Premiership Rugby Preview – 3.00 pm kick off
Exeter are not having things all their own way in this season’s Premiership. They are the front-runners for this season’s crown with reigning champions Saracens staring at relegation because of a massive points deduction. Will the Chiefs bank the points against the struggling Tigers? Read our Leicester vs Exeter preview for more.
Leicester vs Exeter odds*
Exeter 4/9
Draw 20/1
Leicester 15/8
* (betting odds taken from bet365 on 18th December 2019 at 5:35 pm)
Premiership Rugby betting at Bet365
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Leicester News & Form
It has been a tough season for the Tigers as they are sitting second from bottom heading into the weekend It has been only a W1 L4 record that they have taken in the Premiership this season. They are the lowest-scoring team after five rounds of action with just the 66 points put on the board as well. They have however, only lost one of their last five games between domestic and European action, so have confidence growing there.
But is their domestic form enough to suggest that they can upset the Chiefs? They do have a three-match winning streak at Welford Road going in all competitions. Leicester also did get the better of Exeter in the Premiership Rugby Cup back in September, but when it comes to league fixtures, they have won just one of their last six against the Chiefs.
Leicester vs Exeter Head to Head
Exeter have won the last two league meetings
Leicester have lost four of the last five Premiership meetings
Exeter News & Form
The Chiefs have won their last five games in all competitions and are moving along nicely. There have been a couple of blips from them in the Premiership as they hold a W3 L2 record form their five outings. But they have the second-best defensive record in the top flight as you would expect. One of those was against Bristol back in round four of league action, but they have put together their winning streak since then. In their last league away game, they collected a narrow four-point win out at Worcester.
Leicester vs Exeter Betting Tip
Leicester +6 handicap at 10/11 odds
* (betting odds was taken from bet365 on 18th December 2019 at 5:41 pm)
Leicester vs Exeter Prediction
This may be a tight scrap because the Tigers have some confidence going at the moment. But still, they have come up short against Exeter in most of the recent meetings and the Chiefs look strong enough to dig out a win at Welford Road.
