At Welford Road Stadium on November 18, 2023, at 15:05 UTC. Leicester Tigers, currently 9th in the Premiership standings after back-to-back losses, are hungry for a win. They face a formidable challenge in 5th-placed Northampton, riding high on a three-game winning streak.
Leicester Tigers vs Northampton
Date: 18/11/2023
Time: 15:05 UTC
Venue: Welford Road Stadium
Leicester Tigers, having lost four of their last five games, face a formidable Northampton side riding a three-game winning streak and sitting comfortably at 5th in the Premiership standings. Despite recent struggles, Leicester holds a strong head-to-head record, winning the last 4/6 encounters against Northampton. We predict Leicester Tigers to leverage their historical dominance and bounce back with a win against Northampton.
Prediction: Leicester Tigers to win
Leicester Tigers, coming off back-to-back defeats against Saracens and Harlequins (32-17 and 29-25, respectively), aim to turn the tide. Leicester, currently trailing at 9th after five games, has a strong historical edge, winning four of their last six encounters with Northampton, including a commanding 41-21 victory in September 2022.
However, Northampton, currently 5th in the Premiership standings after a triumphant run, poses a significant challenge. Their last three victories, a hard-fought 16-14 win against Newcastle Falcons, a gritty 24-18 triumph against Bath, and a convincing 34-19 result against Exeter Chiefs, showcase their formidable form. Notably, Northampton secured a narrow 19-18 win in their last encounter with Leicester Tigers.
Leicester Tigers: Brown , Josh Bassett, Guy Porter, Dan Kelly, Ollie Hassell-Collins, Jamie Shillcock, Tom Whiteley; James Cronin, Charlie Clare, Will Hurd, Cameron Henderson, Sam Carte, Liebenberg, Tommy, Cracknell
Northampton: Alex Waller, Robble Smith, Paul Hill, Salakala-Loto, Alex Moon, Scott-Young, Juarno Augustus, Sam Graham, Tom James, Fin Smith, Fraser Dingwall, Matt Proctor, Tommy Freeman, James Ramm, Tom Collins