On November 17, 2023, at 19:45 UTC, the Recreation Ground stadium will witness Bath and Bristol Bears go head-to-head. Bristol Bears, currently 7th in the Premiership standings, are hungry for redemption after three consecutive losses, including a challenging 27-13 defeat by Sale Sharks. Standing firm at 3rd place, Bath is poised to defend their position and keep the intensity alive in this Premiership game.
Bath vs Bristol Bears
Date: 17/11/2023
Time: 19:45 UTC
Venue: Recreation Ground stadium
As Bristol Bears look to break a three-game losing streak, facing Bath at 7th place in the Premiership standings, the odds appear challenging. Their recent 27-13 defeat by Sale Sharks adds to the pressure. Meanwhile, Bath, currently 3rd in the standings, displayed dominance with a convincing 45-27 victory over Gloucester. Considering the recent form, Bookmaker Ratings prediction leans towards a Bath triumph in this matchup against a struggling Bristol Bears side.
Prediction #1: Bath to win
Prediction #2: Over 40,5 points
Bristol Bears, currently in a challenging three-game losing streak, aim to reverse their fortunes against Bath. The Bears’ recent setbacks include a 27-13 loss to Sale Sharks, a 29-20 defeat against Exeter Chiefs, and a narrow 23-20 result against Harlequins, placing them at 7th in the Premiership standings. Despite their recent struggles, Bristol holds a psychological advantage, having won the last three head-to-head encounters, including a 15-13 triumph in February.
On the opposing side, Bath enters the match at 3rd place in the Premiership standings. They come off a convincing 45-27 win against Gloucester, breaking a sequence of back-to-back losses to Northampton and Leicester Tigers. However, Bath faces the challenge of having lost their last three encounters against Bristol Bears.
Bath: Beno Obano, Niall Annett, Thomas Du Toit, Josh McNally, Lee Warner, Miles Reid, Sam Underhill, Jaco Coetzee, Schreuder, Bailey, Will Muir, Redpath, Max Ojomoh, McConnochie, Glanville
Bristol Bears: Richard Lane, Callum Sheedy, Harry Thacker, Sam Grahamslaw, Will Capon, George Kloska, Josh Caulfield, Joe Batley, James Dun, Fitz Harding, Magnus Bradbury, Kiaren Marmion,Gabriel Ibitoye, Rensburg, Virimi Vakatawa