Leicester Tigers vs Newcastle Falcons
2nd January 1500hrs
Rugby – England – Premiership
Pick Leceister -13 handicap
Bookmaker Ladbrokes
Odds: 10/11 odds taken 18:38 GMT on December 29th, 2021
After squeezing past Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate last weekend, the Leicester Tigers managed to maintain their perfect Premiership season.
They make the return to Welford Road on the weekend for the hosting of Newcastle Falcons.
Will Leicester Tigers be able to make it eleven wins from eleven against a Falcons side who are struggling to find their winning touch recently?
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Leicester Tigers Preview – Tigers can extend winning form
It’s back to Welford Road for Leicester Tigers as they look to maintain their perfect season.
The Tigers have won all ten league fixtures this season in Premiership Rugby.
They did have their work cut out for them last weekend in holding on to that 100% record.
Leicester Tigers paid a visit to Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate on Boxing Day.
They needed late intervention in the match to come away with a 28-26 win.
In the match outright for Premiership Rugby betting, Leicester Tigers are 1/6 odds* (odds recorded 18:38 GMT on December 29th, 2021).
It has been five wins from five home league fixtures in this campaign.
This is their best run of home form since 2016.
Just to press home how good their form has been, Leicester have won their last fifteen matches in all tournaments.
The last time that they lost was in Round 21 of last season’s Premiership against Bristol.
Leicester Tigers have picked up a win in each of their last seven home fixtures in all tournaments.
A Leicester -13 handicap is at a quote of 5/6* (odds recorded 18:38 GMT on December 29th, 2021).
Surprisingly, despite this big successful run, they have failed to reach 20 points on the scoreboard in three of their last four Premiership home matches.
But they have a dominant home record going against Newcastle Falcons.
The Tigers have won eleven of their last twelve matches in all competitions at Welford Road against the Falcons.
Given the way that their season is going, they will be expected to get the better of them again.
Newcastle Falcons Preview – Can the Falcons pull off an upset?
Newcastle Falcons will be coming in with some fresh legs for this one.
Their last match was a European Challenge Cup win against Worcester on December 10th.
Newcastle have won one of their last four league matches (D1 L2).
The Falcons are big 7/2 underdogs in the match outright for Premiership Rugby betting* (odds recorded 18:38 GMT on December 29th, 2021).
Newcastle have won twice on their league travels this season.
Those were against Bath and then a massive surprise one at Sandy Park against Exeter Chiefs in early November.
In their last Premiership Rugby league match, Newcastle suffered a heavy defeat away at London Irish.
With just two wins against Leicester since 2009 (both happening in the league), the odds look a little stacked against the Falcons on the weekend.
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Only twice in their last six road games in all tournaments have Newcastle managed to score more than 20 points in a road game.
The Newcastle Falcons +13 handicap is at a quote of 10/11* (odds recorded 18:38 GMT on December 29th, 2021).
On their last three visits to Leicester, Newcastle have lost by a margin of at least 14 points.
Newcastle have conceded at least 29 points in four of their last five Premiership away matches.
They could find themselves on the ropes on Sunday at Welford Road.
Leicester Tigers vs Newcastle Falcons Betting Advice
We only see a home win cropping up for Leicester Tigers at Welford Road in this one on the weekend.
There should be enough room for them to post a win by a portable margin as well.
The Leicester -13 handicap, therefore, is at a quote of 5/6* (odds recorded 18:38 GMT on December 29th, 2021).
Key Facts – Leicester Tigers vs Newcastle Falcons Betting Tip
- Leicester Tigers have won their last 15 first team matches
- Leicester Tigers have lost just twice to Newcastle since 2009
- Newcastle Falcons have lost 8 of their last 10 away games in all tournaments
Newcastle Falcons do not really possess the scoring threat to take down the Tigers.
It’s been a remarkable season by the Tigers, winning all matches played in all competitions.
They have been pushed closed in a few and haven’t broken.
The Leicester Tigers 11-20 winning margin is the play at 4/1* (odds recorded 18:38 GMT on December 29th, 2021).
The best betting odds for Leicester Tigers vs Newcastle Falcons
Leicester Tigers to win: 1/6 at Bet365
Draw: 20/1 at Bet365
Newcastle Falcons to win: 7/2 at Bet365
