Bristol Bears vs Saracens Predictions & Tips - Saracens backed away from home

Ralph Staniforth

Editor

Last updated: 18 Oct 2024

Ralph Staniforth 18 Oct 2024

Share this article

Saracens have a 6-game winning streak against Bristol Bears.
Bristol Bears recently defeated Exeter with a strong comeback.
Saracens looking to bounce back after a loss to Harlequins.

Expired

Saracens too good for Bears (Getty images)

Bristol Bears vs Saracens Preview

Both sides have started the season well so this could be a very tight encounter. It is Saracens dominance over the Bears in recent years that has been backing the visitors.

Bristol Bears vs Saracens Preview
Head to Head
Bristol Bears Form
Bristol Bears Team News & Injuries
Saracens Form
Saracens Team News & Injuries

Saracens have won 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Saracens have defeated the Bristol Bears 6 successive times.
Saracens beat the Bristol Bears by 21 points away last season.
Bristol Bears have lost 3 consecutive times against Saracens at home.

Head to Head

Saracens have won 12 of their 14 games against Bristol Bears.

Bristol Bears Form

The Bristol Bears came from behind to beat the Exeter Chiefs 40-35 away from home last weekend.

The Bears were 15-12 down against their hosts at the halftime break but found themselves trailing 32-12 in the 63rd minute of the match after conceding a penalty and two converted tries.

However, Bristol mounted a comeback against Exeter, dotting down four tries and three conversions in the time remaining to secure the win.

Before that result, the Bristol Bears beat the Newcastle Falcons 24-3 away, lost 36-41 against Gloucester at home, and defeated Bath 36-26 away.

The Bristol Bears have won all their fixtures on the road thus far but suffered their only defeat at home this season. They have also lost to Saracens three consecutive times at their stadium.

Bristol Bears Team News & Injuries

Ellis Genge and Harry Randall have been included in the 36-man England training squad for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series.

Winger Gabriel Ibitoye scored a second-half hat-trick against Exeter.

Keiran Marmion, Joe Batley, and Gabriel Oghrescored a try each against the Chiefs.

Fly-half AJ MacGinty slotted over five conversions in the match, taking his tally to 36 points for the season.

Saracens Form

Saracens succumbed to their first defeat in the new Premiership season, losing 17-10 against the Harlequins away from home last weekend.

Saracens levelled matters seven minutes into the second half with a converted try after trailing by only seven points at halftime. However, the Harlequins regained their advantage after scoring their second converted try of the match three minutes later.

The home side extended their lead after 70 minutes of play after slotting over a penalty before Saracens reduced the deficit back to seven points with a penalty kick four minutes later.

Saracens have defeated Gloucester 35-26 away, the Sale Sharks 45-26 at home, and the Exeter Chiefs 29-14 at home thus far.

Saracens will fancy their chances to bounce back with a win after their recent loss, as they have a superior record against the Bristol Bears, which includes six successive victories.

Saracens Team News & Injuries

Flanker Andy Onyeama-Christie is out for a lengthy period after sustaining an ankle injury against the Quins last weekend.

Juan Martin Gonzalez suffered a bicep injury and is a doubtful starter.

Hugh Tizard scored the only try for Saracens last weekend.

Alex Lozowski kicked over a conversion and a penalty against the Harlequins.

Verdict

Bristol v Saracens

Saracens are on a lengthy unbeaten run against the Bristol Bears and are tipped to cover the -2.5 handicap.

Saracens -2.5

Hanidcap

@10/11 - 5 Units

100% up to £/€50 bonus

Get up to £/€50 on your first deposit

New bettors; Code SPORT; Wager deposit & bonus 8x; Max qualifying bet stake=initial bonus; Valid 60 days; Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply; T&C apply; 18+

Bet at 10bet