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by Ita Emmanuel | in Rugby Predictions
Northampton Saints will trade tackles with Exeter Chiefs in this 2025-26 Premiership Rugby matchday one fixture on Sunday. Can the Saints kick off their campaign with a win against the Chiefs? Check out our prediction for the match below.Northampton Saints finished eighth in the Premiership Rugby rankings last season to secure their Champions Cup berth. They rounded up their campaign on a low note, losing three of their last four matches.
Phil Dowson’s side will look to better their fortunes this season. They have already started well, defeating Saracens 49-34 in their Premiership Cup opener, and have won four of their last five home matches across competitions.
Exeter Chiefs finished outside the top eight last season with 29 points – 15 fewer than Northampton Saints in eighth place. They lost four of their final five league matches, including their Premiership Cup opener versus Gloucester Rugby.
However, they defeated defending champions Bath Rugby 23-14 in their second Premiership Cup fixture recently. Nonetheless, a win for Rob Baxter's team on Sunday would be a major upset. The Exeter club have lost four of their last five away matches, including each of their last three visits to Northampton.
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The Best Betting Odds for Northampton Saints v Exeter RC Chiefs Match
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1.22 | 26 | 4.33 |
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1.18 | 26 | 5 |
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1.22 | 21 | 4.5 |
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1.25 | 26 | 3.75 |
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1.25 | 31 | 3.85 |
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Northampton Saints vs Exeter RC Chiefs Form
Northampton Saints and Exeter RC Chiefs's standings in the English Premiership Rugby
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Northampton Saints and Exeter RC Chiefs Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
19 Sep 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
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24 May 2025 - Champions Cup
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3 May 2025 - Champions Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
24 May 2025 - Champions Cup
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12 Apr 2025 - Champions Cup
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21 Mar 2025 - English Premiership Rugby
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
19 Sep 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
31 May 2025 - English Premiership Rugby
11 May 2025 - English Premiership Rugby
3 May 2025 - Champions Cup
18 Apr 2025 - English Premiership Rugby
28 Mar 2025 - English Premiership Rugby
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
20 Sep 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
12 Sep 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
31 May 2025 - English Premiership Rugby
18 May 2025 - English Premiership Rugby
11 May 2025 - English Premiership Rugby
27 Apr 2025 - English Premiership Rugby
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
31 May 2025 - English Premiership Rugby
11 May 2025 - English Premiership Rugby
19 Apr 2025 - English Premiership Rugby
29 Mar 2025 - English Premiership Rugby
16 Mar 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
8 Mar 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
20 Sep 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
12 Sep 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
18 May 2025 - English Premiership Rugby
27 Apr 2025 - English Premiership Rugby
22 Mar 2025 - English Premiership Rugby
1 Feb 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
Northampton Saints vs Exeter RC Chiefs Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
0 %
33 %
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Northampton Saints - Exeter RC Chiefs Key Points
- Northampton Saints have won seven of their last 10 matches across competitions.
- Northampton Saints have won four of their last five home matches, three of which by 17 points or more.
- Exeter Chiefs have lost four of their last five Premiership Rugby matches.
- Exeter Chiefs have lost four of their last five away matches, three of which by wide margins.
- Exeter Chiefs have lost their last three trips to face Northampton Saints in Premiership Rugby.
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Our Northampton Saints vs Exeter RC Chiefs Prediction
Exeter Chiefs head into this match as underdogs despite their recent Premiership Cup victory over defending champions Bath. The Chiefs struggled last term in the English rugby top flight and have lost four of their last five away games, mostly by heavy margins.
Northampton Saints also grappled with a poor run of results last term, but have been terrific at home. They have won four of their last five home fixtures, mostly by blowout margins, and have aced their last three home encounters with Exeter Chiefs. Our Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs prediction is Northampton Saints -10.5 handicap points.
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