Bath vs Northampton Saints Prediction: A tricky opener is expected

The Recreation Ground will be the venue for the Premiership Rugby encounter between Bath and Northampton Saints. The previous season, these two teams faced each other three times, with the Northampton Saints winning twice. Can Bath open their season with a win here? 

Bath

Bath had a strong performance the previous season but could not win the league title. This team finished with 60 points in 18 matches in the regular season, sharing points with first-placed Northampton Saints. However, their playoff matches saw this team defeat Sale Sharks but lose to the Northampton Saints in the final. Heading into the new season, Bath have had three wins in their last five matches, with two others coming against Newcastle Falcons and Northampton Saints. 

Northampton Saints

Northampton Saints will start their title defense against a tough Bath side and hope to secure a win. This team finished the regular season at the top of the table in the previous season with 60 points. In the meantime, they needed a 22-20 win over Saracens in the semifinal stage before defeating Bath 25-21 in the final. In the meantime, the Northampton Saints lost two, won three of their last five matches into the new season, and come in as underdogs in this fixture. 

Expert Betting Tips

The Northampton Saints still look like the real deal in this fixture despite coming in as the underdogs. It is clear that Bath are at home and will see this game as revenge after last season's final defeat. In the meantime, this is a game of quality and level of play, and the Northampton Saints are just miles ahead here. We can expect this one to be close, but the Northampton Saints should be able to begin their title defense with a win.