Leicester Tigers vs Saracens Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Leicester Tigers vs Saracens taking place? Leicester Tigers vs Saracens will take place on Saturday 2nd October, 2021 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Leicester Tigers vs Saracens taking place? Leicester Tigers vs Saracens will take place at Mattioli Woods Welford Road in Leicester
Where can I get tickets for Leicester Tigers vs Saracens? Ticket information for Leicester Tigers vs Saracens can be found on each side’s official website
What TV channel is Leicester Tigers vs Saracens on in the UK? Leicester Tigers vs Saracens will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream Leicester Tigers vs Saracens in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream Leicester Tigers vs Saracens live on the BT Sport Player & app
THE TEAM NEWS
Leicester Tigers: 15 Freddie Burns, 14 Kobus van Wyk, 13 Guy Porter, 12 Dan Kelly, 11 Hosea Saumaki, 10 George Ford, 9 Ben Youngs, 8 Hanro Liebenberg (c), 7 Tommy Reffell, 6 George Martin, 5 Ollie Chessum, 4 Calum Green, 3 Dan Cole, 2 Nic Dolly, 1 Francois van Wyk
Replacements: 16 Tom Cowan-Dickie, 17 Ellis Genge, 18 Nephi Leatigaga, 19 Harry Wells, 20 Cameron Henderson, 21 Jack van Poortvliet, 22 Juan Pablo Socino, 23 Freddie Steward
Saracens: 15 Max Malins, 14 Alex Lewington, 13 Alex Lozowski, 12 Nick Tompkins, 11 Rotimi Segun, 10 Owen Farrell (c), 9 Aled Davies, 8 Billy Vunipola, 7 Ben Earl, 6 Jackson Wray, 5 Tim Swinson, 4 Nick Isiekwe, 3 Marco Riccioni, 2 Jamie George, 1 Ralph Adams-Hale
Replacements: 16 Tom Woolstencroft, 17 Eroni Mawi, 18 Alec Clarey, 19 Callum Hunter-Hill, 20 Andy Christie, 21 Joe Simpson, 22 Alex Goode, 23 Dom Morris
THE PREDICTION
Leicester Tigers are top of the Premiership after two matches with two bonus point victories over Exeter Chiefs and most recently away at Gloucester last Saturday by 26-33. They have already passed a few tests in victories over top sides and strong away performances but now they face a huge battle with visiting Saracens, who remain the favourites to win the league. The visitors were able to bask in their 9-26 thumping of Bristol on the opening weekend with a Round 2 bye due to the odd number of teams in this season’s Premiership and they will know the importance of winning this away game for their title rivals’ morale. There are more questions than answers ahead of what should be a fascinating match. Taking the hosts winners with a +2 head-start seems a necessary concession.