Wasps vs Harlequins
7th November 1630hrs
Rugby – England – Premiership
Pick Home Win
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Odds: 5/4 odds taken 21:12 GMT on November 4th, 2021
Wasps picked up a victory last weekend in Premiership Rugby which saw them avoid losing three on the spin.
They got the job done away at the struggling Bath. On their return to home soil this weekend, Wasps are underdogs.
Reigning Premiership champions Harlequins will be looking for a big response after suffering a home defeat against Saracens last weekend.
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Wasps Preview – Can Wasps deliver the home win?
There was a victory away from home for Wasps last weekend in Premiership Rugby.
They paid a visit to the Rec and took a 27-17 victory over Bath, who are having big struggles this season.
That victory was a welcome relief for Wasps who avoided losing three in a row.
Wasps moved on to a W3 L3 record for this season with last weekend’s victory.
So things have been a bit of hit and miss for them.
They go into Sunday’s home fixture as the narrow 5/4 underdogs in what is expected to be a close match* (odds recorded 21:12 GMT on November 4th, 2021).
So far this season on home turf Wasps are W2 L1.
They opened with wins against Bristol and Northampton in their first two home games.
But they were beaten by the visiting Exeter Chiefs in their most recent match in Coventry.
At one point last season Wasps lost six straight matches at home in the Premiership.
They have recovered somewhat for a W4 L2 record from their last six.
Wasps were heavily beaten by Harlequins in last season’s corresponding fixture at home.
They lost that one 17-49 against Quins, who would go on to win the Premiership title.
That’s back to back home losses for Wasps against Harlequins.
Two of the last three home games for Wasps against Quins have been settled by a margin of no more than six points.
A Wasps +3 handicap is at 10/11* (odds recorded 21:12 GMT on November 4th, 2021).
Harlequins Preview – Can Quins respond
After winning their first three matches of their title defence season, things have gotten stickier for Harlequins.
They are W1 L2 in their last three Premiership fixtures.
A trip to Sale saw them lose for the first time this season before they slipped up in a big home match last weekend.
Harlequins hosted Saracens in a heavyweight clash and lost 22-29 against a potential title rival.
So that was a blow for Quins without question.
In the match outright for Sunday’s rugby betting Harlequins are the 4/6 odds-on favourite* (odds recorded 21:12 GMT on November 4th, 2021).
On the road this season in the Premiership, Harlequins have only had the two matches.
The first of those saw them win at Newcastle Falcons before losing to Sale Sharks.
Quins won’t want to be losing more momentum on the weekend.
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Interestingly though the overall away form of Harlequins in the Premiership has been nothing special since February.
They are only W3 L6 in their last nine road fixtures in the top flight.
Given that the Autumn Internationals are here this weekend and Quins have had to shake things up, this is not an easy road fixture.
The Harlequins -3 handicap is at 10/11 for rugby betting* (odds recorded 21:12 GMT on November 4th, 2021).
This is going to be a big test of their character on the weekend.
Wasps vs Harlequins Betting Advice
Wasps have had their misfires this season but do have two wins on the board from three home matches.
The notable piece of form there was a victory over Northampton Saints who are no pushover.
Given that Harlequins have had a couple of wobbles recently, the home win at 5/4 is an interesting proposition for rugby betting* (odds recorded 21:12 GMT on November 4th, 2021).
Key Facts – Wasps vs Harlequins Betting Tip
- Wasps are W2 L1 at home this season in the Premiership
- Wasps have won four of their last six Premiership home fixtures
- Harlequins have won 3 of their last 4 matches away at Sale in the league
Wasps have won only one of their last four home matches against Harlequins in the league, but looking back at their current home form, they are W4 L2 in their last six in Salford.
There’s a chance for them here to upset the Premiership champions.
Harlequins will just be feeling some pressure and it is not as if their road form is red hot.
A Wasps 1-5 winning margin is at 11/2* (odds recorded 21:12 GMT on November 4th, 2021)
The best betting odds for Wasps vs Harlequins
Wasps to win: 21/20 at Bet365
Draw: 20/1 at Bet365
Harlequins to win: 5/6 at Bet365
