Leicester vs Northampton Prem rugby union predictions, betting tips and odds

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Northampton haven't come away from rivals Leicester with a Prem win since January 2023 but this fixture could have fallen just right for the Saints to break that spell.

Both teams were in European action last week but Northampton were able to rest key players and still make up a fairly routine 28-12 pool-stage win at home to Cardiff.

Saints coach Phil Dowson is able to make five changes to his pack while fly-half Fin Smith, who was on the bench last weekend, steps up to start for the champions.

Leicester, in contrast, headed to France to take on highflying Pau but slumped to a 41-17 defeat. They stick with ten of the same starters against Northampton.

Saints showcased the pace and flair of their attacking game in a remarkable 71-48 victory over Bath in round three and that could be the decisive factor as this game wears on.

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