Northampton Saints v Leicester Tigers Prediction, Tips and Bet Builder

Friday evening looks set to throw up what could be a classic East Midlands derby, as Northampton Saints host their old rivals Leicester Tigers at Franklin's Gardens in the Gallagher Prem play-off semi-final.

Leicester sent the Saints packing in their last meeting in the Prem in April, winning 41-17 in emphatic fashion at Welford Road.

However, back on their own patch at fortress Franklin's Gardens, Northampton will be seeking sweet revenge to book their place in the Grand Final at Twickenham on 20th June.

Northampton Saints v Leicester Tigers Tips Summary

Best Bet - Northampton Saints -6.5 handicap @ 10/11
Alternative Bet - Over 54.5 total points @ 5/6
Bet Builder - Tommy Freeman, Adam Radwan & Henry Pollock anytime tryscorers @ 11/1

Northampton Saints v Leicester Tigers Prediction

Best Bet: Northampton Saints -6.5 handicap @ 10/11

Phil Dowson's Northampton were humbled by their 41-17 defeat at Welford Road last month and revenge might well be on the agenda for the Saints when they welcome the Tigers to town.

Northampton have been outstanding at home this season, winning all of their last 11 games at Franklin's Gardens in all competitions.

The Saints are undefeated at home in the Gallagher Prem this term and they look capable of keeping that run going with victory over a Leicester side who have lost three of their last four away games in all competitions.

Backed by a passionate home crowd at The Gardens, Saints are good value to not only win the game in 80 minutes to take them to Twickenham but cover the -6.5 handicap in the process.

Alternative Bet: Over 54.5 total points @ 5/6

While both teams are carrying injuries at this late stage of a brutal season, both XVs are brimming with attacking talent.

Northampton have scored a remarkable 171 points in their last three home games, in a run that included a 94-33 victory over the Bristol Bears.

Leicester have scored 26 or more points in their last two visits to Franklin’s Gardens in the Prem and another clash with over 54.5 total points gets the green light.

Northampton Saints v Leicester Tigers Bet Builder Tip

• Tommy Freeman anytime tryscorer

• Adam Radwan anytime tryscorer

• Henry Pollock anytime tryscorer
  

  Pays 11/1

Focusing on the anytime tryscorer market, Tommy Freeman, Adam Radwan and Henry Pollock are all backed to score tries in what should be a thrilling semi-final in the East Midlands.

Freeman scored a brace of tries in Northampton's defeat at Leicester last month, while Radwan also got his name on the scoresheet in that derby clash.

Pollock starts from the off at No.8 and, having scored 11 tries for both club and country this season, the England starlet is backed to add another try to the collection on Friday.

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Key Match Stats

• Northampton Saints are on an 11-game winning streak at home in all competitions

• Northampton's last home defeat in the Gallagher Prem was back in March 2025

• Saints have won four of their last five home games against Leicester in all competitions

• Leicester have lost three of their last four away games in all competitions

• The Tigers earned a 41-17 win over Northampton in the Prem last month at Welford Road

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