Bristol RC Bears vs Bath Rugby Prediction & Betting Tips - Premiership Rugby Cup

Prediction published on 29/10/2025, 15:45  by Ita Emmanuel | Modified on 31/10/2025 at 05:54 in Rugby Predictions

This Group A Premiership Rugby Cup round three fixture will see Bristol Bears host Bath Rugby on Friday. The Bears will look to boost their chances of reaching the knockout stage with a win against the defending champions. Let's dive into details and our prediction. 

Bristol Bears suffered defeat in their Premiership Cup opener, losing 24-15 away to Sale Sharks. They made up for this defeat with an impressive 40-24 bonus-point away victory over group leaders Gloucester Rugby in their second game. Their most recent game – a league outing – ended in a 40-15 away defeat to Bath Rugby.

The Bristol club have both points and vengeance on the line in this match. They are third in Group A with five points and could overtake Gloucester at the top with a win on Friday. Pat Lam's side have won their last four home games. They have enjoyed an impressive winning streak in their last 10 home fixtures against Bath since 2017.

Bath enter this match bottom of the group with zero points after losing their opening game 23-14 to Exeter Chiefs. Johann van Graan's side have suffered defeats in three of their last four away matches. They have also lost four of their last five trips to face Bristol Bears.