Ah, a brawling Bristol battle is brewing between the Bristol Bears and the Northampton Saints. Sounds like a story ripped right from Roger Hargreaves' fever dreams, doesn't it? Let me tell you, folks, bedtime tales don't get any wilder than this. It’s like Goldilocks versus the angels – who knew?
We're in round 8 now, and if you look back on the annals of their animosity, the Bears have bested the Saints four out of the past five times they've clashed. And let me tell you, some of those weren't exactly nail-biters. Particularly gruesome scenes in 2024 and 2023, and I’m still looking for my monocle.
Northampton's record isn't doing them many favors. With a lukewarm 6-8, they're greeting the end of the rainbow at #8, while the Bears are perched pretty at #3 with a slightly more consistent 8-6 record. Sure, Saints pulled a miracle out of their hat against Falcons recently, but otherwise their season has been, well, more of a stumbling clown parade than a victory march.
Now, the Bears haven't exactly been acing their matches either. Leicester cubs and Gloucester roosters took them to town, but they did maul the Exeter Chiefs and the Newcastle Falcons, so there's that.
In summary, it’s like one of those potluck dinners where most of the dishes are slightly overcooked, but you've got a few that are pretty alright. You gonna bet on the soggy brussel sprouts or the decent potato salad? Bears are sitting in the fridge, cooling nicely, while the Saints... well, they're still in the oven, aren't they?
Albert’s Prediction: Bristol Bears by 9
