Harlequins vs Bristol Predictions - Quins to outclass Bears

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Harlequins favored due to strong home performance.
Bristol unbeaten on the road this season.
Key players returning from international duty to boost Harlequins.

Quins to step up at home (Getty Images)

Harlequins vs Bristol Preview

This should be a very competitive match between two in-form sides. I am backing Harlequins due to their strong home form, although the Bears have been good on the road.

Harlequins vs Bristol Preview
Head to Head
Harlequins Form
Harlequins Team News & Injuries
Bristol Form
Bristol Team News & Injuries

Harlequins have won 3 of their last 5 games in all competitions.
Harlequins have won 5 of their last 7 home fixtures.
Bristol have won all their away fixtures in the Premiership this season.

Head to Head

Harlequins lead 11-7 in 18 matches against Bristol Bears.

Harlequins Form

Harlequins produced a solid away performance before the break in the league, defeating Exeter 36-19.

Harlequins have contested three fixtures on their home patch thus far, beating Newcastle 28-14 and Saracens 17-10 before losing 26-24 against Bath.

The Harlequins are 5th in the Premiership table with 18 points from six games.

Harlequins will be strengthened by players returning from the Autumn Nation Series, giving them the edge needed to overcome their opponents.

Harlequins Team News & Injuries

Sam Riley and Will Hobson have signed contract extensions with the Harlequins.

England internationals Marcus Smith, Chandler Cunningham-South, Fin Baxter, Alex Dombrandt, and Luke Northmore have returned to the squad after competing in the Autumn Nations Series but may be rested this weekend.

Langi Gleeson, Rodrigo Isgro and Dino Lamb are back after being away on international duty.

Bristol Form

Bristol played Northampton before the break in the Premiership, winning 31-23 to secure the first home of the new season.

The Bristol Bears have yet to lose on the travels this season, defeating Newcastle 24-3, Bath 36-26, and Exeter 40-35.

Bristol are 3rd in the Premiership standings with 24 points from six games.

Bristol will need to produce another solid performance on the road to get the result against the Harlequins, but it will not be an easy task, as their opponents have found some form on their home turf.