Northampton Saints vs Bristol Predictions - Northampton set to beat Bristol

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 24 Apr 2025

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Northampton Saints have strong home form, winning 5 of last 7 games.
Northampton Saints have won 2 of their last 3 home matches against Bristol
Bristol struggling away with 5 losses in last 7 trips.

Northampton Saints have been in solid form on their home turf (Getty Images)

Northampton Saints vs Bristol Predictions

Northampton Saints vs Bristol Predictions
Head to Head
Northampton Saints Form
Northampton Saints Team News & Injuries
Bristol Form
Bristol Team News & Injuries

The Northampton Saints have found some form and are in solid touch at home, while Bristol have looked vulnerable playing away from home lately.

Northampton have won 3 consecutive fixtures in all competitions
Northampton have won 5 of their last 7 home games in all competitions
Northampton have won 2 of their last 3 home matches against Bristol.
Bristol have lost 5 of their last 7 away fixtures in all competitions.
Bristol have beaten Northampton 5 successive times.

Head to Head

Bristol have a slight edge with 11 wins to eight against the Northampton Saints in 19 meetings.

Northampton lost 31-23 against Bristol away from home earlier this season.

Northampton Saints Form

The Northampton Saints had an excellent first half against Newcastle last weekend, scoring four converted tries to lead 28-10 at the break.

Northampton scored a solitary converted try in the second half, which was enough to see off the comeback of Newcastle to register a narrow 35-34 away victory.

Northampton defeated Coventry 50-23, lost 43-26 to the Ealing Trailfinders, and lost 33-0 to the Leicester Tigers before beating Clermont 46-24 and Castres 51-16 in their last five home games.

Northampton are 8th in the Premiership standings with 33 points from 14 matches.

The Northampton Saints have come good lately and have been in solid form at their stadium, giving the edge needed against a Bristol side that have been underperforming away from home.

Northampton Saints Team News & Injuries

Tom Pearson and Charlie Savala picked up injuries against Newcastle last weekend.

Craig Wright, Luke Green, Fin Smith, Will Glister, and Tom James scored a try each against Newcastle last weekend.

Bristol Form

Bristol could only muster a single try in the first half against the Leicester Tigers last weekend, going into the break trailing by 17 points.

Bristol scored two converted tries in the second stanza but had no answer against the Tigers, losing 36-19 at home.

The Bristol Bears have not been at their best in their last five away fixtures. They beat Saracens 35-26, lost 33-26 to Clermont, and thrashed Ampthill 74-14 before losing 23-14 to Bedford and 53-28 to Gloucester.

Bristol are 3rd on the Premiership log with 46 points from 14 games.

Bristol have battled to get results playing on the road recently, but they have often defeated Northampton in recent seasons. However, the Saints have been playing well lately.

Bristol Team News & Injuries

Irish international Harry Byrne could feature against the Northampton Saints after suffering a concussion in training last week.

James Dun is a doubtful starter after sustaining a head knock against the Tigers.

Joe Batley, Jack Bates, and James Williams missed the match against Leicester last weekend due to late injuries.

Gabriel Ibitoye, Kalaveti Ravouvou, and Harry Randall dotted down over the try line against the Leicester Tigers last weekend.

Verdict

Northampton Saints v Bristol

The Northampton Saints have been in decent nick at home and are tipped to cover the -8.5 handicap in their clash with Bristol.

Northampton -8.5

Handicap

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