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

Prediction published on 04/01/2024, 09:00  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 06/01/2024 at 02:00 in Rugby Predictions

Second placed Exeter Chiefs can go top of the English Premiership with a home win over leaders Northampton Saints. The Chiefs go into this game just a point behind their opponents. Home form has been totally dominant this season with all five of their league fixtures being won. They've been piling up the points and have scored 41 more than any other side in the English Premiership this season. Their most recent home victory saw them defeat Leicester Tigers 29-10. Other wins have included putting 108 points past Saracens and Harlequins. Away form hasn't been so good but has picked up of late with two of their last three English Premiership games being won. That improvement and their home form means a serious title challenge will be made this season.

Northampton Saints are currently top of the table and like their opponents have won seven matches and lost three. They are also strong at home but not so great on the road. Three away wins have been recorded but there have been a couple of defeats too. They have won their last four league fixtures and that has seen them climb to the top of the English Premiership. Their most recent game was 21-17 home win over Sale Sharks after failing to score in the first half. They can't afford a start like that against Exeter. We tip Exeter to get a sixth home league win of the season and top the table.