Harlequins vs Newcastle Predictions & Tips - Quins backed for comfortable home win over Falcons

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 26 Sep 2024

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Ralph Staniforth 26 Sep 2024

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Harlequins lost narrowly to Sale Sharks in their season opener.
Newcastle started their season with a heavy loss to Bristol Bears.
Harlequins have a strong winning streak against Newcastle, winning 7 consecutive matches.

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Harlequins have defeated Newcastle 7 successive times (Getty Images)

Harlequins vs Newcastle Preview

Harlequins suffered defeat in their first game last weekend but should have little trouble seeing off a poor Newcastle side. The Falcons went winless last season and started this season with defeat.

Harlequins vs Newcastle Preview
Head to Head
Harlequins Form
Harlequins Team News & Injuries
Newcastle Form
Newcastle Team News & Injuries

Harlequins have defeated Newcastle 7 successive times.
Harlequins have defeated Newcastle 5 consecutive times at home.
Harlequins beat Newcastle by 28 points last season.
Newcastle have lost their previous 19 fixtures.

Head to Head

Harlequins have won 21 and lost 11 of their 34 games against Newcastle. There have been two draws.

Harlequins Form

Harlequins were edged 12-11 by the Sale Sharks away from home last weekend in their season's opening fixture.

Harlequins went into the break trailing by a single point after the Sale Sharks kicked over a penalty on the stroke of halftime to lead 9-8.

Harlequins regained the lead in the 70th minute of the match via a penalty; however, their lead lasted four minutes before the Sale Sharks slotted home the winning penalty.

Harlequins will fancy their chances to register their first victory of the new season when they host a Newcastle side they have defeated seven successive times and are on a losing streak.

Harlequins Team News & Injuries

Hooker Jack Walker scored the only try of the game in the first half against the Sale Sharks last weekend.

Fullback Leigh Halfpenny kicked over two penalties.

Newcastle Form

Newcastle extended their losing streak in the Premiership when they lost their opening fixture of the season 24-3 against the Bristol Bears at home last weekend.

Newcastle were only trailing 5-3 at halftime against the Bristol Bears before conceding 19 unanswered points in the second leaf, including three tries.

Newcastle face a tough assignment in turning their fortunes around against Harlequins, as they have lost five consecutive times on their opponent's home turf and every match in the Premiership last season.

Newcastle Team News & Injuries

Fly-half Brett Connon scored the only points of the match for his team with a penalty kick after 40 minutes of play.

Verdict

Harlequins v Newcastle

Harlequins are on a winning streak against Newcastle and is tipped to cover the -23.5 handicap.

Harlequins -23.5

Handicap

@10/11 - 3 Units

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