Bristol v Saracens predictions and rugby union tips: Bears can edge home

Free rugby tips, best bets and analysis for Bristol v Saracens in the Premiership on Friday.

Where to watch

BT Sport 1, 7.45pm

Best bet

Bristol to win by one to 12 points
1pt 9-5 Betfair

Match preview

Saracens begin their Premiership comeback at last season's table-toppers, and both teams are difficult to weigh up at this early stage.

Hosts Bristol name a strong side but had a low-key pre-season as coach Pat Lam declared himself happy with the continuity in his squad.

Sarries travel without a host of first-team big names, while others such as fly-half Alex Lozowski and forward Nick Isiekwe and Ben Earl spent last season on loan elsewhere.

Neither team looks ready to find top gear and it could pay to expect a close-fought affair. Bristol look to have the squad strength to edge it.

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