Bath vs Exeter Chiefs Prediction: A close one to the call

Bath and Exeter Chiefs are set to face off in the eighth round of the English Premiership Rugby competition, with only a one-point difference between them. Ultimately, it remains uncertain which side will emerge victorious in this upcoming fixture.

Bath found themselves on the losing side last weekend, experiencing an 11-9 defeat against Sale Sharks. Despite leading 5-9 in the first half, Bath faltered in the second half, failing to score any goals while Sale Sharks managed to score 6. A quick glance at their recent five matches reveals that Bath has managed only two victories, against Gloucester and Bristol, and has suffered three defeats, two of which were against Northampton Saints and Leicester Tigers.

Exeter Chiefs secured their fourth victory in the last five matches, instilling confidence in the visitors to maintain their positive momentum. During this stretch, Exeter Chiefs triumphed over Sale Sharks, Bristol, Gloucester, and Newcastle Falcons. Their sole defeat occurred against Northampton Saints in a match that concluded 34-19. As they approach this upcoming fixture, Exeter Chiefs currently occupy the 4th spot in the Premiership Rugby standings with 23 points.

Despite being inconsistent, Bath is anticipated to reverse the trend and secure a home victory as the favorites. Additionally, given Exeter Chiefs' recent exceptional performance, the visitors are likely to perform well in covering the spread, and the total points are expected to exceed.