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by Ita Emmanuel | in Rugby Predictions
Second-placed Bristol Bears will trade tackles with ninth-placed Exeter Chiefs in this Premiership Rugby matchday 12 fixture on Saturday at the Ashton Gate Stadium. The Bears will hope to close the gap to two points on league leaders Bath with a win over the two-time champions. Here is our prediction for the match.
Bristol Bears won their last match, defeating league leaders Bath 40-21 at home in Premiership Rugby Cup Group D clash. After a dramatic first-half draw, a thumping 19-0 second-half shutdown saw the team comfortably dispatch the Somerset-based side.
The win saw Pat Lam's side rack up three victories in their last four matches, losing one. They have also won their last three home matches with the most recent being their 40-21 win over Bath.
Exeter Chiefs reached the Premiership Rugby Cup final where they lost 48-14 to league leaders Bath in their last match. After a competitive first half, they were blown away by a 31-0 second-half shutdown.
The Premiership Cup final loss marked their second defeat in the competition and also their second in seven matches. Also, Rob Baxter's side ended a five-match losing streak as the visiting team with a 36-14 win over Hartpury University in Premiership Rugby Cup Group E clash.
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The Best Betting Odds for Bristol RC Bears v Exeter RC Chiefs Match
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1.08 | 34 | 7.5 |
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1.08 | 51 | 7 |
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1.08 | 23 | 9.06 |
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1.08 | 23 | 9.06 |
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1.13 | 31 | 7.5 |
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Bristol RC Bears vs Exeter RC Chiefs Form
Bristol RC Bears and Exeter RC Chiefs's standings in the English Premiership Rugby
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45 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 80 |
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16 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 10 | -85 |
Bristol RC Bears and Exeter RC Chiefs Last Matches
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2/6 (33%)
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4/6 (67%)
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2/6 (33%)
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4/6 (67%)
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4/6 (67%)
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2/6 (33%)
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1/6 (17%)
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5/6 (83%)
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Bristol RC Bears vs Exeter RC Chiefs Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Bristol RC Bears - Exeter RC Chiefs Key Points
- Bristol Bears have won three of their last four matches in all competitions, averaging a 33-point winning margin per contest.
- Bristol Bears have won their last three home matches, averaging a 19.5-point winning margin in the last two.
- Exeter Chiefs have lost five of their last six matches as the visiting team.
- Exeter Chiefs have averaged a 19.3-point losing margin in their last four away losses.
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Our Bristol RC Bears vs Exeter RC Chiefs Prediction
Bristol Bears and Exeter Chiefs will head into this match on the threshold of contrasting fortunes in Premiership Rugby this season. Bristol Bears boast a more impressive league campaign compared to their matchday 12 opponents.
They have won three of their last four matches by blowout margins, averaging a 33-point winning margin per contest. Also, they have won their last three home matches, averaging a 19.5-point winning margin in the last two. Based on these indicators, our Bristol Bears vs Exeter Chiefs prediction is Bristol Bears -17.5 points handicap.
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