Leicester Tigers VS Gloucester Rugby English Premiership Preview

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Ahead of our rugby predictions and betting tips, the Tigers had much optimism going Into the season after picking up a couple of acute international class signings in George Ford and Jonny May. However, two tough losses have seen them sit near the foot of the table and they will be keen to pick up their first win of the season in front of their home crowd. If they are to make a challenge this season, they need to make Welford Road a fortress like in years gone by and make it tough for opponents to come to their home ground. Gloucester have had mixed fortunes in their opening two games of the season and look to be in a season of transition, rather than challengers for the Aviva Premiership crown. A win at Leicester, however, could see them re-evaluate their season plans.

Key Players to Watch

Experienced Welsh international Owen Williams swapped Welford Road for Kingsholm during the summer and will want to put one over his old side and show the Tigers it was a mistake to bring in George Ford as a replacement. That replacement in Ford will be key to the Tigers getting their season up and running and the England star moved to Leicester, citing a fresh start in familiar surroundings and can be a key player for the club who are looking to mount a challenge after a few mediocre seasons in comparison for this team.

Both Teams Recent Form

The Leicester Tigers start to the season has been a blow after wise recruitment over the summer, meant a wave of optimism that seems to have been crushed with two losses, first on home turf against Bath, before last week’s loss to local rivals Northampton Saints. Gloucester started the season with a morale boosting win over reigning champions Exeter Chiefs but last week’s loss to Harlequins set them back and a win here could ignite their challenge once again.

Leicester Tigers VS Gloucester Rugby Head-to-Head

Last season these two clubs faced each other twice with the Tigers coming out on top in both games. The first game at Kingsholm in January, saw the visitors sneak a tight win by one point, whilst towards the back end of the season, in another close game at Welford Road, the Tigers came out on top in a high scoring game with Manu Tuilagi getting two tries that secured the win.

Leicester Tigers VS Gloucester Rugby Prediction

Though they have lost their opening two games of the season, we believe the Leicester Tigers are still a contender and that is why for our latest rugby union betting odds, we think the home side will get their first win on the board which will see them gain ground on those team above them that are expected to be contenders. Gloucester have had a strong start to the season with a win over reigning champions Exeter Chiefs but the game can be marred by inconsistency and though they will make it tough for the Tigers, ultimately we think the home side with stars like George Ford and Jonny May in their ranks, will overcome a Gloucester challenge. Don’t be surprised of this one is a thriller that is tight up until the end.

Leicester Tigers VS Gloucester Rugby Betting Tips

• Leicester Tigers to win @ 1/4 Betway (Up to £30 free bet)
• Leicester Tigers to win -11 Point Handicap @ 10/11 Betfred (Bet £10 get £60 in free bets)
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• Leicester Tigers first to 10 points @ 3/10 William Hill (Bet £10 get £30 in bets)