Exeter v Leicester predictions: Chiefs can grind out key win

Free rugby tips, best bets and analysis for Exeter v Leicester in the Gallagher Premiership.

Where to watch

BT Sport 1, 3pm Sunday

Best bet

Exeter to win by one to 12 points
1pt 7-4 bet365, Coral, Ladbrokes

Match preview

For years Leicester were the team everyone had to beat in rugby's Premiership. In recent seasons Exeter and Saracens have set the benchmark for excellence and consistency, but the fact that Leicester are now back on top makes this a fascinating contest.

Both sides have their Six Nations stars back in action and Exeter will feel they have to make home advantage count with a top-four place on the line.

Leicester have a huge cushion at the top of the table and that may just swing things Exeter's way in the huge forward exchanges we are sure to see.

Exeter were beaten by Worcester at home in the last round but still scored five tries despite playing more than an hour with 14 men, while Leicester have lost three of their last four away matches.

Ten of Exeter's 11 wins this season have come by a margin of one to 12 points and that looks the best bet in this showdown.

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