Bath v Leicester Tigers Prediction, Tips and Bet Builder

Two of English rugby's biggest rivals, Bath and Leicester Tigers, meet in a crucial Gallagher Prem clash at the Recreation Ground on Saturday.

Heading into the final round of fixtures, Bath sit second in the table, two points ahead of third-placed Leicester and a further two clear of Exeter Chiefs in fourth.

Both Bath and the Tigers are guaranteed a top-four finish, with a win for either side seeing them grab second place and a home play-off semi-final.

Bath v Leicester Tigers Tips Summary

Best Bet - Leicester Tigers +10.5 @ 8/11
Alternative Bet - Jamie Blamire anytime tryscorer @ 7/4
Bet Builder - Henry Arundell anytime tryscorer, Adam Radwan anytime tryscorer & Highest scoring half - second @ 8/1

Bath v Leicester Tigers Prediction

Best Bet: Leicester Tigers +10.5 @ 8/11

Bath’s form has nosedived in recent weeks and they head into this crucial contest having suffered four defeats in their last five matches in all competitions.

The Blue, Black and Whites will have been hoping fly-half Finn Russell would have recovered in time for this game, but he remains sidelined and his continued absence is a huge blow.

Leicester have won seven of their last nine Gallagher Prem assignments and they will feel bullish about their chances of coming away from the Rec with a victory.

The two defeats the Tigers suffered during this period have been by four and nine-point margins and the +10 handicap they have been offered for this clash seems generous.

Alternative Bet: Jamie Blamire anytime tryscorer @ 7/4

Leicester hooker Jamie Blamire has proven to be an attacking outlet this season and he grabbed his 12th try in all competitions in the win at Sale last month.

The 28-year-old’s productivity has increased massively over the last couple of months, with seven of those tries coming in his last six Gallagher Prem appearances.

Blamire has the strength to bundle his way over the line and take his tally to the campaign for 13.

Bath v Leicester Tigers Bet Builder Tip

• Henry Arundell anytime tryscorer

• Adam Radwan anytime tryscorer

• Highest scoring half - second
  

  Pays 8/1

England international Henry Arundell has been in fantastic form for Bath this season, scoring 17 tries in all competitions, four of which came in the thrashing of Newcastle Red Bulls in May.

Thirteen of those tries have come at the Recreation Ground and the 23-year-old looks capable of adding to his tally, as does Leicester wing Adam Radwan, who crossed the whitewash for the 12th time in the win over Northampton last month.

Blessed with blistering speed, explosive acceleration and superb agility, the 28-year-old is one of the most potent attacking threats in the Gallagher Prem and looks set for another telling contribution.

With a home play-off semi-final spot up for grabs, it would be no surprise to see this game take a little bit of time to catch fire before exploding into life after the break.

The second half has been the higher scoring of the two periods in two of the last three matches for both Bath and Leicester.

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Key Match Stats

• Bath will secure a home play-off semi-final if they win, while a draw may also be enough depending on result of Exeter Chiefs

• The Tigers would leapfrog their rivals into second with a victory

• Bath have lost four of their last five matches in all competitions

• Leicester have won seven of their last nine Gallagher Prem games

• The Tigers have won the last two meetings against Bath

• Bath have won six of the last eight Gallagher Prem clashes against Leicester at home

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