Adam Williams presents his prediction for the English Premiership rugby match.
Newcastle Falcons are underestimated. Yet, the Falcons managed to defeat Saracens, who are sitting in third place. Are they truly without any chance?
Northampton Saints
Newcastle Falcons' victory over Saracens was on home turf (17:12), which is significantly easier. Playing at Franklin's Gardens, Northampton Saints are almost a surefire defeat for any opponent. Only Gloucester disrupted a 13-month-long tradition of home victories, which encompassed 19 matches—13 of them in the Premiership.
Newcastle Falcons
Newcastle Falcons entered this series due to a defeat (13:38) at the end of January this year. The Falcons have only two wins to their name, with the team securing their second win against the underdog Exeter Chiefs (24:18). Away matches paint a bleak picture. Their greatest achievements were wins in the Premiership Cup against the bottom team in the Championship, Caldy (33:12) a struggling Top 14 club, Perpignan (32:23), but those victories were in January 2024.
Northampton Saints vs Newcastle Falcons Prediction
The clubs are neighbours in the table, but there's a seven-point gap between them, a significant disparity in squad depth, as well as in points scored and conceded: (-29) compared to (-143). A victory for the hosts is expected to be comfortable, but not a rout.
