On November 24, 2023, at 19:45 UTC, 6th-placed Northampton Saints face off against 5th-placed Harlequins at Franklin’s Gardens. Northampton seeks redemption after a shocking defeat by Leicester Tigers last weekend.
Northampton vs Harlequins
Date: 24/11/2023
Time: 19:45 UTC
Venue: Franklin’s Gardens
Northampton has asserted dominance in their last two head-to-head encounters at home, with an impressive 46-17 victory over Harlequins in January of this year.
However, Northampton’s suffered a surprising 26-17 defeat at the hands of Leicester Tigers in their previous outing. Eager for redemption, the Saints will be determined to bounce back and reestablish their stronghold at Franklin’s Gardens.
Given Northampton’s recent dominance against Harlequins on home turf and their hunger for redemption, our prediction leans towards a Northampton victory in this upcoming match against Harlequins.
Prediction: Home win
Northampton Saints, coming off a setback with a 26-17 defeat against Leicester Tigers, are keen on redemption. Their recent form includes a mixed bag of results in the last six games, with victories against Newcastle Falcons, Bath, and Exeter Chiefs, but losses to Sale Sharks, Bristol Bears, and the struggling Leicester Tigers.
Harlequins, on the other hand, are recovering from a 38-10 defeat by Saracens in their last outing. Despite the recent setback, Harlequins have showcased resilience, winning four of their last six matches and suffering defeats only against Gloucester and Saracens.
Northampton have shown dominance in head-to-head encounters, having won the last two, including a commanding 46-17 victory in January. As the teams prepare to clash, Northampton will look to capitalize on their home advantage and continue their winning streak against Harlequins.
Northampton: A Waller, Langdon, Davison, Moon, Munga, Coles, Pearson, Ludlam, Furbank, Hendy, Freeman, Dingwall, Ramm, F Smith, Mitchell
Harlequins: Porter, Marler, Walker, Collier, Launchbury, Hammond, Lamb, W Evans, Dombrandt, David, Green, Beard, Esterhuizen, Lynagh, Smith