Adam Williams presents his prediction for the Premiership Rugby Cup match.
Once a leading force in the Premiership, Bristol Bears used to play in the Championship and frequently faced Bedford Blues, occasionally even losing to them. Will that happen today?
Bristol Bears
The Bears have only been halted twice this season—both times at the very last moment. Gloucester scored a penalty in the 77th minute (41:44), and Saracens clinched victory just beyond regular time, in the 82nd (35:37). Notably, both of their defeats occurred at home. Nevertheless, this doesn't prevent Bristol Bears from sitting third in the league.
Bedford Blues
The Blues are capable of taking points from Premiership teams, as they demonstrated in the last Premiership Cup. It's worth noting, however, that Leicester Tigers had already secured their group win before losing to Bedford Blues (28:47). In the Championship, the Blues aim to rise above their traditional fourth place, and they're currently doing well—now in third.
Bristol Bears vs Bedford Blues Prediction
The clubs last met in January 2018, when Bristol Bears won at home (18:13). Overall, they have claimed the last five matches. A defeat for them at Ashton Gate shouldn't be expected, but neither should a rout of Bedford Blues.
