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Newcastle vs Northampton Saints Predictions & Tips - Saints to see off the Falcons in Premiership

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Last updated: 16 Apr 2025
Ralph Staniforth 16 Apr 2025
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  • Northampton has an eight-game winning streak against Newcastle.
  • Newcastle struggles with consistency, on a six-match losing streak.
  • Saints poised to cover the -18.5 handicap, strong away performance needed.
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Northampton Saints have defeated Newcaste eight times in a row (Getty Images)

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Newcastle have been slightly better than in previous seasons but have still not posed much of a challenge to the top sides. Despite the Saints struggles, I fancy them to cover away form home.
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  • Head to Head
  • Newcastle Form
  • Newcastle News & Injuries
  • Northampton Saints Form 
  • Northampton Saints News & Injuries

  • Northampton have won 2 of their last 5 in all competitions.
  • Northampton have lost 5 of their last 6 away games in all competitions.
  • Northampton have defeated Newcastle 8 times in a row.
  • Newcastle have lost 4 of their last 6 home matches in all competitions.
  • Newcastle have lost 4 consecutive home games against Northampton.

Head to Head


In 33 meetings, Northampton have won 24 and Newcastle just nine.

Newcastle Form


Newcastle's last five home results in all competitions have been inconsistent. They lost 26-7 to Montpellier, beat Caldy 73-12, and Gloucester 22-17 before losing 41-29 to Bath and 39-15 to the Sale Sharks.

Newcastle are last in the Premiership standings with ten points from 13 games
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Despite winning twice recently, Newcastle are on a six-match losing streak in the Premiership, which includes a heavy loss against Northampton. Additionally, they have lost four times in a row against the Saints at home. 

Newcastle News & Injuries


Brett Connon has scored 41 points for his club this season.

Jamie Blamire has scored five tries in this edition of the Premiership.

Northampton Saints Form 


The Northampton Saints contested two knockout matches in the European Rugby Champions Cup, beating Clermont 46-24 in the round of 16 and Castres 51-16 in the quarter-finals at home.

The Saints' last five away matches in all competitions include a 45-35 loss to Stade Francais, a 22-19 loss to the Harlequins, a 54-33 defeat to the Leicester Tigers, and a 66-33 victory against Nottingham before losing 27-24 to the Sale Sharks. 

Northampton are 8th in the Premiership table with 28 points from 13 matches. 

The Northampton Saints have struggled to win fixtures away from home lately. However, they have an excellent winning record against Newcastle, which includes eight consecutive victories. 

Northampton Saints News & Injuries


George Hendy is out injured after he dislocated his shoulder against Castres. 

Fly-half Fin Smith has scored 78 points in the 2024/25 Premiership.

Tommy Freeman and Ollie Sleightholme have scored five tries each this season. 

Verdict

The Northampton Saints are on a lengthy winning streak against Newcastle and are tipped to cover the -18.5 handicap.

 

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