Harlequins vs Wasps
19th February 2022 – Kick Off 1500hrs
Rugby – England – Premiership
Pick Wasps to win
Bookmaker William Hill
Odds: Even money odds taken 17:49 GMT on February 18th, 2022
Harlequins have started to lose their way a little in Premiership Rugby action, losing their last three.
Will they be able to get back to winning ways on the weekend when they host Wasps?
That may not be too easy because the visitors arrive in some excellent form and this is a big match in the context of the top four race.
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Harlequins Preview – Can Quins arrest their slump?
A loss last weekend against Saracens left Harlequins on a three-match losing streak in Premiership Rugby.
The other two defeats in that sequence were against Sale Sharks and Bath Rugby.
So they have just lost their way a little bit, not being helped out by players on international duty.
Their overall record in the top flight this season is now W8 L7.
They are holding down fourth place but only by a point over Wasps, so this is a huge match for Quins at the Stoop.
In the match taught the win for Harlequins is at a quote of 8/11* (odds recorded 17:49 GMT on February 18th, 2022 at William Hill).
The last time that they lost four league matches was in 2019.
Harlequins have won their last three matches against Wasps, so carry that form into the match with them.
In this three-match winning streak against Wasps, Quins have taken an average of 14.7 points per game.
Harlequins are W2 L1 in their last three at the Stoop against Wasps.
In those three home fixtures, each were decided by a margin of no more than ten points.
This weekend’s clash looks set to be equally as tight.
A Harlequins -1 handicap for this match is at a quote of 10/11* (odds recorded 17:49 GMT on February 18th, 2022 at William Hill).
Harlequins are badly in need of a boost, not having reached 20 points on the scoreboard in any of their last three matches.
Wasps Preview – Wasps arrive in form
There is no problem with the form of Wasps at the moment as they have won their last four Premiership matches.
Last weekend they scored 41 at home against bottom side Bath.
But it was the two victories before that comfortable win that really confirms their form.
One was at home against Saracens and the other was away at Exeter.
So Wasps are a threat in this one and could be in the shape to give Quins a tough time of things.
In the match outright, Wasps are even money for the win* (odds recorded 17:49 GMT on February 18th, 2022 at William Hill).
They should be fired up for this one with the chance to climb above Quins and into the top four.
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Wasps have not had a longer winning streak than this, since their seven in a row in 2020.
In that particular winning streak, they did win away at Harlequins.
Last weekend Wasps ran in seven tries against Bath.
That means that they are now just four behind Harlequins’ season tally of 52.
Interestingly Wasps have scored more than 30 points on each of their last three visits to the Stoop.
With their current moment, they could take this.
Harlequins vs Wasps Betting Advice
Wasps have to be worth a look in this one at a quote of even money in the match outright* (odds recorded 17:49 GMT on February 18th, 2022 at William Hill).
The form is there, particularly with their recent wins over Saracens and Exeter.
With Harlequins wobbling a bit, Wasps could take a huge move towards that top four.
Key Facts – Harlequins vs Wasps Betting Tip
- Harlequins have won their last three fixtures against Wasps
- Harlequins are on a three-match losing streak in the league
- Wasps have won their last four league matches
Quins did start their title defence season well but have gone a little cold since.
They have not been as clinical on home turf as they would like to have been, losing three of their last five at the Stoop.
A Wasps 1-7 winning margin at 3/1 has some rugby betting appeal* (odds recorded 17:49 GMT on February 18th, 2022 at William Hill).
The best betting odds for Harlequins vs Wasps
Harlequins to win: 8/11 at Bet365
Draw: 20/1 at Bet365
Wasps to win: Evens at Bet365
