Northampton Saints vs Leicester Tigers Prediction & Betting Tips - English Premiership Rugby

Prediction published on 19/03/2025, 14:45  by Ita Emmanuel | Modified on 20/03/2025 at 07:18 in Rugby Predictions

Eighth-placed Northampton Saints will host fourth-placed Leicester Tigers in this Gallagher Premiership Rugby matchday 12 fixture on Friday at the Franklin's Garden. The Jimmies will hope to close the gap on the top four positions to five points with a win over the Tigers. Here is our prediction for the match.

Northampton Saints lost their last match 43-26 against Ealing Trailfinders in Premiership Cup quarterfinals. This result halted their back-to-back blowout victories over Coventry R.F.C (50-23) and Nottingham (66-33) in the competition.

Notably, Phil Dowson's side will hope to bounce back to winning ways after their Premiership Cup quarterfinal loss ended their five-match winning streak at home.

Leicester Tigers won their last match, thrashing Coventry R.F.C 68-26 away in Premiership Cup Group B clash. This result extended the team's winning run to three matches (all Premiership Cup fixtures), including a 54-33 home win over Northampton Saints.

However, they have struggled for results on the road. The Premiership Cup win over Coventry R.F.C ended a five-match winless run, which included four defeats and a draw for Michael Cheika's side. They will hope to return to winning ways on Friday but are unlikely to take down an informed Northampton Saints who have turned the Franklin's Garden into a fortress.