigers have won four, their lone defeat being against Bath. In the standings, the visiting team sits in 3rd spot with 19 points. 

This game is shaping to be survival of the fittest as the two teams have been playing at the top level this season. At home, Saracens' performance is second to none, and while Leicester Tigers have lost only once this season, their confidence will be high going into this road game. Offensively, Saracens performances is worth giving credit, and while Leicester Tigers will have to focus on defensive play, things might not go their way easily. In this fixture, the home team stands out more, and I feel they have that quality needed to seal a win for them. Take the home side, a game where we should witness few goals.