Saracens vs Harlequins Prediction: Take a chance on the home team

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will host the Gallagher Premiership Rugby encounter between Saracens and Harlequins. The two teams last meeting ended in Saracens’ favor. Which team wins here? Below, I preview this game and offer predictions. 

Saracens

Saracens played Harlequins in the Premiership Rugby Cup, and they won. In a close contest, Saracens needed a comeback second-half performance, ending 10-17, having lost 19-13 in the first half. In the meantime, Saracens have lost three of their last five matches, coming against Ealing Trailfinders, Exeter Chiefs, and Castres Olympique. In home matches, Saracens have lost twice and won three of their recent games. With 34 points, Saracens sit in 5th spot in the standings after 11 matches.

Harlequins

Harlequins played Bath in a playoff Premiership Rugby Cup, which ended in a 39-28 defeat. In that encounter, this team had a solid lead in the first half, ending 14-28. In the meantime, Harlequins struggled in the second half, conceded 25 goals, and failed to score. However, that defeat was Harlequins’ second in a row, having lost to Saracens in one other game. In other encounters, Harlequins picked up wins over Glasgow Warriors, Northampton Saints, London Scottish, and Ealing Trailfinders. Ahead of this game, Harlequins sit 6th in the standings with 32 points from 11 matches. 

Expert Betting Tips

Despite Harlequins doing a good job in the last fixture of this game, I believe Saracens will get a good win here. Looking at their recent performances, Saracens have not dominated but won; yet, Harlequins have been a decent team, and I believe they will make this game a tough one. I will back this game to end with many points while the Harlequins cover the spread. 

Our first option is over 52.5 with odds at 1.66 on 1Xbet

Our second option is handicap W2 (+10.5) with odds at 1.90 on Bet365

Our last option is away team over 20.5 with odds at 1.76 on Betway