Newcastle Falcons vs Leicester Tigers
21st May 2022 – Kick Off 1500hrs
Rugby – England – Premiership
Pick Leicester -10 handicap
Bookmaker Betfair
Odds: 10/11 odds taken 19:31 GMT on May 19th, 2022
Leicester Tigers have already secured their place in the Premiership Rugby top four this season.
With two matches to play they hold a four-point lead at the top over Saracens.
Can they raid Kingston Park for maximum points as their next target is to try and secure that top spot?
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Newcastle Falcons Preview – Falcons to struggle at home?
The Newcastle Falcons are potentially staring at a third-straight league defeat on the weekend.
Since a victory against Worcester Warriors, the Falcons have lost to London Irish and Sale Sharks.
They conceded at 34+ points in both defeats as well.
In the match outright for Premiership Rugby betting, the win for the Falcons is at 5/2* (odds recorded 19:31 GMT on May 19th, 2022 at Betfair).
Newcastle’s home form at Kingston Park is poor as well.
They have lost their last six Premiership Rugby home matches played there.
That includes one against the bottom-side Bath.
Newcastle Falcons have conceded at least 30 points in five of their last six home defeats.
With only two wins against Leicester Tigers since 2009 (home and away) the Falcons could be in for a long afternoon.
Looking at their expanded form the Newcastle Falcons have lost 12 of their last 13 Premiership Rugby matches (W1).
That is despite them holding a halftime lead in four for their last five.
In all but three of their last twelve league defeats, the Falcons have shipped at least 30 points.
So this looks like being very tough for them.
The main objective is to stick in there, to not finish bottom so they can enjoy the European Challenge Cup next season.
They did take a Premiership Cup home win over Leicester in March, but it’s a three-match losing streak in the league there against the Tigers.
Leicester Tigers Preview – Tigers to prevail in the northeast
With a brilliant W18 D0 L4 record posted in Premiership Rugby action this season, the Tigers are top of the pile.
They haven’t quite been able to shake off the attentions of Saracens however who are just four points back.
Finishing top will mean that the Tigers face the fourth-placed team in the Playoffs, instead of likely having to face reigning champions Harlequins.
Leicester Tigers are 2/7 in the match outright for Premiership Rugby odds* (odds recorded 19:31 GMT on May 19th, 2022 at Betfair).
The Tigers have suffered just two losses in their last nine league matches.
Both of those defeats happened away from home.
But that needs to be put into context as they were against Saracens and Harlequins, two of the other top-three.
In total it has been four losses in their last six away matches in Premiership Rugby.
But it’s hard not to see them taking the win on Saturday.
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All four away losses for the Tigers this season were by no more than 10 points.
Leicester Tigers are looking for their fifth straight win over the Falcons and their fourth in a row at Kingston Park.
Earlier this season when they hosted the Falcons, Leicester won 31-0.
A Leicester Tigers – 10 handicap is at a quote of 10/11 for Premiership rugby betting tips* (odds recorded 19:31 GMT on May 19th, 2022 at Betfair).
Home and away Leicester have won three of their last four.
If they land their 19th victory of the season, that will be their highest tally of victories in a single season since 1999.
Newcastle Falcons vs Leicester Tigers Betting Advice
The Leicester Tigers have to be fancied to go and do a number once again on the Newcastle Falcons.
The home side are far from the biggest scoring threat and they aren’t likely to hold out against the powerhouses they face.
It’s a six-match losing streak currently at home for Newcastle, and therefore the Leicester -10 handicap has to feature in Premiership Rugby tips at 10/11* (odds recorded 19:31 GMT on May 19th, 2022 at Betfair).
Key Facts – Newcastle Falcons vs Leicester Tigers Betting Tip
- Newcastle Falcons have lost 12 of their last 13 league matches
- Newcastle Falcons are on a six-match losing streak at home
- Leicester Tigers have won their last four against Newcastle Falcons in the Premiership
The Tigers can all but wrap up the top spot in the table with a victory away from home in this one.
That gives them an easier fixture come the playoffs and they need to keep up the momentum.
The Leicester Tigers 11-15 winning margin is our second rugby tip at 9/2* (odds recorded 19:31 GMT on May 19th, 2022 at Betfair).
The best betting odds for Newcastle Falcons vs Leicester Tigers
Newcastle Falcons to win: 12/1 at Bet365
Draw: 20/1 at Bet365
Leicester Tigers to win: 10/11 at Bet365
