Exeter RC Chiefs vs Bath Rugby Prediction & Betting Tips - English Premiership Rugby

Prediction published on 18/04/2024, 12:30  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 20/04/2024 at 04:30 in Rugby Predictions

Exeter aim to repeat their recent European Rugby Champions Cup home win over Bath. The Chiefs are sixth in the English Premiership with the visitors in second. The top four qualify for the end-of-season play-offs and the Chiefs are currently two points behind the final qualifying place. They have won eight and lost six in the league this season and it's their home form that has taken them to sixth in the English Premiership. Six of their seven home games have been won with a points difference of +130. That's the best home record in the league this season. They aren't so hot on the road though and were beaten 41-5 at Sale in their most recent league fixture. It's a different story at home though and they recently beat Bath 21-15 in the European Rugby Champions Cup before losing heavily at Stade Toulousain last weekend. 14 of their last 15 home games have ended in victory.

Bath still have hopes of finishing top in the main season of the English Premiership. They are second and only five points behind leaders Northampton Saints with a four-point lead over Bristol in fifth. It's possible that after this weekend their main focus will have to be on securing a top-four finish. Away form is not strong in this league with two wins and five defeats. THeir last four away league matches have all ended in defeat with 132 points conceded in the last three. We tip Exeter Chiefs to get a crucial win.