Bristol vs Leicester Tigers Betting Tips - Bears backed at home in Premiership against Tigers
Bristol Bears are tipped to cover the -5.5 handicap in their Premiership Rugby clash with Leicester Tigers. Bristol have won four of their last five home league matches and defeated Leicester 42-24 at Ashton Gate last season. Leicester, currently second in the table, have lost two of their last three away games against Bristol. Bristol will be without Benhard Janse van Rensburg due to concussion, but have signed Totoa Auvaa to strengthen their squad. The selection is supported by Bristol's strong home record and recent head-to-head success at home.
- Bristol Bears are tipped to cover the -5.5 handicap against Leicester Tigers.
- Bristol have won four of their last five home Premiership matches.
- Leicester have lost two of their last three away games at Bristol.
Bristol have had two solid home wins in the PREM this season and have had success against Leicester at home in recent clashes. Leicester Tigers are prone to inconsistent performances away from home and lost to Bristol in this fixture last year.
Key Stats - Bears very Good at Home
- Bristol have won 4 of their last 5 home fixtures (PREM).
- Bristol have won 2 of their last 3 home matches against Leicester Tigers (PREM).
- Leicester Tigers have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
- Leicester Tigers lost by 18 points away to Bristol last season.
Tigers over Overall Edge
Leicester lead 10-9 in 20 matches with one draw against Bristol Bears.
Bristol defeated Leicester 42-24 at home last season.
Bristol Looking to Carry Home Form forward
The Bristol Bears scored a converted try and a penalty in the first half against Exeter last weekend to lead 10-0 at half-time.
In the second half, the Bears left it very late to score a penalty and a converted try to come out on top 20-7 against Exeter at home.
Earlier in their PREM campaign, Bristol beat Sale Sharks 34-24 away and Northampton Saints 41-26 at home before losing 30-7 away to Saracens.
The Bristol Bears are third in the Premiership Rugby table with 14 points from four matches.
Bristol have an opportunity to go top of the standings, as they won four of their last five home league games and came out on top against Leicester Tigers in this fixture last season, beating their opponents 42-24.
Leicester Superb Second Half Last Week
Leicester Tigers only scored a penalty in the first half against rivals Northampton Saints last weekend, going into the break trailing 7-3.
However, the Tigers produced a solid second-half display, scoring four tries, a conversion, and a penalty to beat Northampton 28-7 at home.
Before that result, Leicester lost 40-38 to Saracens at home in their PREM season opener before defeating Newcastle 24-19 away and Gloucester 38-31 at home.
The team based at Mattioli Woods Welford Road is second in the Premiership Rugby standings with 16 points after four rounds.
The Leicester Tigers have been in solid form in the league so far, but face a tricky test away to Bristol, as they have been defeated in two of their last three meetings at Ashton Gate.
Bristol Bears vs Leicester Tigers News
Bristol
Benhard Janse van Rensburg has been stood down from all rugby duties indefinitely after sustaining his second major concussion in his last three games.
Director of Rugby Pat Lam has announced the immediate signing of 21-year-old Samoan forward Totoa Auvaa after being recently sacked by Saracens.
Leicester Tigers
Jamie Blamire, Cameron Henderson, Finn Carnduff, and Freddie Steward each crossed the try line in the match against Northampton Saints.
Billy Searle landed a penalty and a conversion in the match, while Freddie Steward kicked over a penalty.
Verdict
Bristol have been in solid form at home in the PREM this season and are tipped to cover the -5.5 handicap in their clash with Leicester Tigers.
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