Northampton Saints vs Bristol Bears: Prediction for the Match on April 26, 2025

Northampton Saints vs Bristol Bears: Prediction and odds on the Match on 26 April 2025

In round 15 of the England Premiership Rugby, Northampton Saints taking on Bristol at the Franklin’s Gardens. Bristol lost their last two matches, while Northampton Saints won all three of their previous games. Can they continue to be unbeaten here? I will take a proper look at the preview of this game and offer free betting opportunities.

Northampton Saints: Form and Statistics

Northampton Saints won over Newcastle Falcons 34-35 in a close battle in their last match. Seeing that they have won all three games they have played so far against Castres Olympique and Clermont before their previous game. Obviously, in all the matches the Northampton Saints have played, they have scored at least 35 goals. They have accumulated 24 points at home since the start of the season, winning five games and losing two. They are seated eighth in the league standings with 33 points from 14 games

Northampton Saints Lineup

Northampton Saints are expected to field their starting squad that played in the last match to win their fourth game, with the reserve players remaining Ollie Fletcher, Micky Rewcastle, Richard Palframan, Ewan Baker, Ollie Leatherbarrow, Guy Pepper, Richie Arnold, and Will Spencer.

Northampton Saints Expected Lineup

Elliot Obatoyinbo, Alex Hearle, Connor Doherty, Calum Clark, Thomas Frederick Stephenson, James Connon, Stuart Commins, Adam Brocklebank, Jamie Blamire, Murray McCallum, John Hawkins, Sebastian de Chaves, Sam Lockwood, Neild Best, Callum Chick.

Bristol Bears: Form and Statistics

Bristol lost to Leicester Tigers in their last game, 19-36 on the scoreboard. Given that the match marks their second consecutive loss, they lost to Gloucester 53-28 in their previous game. Whereas the two games they lost resulted in a combined total of over 40 goals. Playing away, they are better, having won five of their seven matches, lost just two, and earned 27 points. They are seated 3rd in the league standings with 46 points from 14 games. They are at the same point as the team in the second position.

Bristol Bears Lineup

Although they have lost using their last lineup, all they need here is to believe there are no players in the injury room. They will use the same lineup they used in the previous game, with the following replacement players: Harry Thacker, Yann Thomas, Max Lahiff, Benjamin Grondonda, Jake Heenan, Kieran Marmion, Benjamin Elizalde, and Joe Jenkins.

Bristol Expected Lineups

Rich Lane, Deago Bailey, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Benhard Janse van Rensburg, Gabriel Ibitoye, AJ MacGinty, Harry Randall, Ellis Genge, Gabriel Oghre, George Kloska, James Dun, Josh Caulfield, Steven Luatua, Fitz Harding, Viliame Mata.

Northampton Saints vs Bristol Bears Head-to-Head Statistics

Northampton Saints and Bristol have met nine times since 2021, with Northampton Saints winning three times and Bristol winning six times. Their last match ended in a 31-23 victory for Northampton Saints. 

Northampton Saints vs Bristol Bears Match Tips & Odds

• Northampton Saints have won their last three games, while Bristol lost their previous two. A bet on Northampton Saints to win both halves is available on Betway with odds at 1.65.
• The first half was the highest-scoring half in Northampton Saints' last game, Bristol's previous two games, and their head-to-head match. The highest-scoring first half in this fixture has a value of 1.86 on Betway.
• Northampton Saints and Bristol played a 31-21 game in their last head-to-head match. 1xbet offers a bet on an even goalscorer line, with odds at 1.83.

Northampton Saints vs Bristol Bears Prediction 26 April 2025

Northampton Saints are expected to win here because they have won all three games they have played recently, while Bristol has lost both of their recent games. Furthermore, Northampton Saints have won five games since the start of the season. In conclusion, both teams scored the most goals in the first half of their last head-to-head match. The first half has been the high-scoring half in Northampton Saints' previous game, as well as in Bristol's last two games.

Our match prediction: is a win for Northampton Saints in both halves here with odds at 1.65 on the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our betting tip: is for the first half to be the high-scoring half, with odds at 1.86 on the Betway bookmaker.

Our last match prediction: is handicap W1(-6.5) with odds at 1.61 on 1Xbet bookmaker.