Saracens v Newcastle predictions and rugby union tips: Visitors won't roll over

Free rugby tips, best bets and analysis for Saracens v Newcastle Falcons in the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday.

Where to watch

BT Sport 2, 3pm Saturday

Best bet

Newcastle Falcons +18
1pt 10-11 Betfred

Match preview

Saracens were given a reminder that life in the Premiership won’t be as straightforward as it had been previously when losing at Leicester in round three.

The Tigers snatched a 13-12 win over the five-time Premiership champions to hand Mark McCall’s men their first defeat of the season, and they face another tough test against Newcastle.

The Falcons have lost their last 18 league meetings with Saracens but enter the game in good form having won two of their opening three matches, beating Wasps with 14 men last time out.

Newcastle have proved efficient when in possession this term, committing the fewest turnovers in the league and they have a backline who definitely have the ability to trouble the hosts.

Ex-England man Mike Brown comes into the Newcastle side for his debut and boss Dean Richards expects the full-back to lead by example on the pitch in a game where they are likely to come under significant pressure.

Saracens have brought in Mako Vunipola to bolster a formidable pack but they’ll need more than some grunt up front to cover a sizeable handicap.

Saracens’ average winning margin in the last ten meetings with Newcastle has been 15 points and a confident Falcons side are taken to keep the scoreline respectable.

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