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Exeter RC Chiefs vs Bristol RC Bears Prediction & Betting Tips - English Premiership Rugby
by Steve Ashfield | in Rugby Predictions
Exeter Chiefs are still looking for their first win in the new English Premiership season. They are one from bottom in the table after three matches and this weekend host second placed Bristol Rugby. Here's our match prediction.
The Chiefs have lost all three of their matches but it's not been an easy fixture list for them. Their season began with a disappointing 17-14 home loss to Leicester TIgers (currently third in the table).
Two away losses have since been incurred by Exeter. They lost by six points at defending champions Northampton Saints and went down 29-14 at Saracens last weekend. It's the first time in 15 seasons that their first three league fixtures have all been lost.
They need a boost and have received that with Jacques Vermeulen making his return for this game against Bristol Rugby. Franco Molina who plays international rugby for Argentina will make his debut. With other players such as Harvey Skinner and Scott Sio also back, an improved performance looks likely.
Bristol Rugby begin the weekend in second, three points behind leaders Saracens. They have won two of their three matches this season, beginning with a 24-3 win at Newcastle Falcons who are bottom of the table.
Their first home game of the season was a thriller but they lost it 44-41 to Gloucester. Bristol returned to winning ways last weekend when winning by a ten-point margin at Bath. That continued their excellent away form in the English Premiership.
Bristol Rugby had the best away league record last season with six of their nine matches being won. A win here will be their sixth in a row on the road. We tip them to win this match receiving a 4.5 points start in what should be a close game.
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The Best Betting Odds for Exeter RC Chiefs v Bristol RC Bears Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.53 | 21 | 2.7 |
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1.67 | 21 | 2.3 |
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1.59 | 20 | 2.41 |
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1.59 | 20 | 2.41 |
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1.74 | 21 | 2.3 |
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1.59 | 21 | 2.41 |
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1.59 | 21 | 2.41 |
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1.59 | 20 | 2.41 |
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1.7 | 22 | 2.24 |
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1.53 | 23 | 2.85 |
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1.5 | 23 | 2.75 |
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1.71 | 25 | 2.16 |
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1.57 | 23 | 2.5 |
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1.61 | 20 | 2.4 |
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Exeter RC Chiefs vs Bristol RC Bears Form
Exeter RC Chiefs and Bristol RC Bears's standings in the English Premiership Rugby
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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29 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 63 |
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5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | -56 |
Exeter RC Chiefs and Bristol RC Bears Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
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3/6 (50%)
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1/6 (17%)
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5/6 (83%)
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4/6 (67%)
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3/6 (50%)
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3/6 (50%)
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5/6 (83%)
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1/6 (17%)
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Exeter RC Chiefs vs Bristol RC Bears Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Exeter RC Chiefs - Bristol RC Bears Key Points
- Bristol have won their last five away league matches.
- Bristol had the best away record in last season's English Premiership.
- Exeter Chiefs have lost all three of their league fixtures this season.
- Exeter Chiefs have only won two of their last eight league matches.
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Our Exeter RC Chiefs vs Bristol RC Bears Prediction
It's been a poor start to the season for Exeter Chiefs with all three of their matches ending in defeat. They had their struggles at the end of last term too and failed to make it into the end-of-season play-offs. They do have some returning players this week though.
Bristol Rugby are second in the table and in excellent form on the road. They had the best away form in the league last season and have already won two on the road this term. Our Exeter Chiefs v Bristol Rugby prediction is Bristol Rugby to win on a +4.5 points handicap.
Prediction :
Bristol Rugby to win on a +5.5 points handicap
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
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