Bristol Bears vs Newcastle Falcons Prediction: The Bears have to step up

At Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol Bears will play Newcastle Falcons in the Gallagher Premiership Rugby. These are two struggling sides looking at their recent performances. I will give full match previews with betting opportunities below. 

Bristol Bears

Bristol Bears are coming off a European Rugby Champions Cup defeat against Clermont and will hope for a better result here. In a game that ended 33-26, Bristol Bears had a very slow start, which saw them losing 12-0 at halftime. However, despite winning the second half 21-26, it was not enough for this team to turn the game around. However, Bristol Bears head into this game with only two wins in their last five games, coming against Leicester Tigers and Benneton. In the standings, Bristol Bears sit second with 35 points from ten games.

Newcastle Falcons

Newcastle Falcons are coming off a defeat to Montpellier in the Europe Challenge Cup, which ended 7-26. However, that was a seventh consecutive defeat for the visiting team. In prior encounters, this team lost to Section Paloise, Dragons, Bath, Northampton Saints, Harlequins, and Ospreys. In fact, Newcastle Falcons' last win in a competitive game was against Saracens last November. In the meantime, Newcastle Falcons have the fewest points in the Gallagher Premiership and head into this game as heavy underdogs. 

Expert Betting Tips

Newcastle Falcons have zero chance in this game, and I will not count on them. On the other hand, with the Bristol Bears having a solid offensive side, I expect them to be able to exploit their visitors’ weaknesses. Take the home team to win with a lot of margins in this game.

The first option is handicap W1(-21.5) with odds at 1.70 on 1Xbet

The second option first half handicap W1(-11.5) with odds at 1.80 on Bet365

The last option is scores in each half 1<2 with odds at 1.71 on Betway