Leicester Tigers vs Wasps
4th June 2022 – Kick Off 1500hrs
Rugby – England – Premiership
Pick Leicester Tigers -7 handicap
Bookmaker Bet365
Odds: 10/11 odds taken 18:45 GMT on June 2nd, 2022
Leicester Tigers are one win away from securing a finish at the top of the table in this season’s Premiership Rugby.
The top spot gives them a Playoff semi-final fixture against Northampton Saints or Gloucester.
If they were to lose however and Saracens win their game at Gloucester, the Tigers would be facing reigning champions Harlequins in the Playoffs.
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Leicester Tigers Preview – Tigers to seal top spot
There is a little work here for the Tigers in terms of churning out a winning performance.
That would give them the top spot and an easier fixture next weekend.
It is their first semi-final in Premiership Rugby since 2017.
As they go into the final round of matches with a three-point lead over Saracens, there is a small margin of error.
The win for Leicester is 2/5 odds-on* (odds recorded 18:45 GMT on June 2nd, 2022 at Bet365).
It is hard to imagine that they will let this slip at Welford Road.
Leicester Tigers have produced a stunning home campaign in this season’s Premiership.
They have won every match played on home turf.
Back in the 2001/02 season they won every single home Premiership fixture and are lining up a repeat of that.
The last time Leicester Tigers lost a home match was in Round 21 last season against Bristol Bears.
They should get the win on the board here, at the same time turn the tables on Wasps.
Leicester were beaten by them earlier this season, but have not suffered a season-double defeat against them since the 2016/17 season.
Leicester Tigers have won their last four Premiership home fixtures against Wasps.
The biggest winning margin in that was last season, the Tigers winning 27-8.
It is one final hurdle to get over on their way to the Premiership Rugby Playoffs and the Tigers will likely do it.
Wasps Preview – Can Wasps spoil Leicester’s party?
Wasps are scrapping for a top-eight finish and for that to happen they would have to win this.
They would also need other results to go their way, which doesn’t look likely.
So they may miss out on European Champions Cup rugby next season.
Wasps lost their most recent Premiership Rugby match, getting taught a lesson at home against Sale Sharks.
That snapped a good unbeaten run of four league matches that they had been on (W3 D1).
They do hold on to a two-match unbeaten streak away from home in the league.
Wasps took a win at Gloucester before playing out a draw at London Irish in their most recent road game.
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Wasps have claimed just one victory at Welford Road though since 2008 and that was back in September 2016.
So the road victory just doesn’t look too likely in this one.
There is a quote of 21/10 on the win for Wasps in Premiership Rugby betting* (odds recorded 18:45 GMT on June 2nd, 2022 at Bet365).
The notable thing from their last four visits to Welford Road is a lack of scoring.
Wasps have not reached double figures on the last two there, and haven’t gone above 15 points in their last four at the venue.
Leicester Tigers vs Wasps Betting Advice
Leicester Tigers probably would have been hoping for there to be nothing riding on this final game of the regular season.
As it is, they need a win to secure the top spot in the division, so that should see them competitive enough to win this.
The Leicester Tigers -7 handicap is at 10/11 for our rugby tips* (odds recorded 18:45 GMT on June 2nd, 2022 at Bet365).
Key Facts – Leicester Tigers vs Wasps Betting Tip
- Leicester Tigers have won all home league fixtures this season
- Leicester Tigers will guarantee a top spot finish with a victory
- Wasps are one of just four teams to beat Leicester this season
A win would also give Leicester Tigers a perfect 100% season record at Welford Road, which is fantastic.
Wasps have been a bit more competitive in their recent efforts, but this is still a big ask.
It’s tough to see their defence holding out.
The second of our Premiership Rugby tips is the Leicester Tigers 6-10 winning margin at 5/1* (odds recorded 18:45 GMT on June 2nd, 2022 at Bet365)
The best betting odds for Leicester Tigers vs Wasps
Leicester Tigers to win: 2/5 at Bet365
Draw: 20/1 at Bet365
Wasps to win: 21/10 at Bet365
