Northampton vs Bulls Predictions - Bulls can get close against in-form Saints

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Last updated: 12 Apr 2024

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Northampton vs Bulls predictions for Saturday’s European Champions Cup quarter-final
Hosts have won 11 of their last 12 games
Can the Bulls upset the odds to reach the semis?

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Northampton vs Bulls predictions for Saturday’s European Champions Cup quarter-final (Getty Images)

Northampton vs Bulls Predictions

Both teams are in superb form coming into this fixture but the home advantage does give Northampton the edge. The handicap of 10 points is a tough one as the Bulls can blow hot and cold on occasion.

Northampton vs Bulls Predictions
Head to Head
Northampton Form
Northampton Injuries & Team News
Bulls Form
Bulls Injuries & Team News

Still, given the form of the visitors, I am backing them to get within a score of the victory.

Northampton have won 11 of their last 12 matches.
Northampton have not lost at home since 21 October 2023.
Bulls have won 8 of their last 9 matches.

Head to Head

These sides have never before met.

Northampton Form

Northampton Saints are enjoying a fantastic season thus far with 10 wins in 14 Rugby Premiership matches. They currently top the Premiership able by five points.

To add to that, the Saints have reached the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup after beating Munster 24-14 last weekend. Prior to that, Northampton beat Saracens 41-30 in the Premiership.

Over their last 12 fixtures in all competitions, the Saints have been victorious on 11 occasions. Their only defeat in that period came in a 52-21 loss at Bristol when many of their players were on international duty for the Six Nations.

Northampton Injuries & Team News

Northampton are at full strength this weekend. With a semi-final within their grasp, no risk will be taken on home soil.

Bulls Form

The Bulls, like their opponents, are having a fine season. They are currently third on the URC table with nine wins in 13 games.

In the Champions Cup the Pretoria outfit has also put a marker down, although, it must be said, their away form has been suspect at times. The Bulls have won eight of their last nine games in all competitions.

At the end of March, Jake White’s side were hammered 47-14 at Leinster, although they did bounce back to beat the Dragons 31-10 away the followed week. Last weekend the Bulls were in top form as they ran away with it against Lyon at home, winning the match 59-19.

Bulls Injuries & Team News

Jake White has put a strong side out on the park for Saturday’s clash in Northampton. It will be a tough fixture to overcome, but they have a proven ability to win when their backs are against the wall.

Verdict

Northampton v Bulls

The Bulls are backed to get within 10 points of the Northampton Saints.

Bulls +10

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