Northampton vs Leicester Predictions - Tigers backed in Rugby Premiership clash

Simon Lewis

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Last updated: 20 Mar 2025

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Northampton Saints have a strong home advantage with recent wins.
Leicester Tigers have struggled in away games, losing 4 of last 5.
Northampton is favored with a 5.5-point handicap against Leicester.

Northampton won their last match against Leicester. (Getty Images)

Northampton vs Leicester Predictions

The Northampton Saints are strong at home and despite being lower on the table, they are favourites. The handicap is set at 5.5 points, something I feel the hosts can cover.

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

Northampton have won their last 4 home matches.
Northampton won their last match against Leicester.
Leicester have lost 4 of their last 5 away matches.

Head to Head

Leicester Tigers beat Northampton 54-33 at the start of February. Although both sides will look very different on this occasion.

Northampton Form

Northampton are currently eighth on the Premiership table with five wins from 11 matches. They are on 26 points and some good results could still get them in the top four hunt.

The Saints beat Bath in early January on home soil before losing out by 10 points at Stade Francais in the Champions Cup a week later. Another week later, the Saints narrowly beat Munster 34-32 at home.

In their final Premiership game before the Six Nations got underway, Northampton lost 22-19 at Harlequins.

Northampton Injuries & Team News

The Saints will be confident on home soil. They have the players, particularly the pack, to get the result.

Leicester Form

Leicester currently hold fourth place on the table with 35 points. They have won six and lost four of their 11 matches. They also drew one fixture.

Prior to the Six Nations break, Leicester drew with Harlequins away from home before beating Exeter at home. The Tigers followed it up with a Champions Cup victory over Ulster at home but then sent a weakened squad to Toulouse the following week. They were hammered 80-12.

In their final Premiership game before the Six Nations, Leicester suffered a 38-31 loss to Gloucester.

Leicester Injuries & Team News

Leicester welcome back their international players from the Six Nations. All are not likely to feature with breaks required.

Verdict

Northampton v Leicester

Leicester Tigers are backed to beat the Northampton Saints by more than 5.5 points.

Leicester -5.5

Handicap

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