Exeter v Newcastle predictions: Comfortable win but no blowout for Chiefs

Free rugby tips, best bets and analysis for Sunday's Gallagher Premiership match between Exeter and Newcastle.

Where to watch

BT Sport 1, 1.30pm Sunday

Best bet

Exeter to win by 21 to 30 points
1pt 7-2 Betfair, Paddy Power

Match preview

Newcastle face the longest away trip in Premiership rugby as they head for Exeter, and they've been handed the biggest handicap start of the season of a whopping 35 points.

The Falcons have racked up back-to-back wins for the first time since the opening weeks of the season, but have changed their entire pack for this clash, mindful of the long trip and short turnaround to Friday's home encounter with Worcester.

Hosts Exeter base their game on their forward strength so it will be a huge test for the Falcons and the Chiefs will want to put on a show in front of home fans for the first time since their domestic and European double success last year.

But Newcastle have not lost by more than 20 points this season and Exeter have only once passed the 35-point mark - in round two when they beat Bath 40-3.

Newcastle ran in 52 points against London Irish earlier this month and with no great pressure on this could turn into an open contest.

Exeter look ready to win well but Newcastle can make their own mark on the scoresheet, and a margin of 21 to 30 points looks worth a bet at decent odds.

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