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DISCLAIMER: ODDS AND ARTICLE UPDATED 11/02/2020, 16:52

Gloucester host table-topping Exeter in the Gallagher Premiership on Friday in a match that has all the makings of a classic.

It may be held on Valentines Day but there will be little love between the sides during the 80 minutes and we will take a look at the betting opportunities.

Gloucester vs Exeter Chiefs Betting Odds

Only four places and seven points separate these sides in the table and there is nothing to suggest this will not be a tight tussle at Kingsholm. Both clubs are coming off a loss in the league and will be hoping to return to winning ways, with the Chiefs suffering a 22-19 defeat to Sale Sharks.

The Devon outfit have lost on the road just once since May and, after nearly two years without back-to-back defeats, the signs are positive that they will record their seventh league win of the campaign and they are 1/1 for the victory. 

Gloucester lost 34-16 to local rivals Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate in a match symptomatic of their season to date. They have tended to win one and then lose one in recent weeks, a trait that needs to be addressed if they are to make the play-offs and push for the title.

However, home form has been strong for the Cherry and Whites and at 23/20 after four consecutive victories on their own patch, they will not roll over when Rob Baxter's men come calling.

When looking at the history of this fixture to gauge a possible winner, there is not much to go on, with six victories apiece and one draw in their last 13 meetings in all competitions. The Chiefs have won three wins from their last six visits to Kingsholm and know how to get the job done.

Gloucester vs Exeter Chiefs Team News

Both sides will be missing a number of players to the Six Nations and so key to the outcome will be how the replacements fare when stepping up to the top level. Exeter number 8 Sam Simmonds is available and will be vital for the visitors as he has the ability to control a match from the back of the scrum and is in top form.

He has bagged 10 tries this term but will be opposed by a formidable star in Ruan Ackermann. The South African is the lifeblood of the Gloucester side when they play well and can be expected to put on a big performance.

Gloucester vs Exeter Chiefs Prediction

Exeter -2 points handicap @ 10/11 - BET NOW

This one will not be for the faint-hearted with so much at stake and it would be no surprise to see blood spilt. 

It is unlikely that one team will run away with it and I can see just one score between the sides, with Exeter shading it to maintain their challenge at the top.

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