Harlequins vs Leicester Tigers Prediction: Will Harlequins end their poor run?

Twickenham Stadium will be the venue for round 9 of the Gallagher Premiership Rugby encounter between Harlequins and Leicester Tigers. The two teams are coming off a league defeat and will hope to get things right. Which side wins here? I will provide my match previews and offer betting opportunities. 

Harlequins

Harlequin's last league game was against Gloucester, and they picked up a 14-0 win. In that encounter, Harlequins held their opponent to a goalless draw in the second half, but a slow first-half performance saw them concede 14. 

However, Harlequins have faced defeats in four of their last five matches. In that run, they played Saracens, Bristol, and Racing Metro 92. In fact, their lone win was against Stormers in the European Rugby Championship. Harlequins are seated 7th in the standings with 19 points, scoring 169 goals while conceding 176. 

Leicester Tigers

The Leicester Tigers were at home against Bristol the previous weekend, and they suffered a defeat. In a game that ended 24-54, Leicester Tigers slow start in the first half denied them a chance, while they also lost 12-14 at the end of the half, with the match ending 24-54 at full time. 

However, Leicester Tigers' last defeat was their third in five matches. In prior encounters, this team suffered defeats at the hands of Sale Sharks and Bordeaux Beglesm, ending 39-25 and 42-28. Yet, this team picked up wins over Nottingham and Sharks, ending 29-7-and 56-17.

Expert Betting Tips

Harlequins are doing so badly now, and I do not see Leicester Tigers having an easy task either. Both teams have faced each other a number of times lately, but their encounters have ended with close scores, which seems this one will be the same also. While the Tigers are not showing competitiveness, Harlequins are also finding it difficult to get things right. The two teams have a lot to give, but I like this one to end with high scores, looking at how the two teams' recent games have ended. Also, while the visiting team is doing a bit better, I believe they will get within the lines.