Round One of the new 2026/27 Gallagher Prem campaign concludes on Sunday with an intriguing clash between two heavyweights, as Leicester Tigers host Saracens at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.
The Tigers managed to pip Saracens to the final playoff spot in the standings last season, only for Leicester to go out in the semi-finals at the hands of eventual title winners Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens.
Both teams have brought in more international stars over the summer and a high-level encounter can be expected in the East Midlands for this one to cap off the welcomed first weekend of the new Gallagher Prem season.
Leicester Tigers v Saracens Tips Summary
Best Bet - Leicester Tigers -1.5 handicap @ 10/11
Alternative Bet - Sam Moli anytime tryscorer @ 5/4
Bet Builder - Leicester Tigers to win, Adam Radwan & Aaron Wainwright anytime tryscorers @ 6/1
Leicester Tigers v Saracens Prediction
Best Bet: Leicester Tigers -1.5 handicap @ 10/11
Leicester will have home advantage on their side when they welcome Saracens to Welford Road on Sunday, with very little separating the two teams on paper.
The Tigers have made their home ground a difficult place for visiting sides in recent times, winning 12 of their last 13 Prem matches in front of their own faithful supporters.
Saracens did come out on top when these teams last met in April, securing a narrow 19-15 victory at StoneX Stadium, but Leicester will be determined to turn the tables this time around.
Tigers have also won three of their last four meetings with Sarries across all competitions, so they are fancied to claim another home victory this weekend and cover the -2.5 handicap in the process.
Alternative Bet: Sam Moli anytime tryscorer @ 5/4
Preparing for his first appearance in the Prem, new Leicester hooker Sam Moli is a player to look out for in the anytime tryscorer market this weekend.
Joining from Moana Pasifika, the 27-year-old Tonga international will be eager to make an impact in his first league outing for the Tigers.
Scoring eight Test tries for Tonga, Moli knows where the tryline is and, with this powerful Tigers pack around him, the front rower can dot down from close range on Sunday.
Leicester Tigers v Saracens Bet Builder Tip
Leicester Tigers to win
Adam Radwan anytime tryscorer
Aaron Wainwright anytime tryscorer
Pays 6/1
With Leicester fancied to claim the two points on Sunday, Adam Radwan and his new Tigers team-mate Aaron Wainwright are both backed in the anytime tryscorer market for this three-fold Bet Builder.
Radwan bagged himself a brace against Saracens at Welford Road last season and the Tigers winger is tipped to go over for at least one try this weekend.
Wainwright will also be eager to make an impact on his Prem debut and the Wales international, who scored 21 tries during his time with the Dragons, is good value to have a tryscoring league debut for the Tigers.
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Key Match Stats
Leicester Tigers have won 12 of their last 13 home games in the Gallagher Prem
Saracens earned a 19-15 victory when these sides last crossed paths at StoneX Stadium back in April
Leicester have won three of their last four games against Sarries in all competitions
The Tigers finished six points above Saracens in the table at the end of last season
Sarries have lost five of their last eight away games in the Prem
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