Leicester Tigers chase seventh straight win over Newcastle Falcons
Leicester Tigers meet Newcastle Falcons at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, Saturday 11:00am (Premiership Rugby). Leicester Tigers have won the last six against Newcastle Falcons.
The big picture
Leicester Tigers come in 1st on the ladder with 21 points; Newcastle Falcons are 10th on 9. Leicester Tigers have the higher position to protect.
Leicester Tigers are 4–1 in Premiership Rugby 2026-27, averaging 30 points for and 22.6 against.
Newcastle Falcons are 1–3 in Premiership Rugby 2026-27, averaging 22.5 points for and 30 against.
Form
Leicester Tigers have won four of their last five and most recently beat Bristol Rugby 22–16.
Newcastle Falcons have won one of their last five and most recently beat Sale Sharks 17–3.
Leicester Tigers arrive on a 4-game winning streak.
Head to head
These sides have met 10 times on our records since 2022: Leicester Tigers 9, Newcastle Falcons 1.
Last time out (2026-27), Leicester Tigers won 24–19 at Kingston Park.
Leicester Tigers have won the last six against Newcastle Falcons.
Biggest margin between these two: Leicester Tigers by 59 points in 2025-26 (62–3).
Players to watch
For Leicester Tigers, watch Adam Radwan (0.6 tries a game in 2026-27).
At Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium
Leicester Tigers have won 16 of their last 19 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Leicester Tigers go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
