Saracens vs Northampton Saints Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Saracens vs Northampton Saints taking place? Saracens vs Northampton Saints will take place on Saturday 21st May, 2022 at 17:30 (UK)
Where is Saracens vs Northampton Saints taking place? Saracens vs Northampton Saints will take place at StoneX Stadium in London
Where can I get tickets for Saracens vs Northampton Saints? Ticket information for Saracens vs Northampton Saints can be found on each side’s official website
What TV channel is Saracens vs Northampton Saints on in the UK? Saracens vs Northampton Saints will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream Saracens vs Northampton Saints in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream Saracens vs Northampton Saints live on the BT Sport Player & app
THE TEAM NEWS
Saracens: 15 Alex Goode, 14 Sean Maitland, 13 Elliot Daly, 12 Nick Tompkins, 11 Rotimi Según, 10 Owen Farrell (c), 9 Aled Davies, 8 Billy Vunipola, 7 Ben Earl, 6 Theo McFarland, 5 Nick Isiekwe, 4 Maro Itoje, 3 Vincent Koch, 2 Jamie George, 1 Mako Vunipola
Replacements: 16 Ethan Lewis, 17 Ralph Adams-Hale, 18 Alec Clarey, 19 Callum Hunter-Hill, 20 Jackson Wray, 21 Ivan van Zyl, 22 Alex Lozowski, 23 Alex Lewington
Northampton Saints: 15 George Furbank, 14 Tommy Freeman, 13 Matt Proctor, 12 Fraser Dingwall, 11 Courtnall Skosan, 10 Dan Biggar, 9 Alex Mitchell, 8 Lewis Ludlam (c), 7 Aaron Hinkley, 6 Courtney Lawes, 5 Api Ratuniyarawa, 4 Alex Coles, 3 Ehren Painter, 2 Mike Haywood, 1 Emmanuel Iyogun
Replacements: 16 Sam Matavesi, 17 Alex Waller, 18 Paul Hill, 19 Alex Moon, 20 Brandon Nansen, 21 Tom James, 22 Rory Hutchinson, 23 Ollie Sleightholme
THE PREDICTION
Saracens lost 25-16 at Toulon last Saturday to crash out of the Challenge Cup semi-finals as the pre-tournament favourites. Premiership Rugby Cup aside, Sarries had won nine matches on the bounce and they will be eager to get straight back on the horse here with one more Premiership win guaranteeing them a place inside the play-offs next month. Northampton Saints edged out Harlequins 32-31 last time out but they have watched European competitions play-out over the last three weeks. The visitors will hope to be refreshed and not rusty here but Saracens are likely to be too strong at home, where they have won all but two matches this season in the league and Challenge Cup. Back Sarries to cover at least -8 here.
