Saracens vs Harlequins Prediction: A competitive game is expected

In Week 13 of the Gallagher Premiership, Saracens will host Harlequins on Saturday evening. Saracens currently hold fourth place in the league standings, while Harlequins are in second place. With just one point separating these two sides, the match promises to be fiercely contested with everything to play for.

Saracens enter this match with a mixed bag of form. They displayed dominance against Exeter in January, securing a commanding 40-22 victory at home. Prior to that, they achieved a crucial win against Lyon in the European Champions Cup group stage, securing their spot in the post-season competition. However, these victories followed a significant 40-point loss to Bordeaux Begles and a 19-10 defeat against the Tigers at the beginning of the New Year. Nonetheless, with a record of seven wins and five losses, they remain on track for the playoffs. Notably, they defeated their upcoming opponent 38-10 earlier in the season, providing them with significant confidence heading into this match.

Harlequins were on a solid streak before narrowly losing 20-19 to the Tigers in their last match at the end of January. This defeat halted a four-match winning streak, which included victories over Ulster and Cardiff in the European Rugby Champions Cup, as well as consecutive wins over Newcastle and Gloucester in the Premiership. Currently, there are six teams in the Premiership with seven wins and five losses, but Harlequins lead the pack with nine bonus points earned so far. The visitors have won their last two away games and have split their six road matches in this competition evenly. However, they have struggled to defeat their upcoming opponent on the road in their last five attempts, which may pose a challenge for them in this match as well.

While Harlequins currently hold the advantage in the standings, Saracens have a track record of delivering significant results when it counts, and they view this match as one they can win, especially considering their typically strong home form and previous victory against this opponent earlier in the season. Matches between these two teams are usually high-quality showdowns, but I anticipate the hosts to emerge victorious in this encounter. I suggest considering a bet on total points scored, as this game is likely to be competitive.