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Exeter RC Chiefs vs Harlequins FC Prediction & Betting Tips - English Premiership Rugby
by Devesh Jaganath | in Rugby Predictions
Exeter Cheifs and Harlequins will lock horns in the final match of Round 17 in the Gallagher Premiership this weekend. The hosts are currently in seventh place, while the visitors are fifth. Saturday's match holds immense significance for Exeter Chiefs. Despite currently occupying seventh place in the table, they are just four points adrift of the top four. Following their impressive 38-17 victory over Gloucester at Kingsholm in their previous outing, Exeter remain firmly in contention for a playoff spot. The bonus-point win, orchestrated by England centre Henry Slade, highlighted his influential role in the midfield, causing problems for Gloucester throughout the match. Exeter Chiefs' recent form has been mixed, winning just two of their last five matches across the Premiership and Champions Cup. Following a 41-5 defeat to Sale Sharks, they bounced back with victories over Bath (21-15) in the Champions Cup round of 16, only to suffer a comprehensive 64-26 loss to Toulouse, ending their European campaign. In their return to Premiership action, they fell to Bath (26-14) before securing that win against Gloucester. Head coach Rob Baxter has opted for an unchanged XV from their last outing.
Harlequins are back in Premiership action, aiming to secure a spot in the playoffs following a hard-fought defeat to Toulouse (38-26) in the Champions Cup semi-finals. In April, Quins started with impressive victories over Glasgow Warriors (28-24) and Bordeaux (41-42) in the Champions Cup, followed by a narrow loss to Sale Sharks (37-31). They then bounced back with a notable win against Premiership leaders Northampton Saints (41-32). Now, Harlequins have the chance to end a ten-year drought for a Premiership regular season double over Exeter Chiefs, having secured a 22-14 victory at The Stoop in round 2. The last season double occurred during the 2013/14 season. However, there's a concern regarding the potential fatigue from their exertions against Toulouse, which may come to the fore late in the match. Harlequins have made four changes to the starting XV from the team that lost to Toulouse in the Champions Cup semi-final last weekend. The return of experienced duo Joe Marler and James Chisholm, along with the in-form Will Porter and versatile Oscar Beard, adds depth and experience to the lineup.
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The Best Betting Odds for Exeter RC Chiefs v Harlequins FC Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.73 | 21 | 2.2 |
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1.58 | 20 | 1.97 |
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1.83 | 23 | 2.1 |
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1.83 | 23 | 2.1 |
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1.83 | 19 | 2 |
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1.79 | 20 | 2.12 |
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1.88 | 23 | 2.11 |
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1.01 | 71 | 11 |
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1.01 | 81 | 15 |
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1.8 | 19 | 2.1 |
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2.13 | 21 | 1.77 |
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Exeter RC Chiefs vs Harlequins FC Form
Exeter RC Chiefs and Harlequins FC's standings in the English Premiership Rugby
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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50 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 75 |
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50 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 9 | -34 |
Exeter RC Chiefs and Harlequins FC Last Matches
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Exeter RC Chiefs - Harlequins FC Key Points
- Exeter Chiefs have lost three of their last five games in all competitions
- Exeter lost their last home game 26-14 to Bath
- Harlequins have won the last two matches between these sides
- Harlequins have earned the second-most bonus points in this competition (13)
- Harlequins have covered the +6.5 line in six of their last seven games against this opponent
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Our Exeter RC Chiefs vs Harlequins FC Prediction
This is arguably the most difficult outcome to predict of all the matches in the Gallagher Premiership this weekend, with both sides separated on the log only by bonus points. Based on this season’s performances, this feels like a match that will see the Quins attack versus Exeter’s defence, and Exeter are the favourites owing to Quin's coming off a hard-fought loss in the Champions Cup last weekend. Still, we expect a very close contest here and fancy the visitors to keep the margin below a converted try. Our Exeter Chiefs vs Harlequins prediction: Harlequins +6.5.
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