Saracens vs Harlequins Prediction: Quins to provide a stern test

A huge London derby takes place at the StoneX Stadium on Saturday when Saracens, chasing a top-four finish, host rivals Harlequins (1pm) in the Gallagher Premiership.

James Mason provides his best bets in his Saracens vs Harlequins prediction piece, as well as all the essential team news and match odds.

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Team News

Saracens have made one change in the backs from the victory over Gloucester, with Tobias Elliott replacing the injured Rotimi Segun on the wing.

In the forwards, Eroni Mawi comes in for Rhys Carre at loosehead prop while Hugh Tizard's return to the second row sees Nick Isiekwe move to blindside and Theo McFarland drop to the bench.

Saracens starting XV: 15. Max Malins, 14. Noah Caluori, 13. Nick Tompkins, 12. Olly Hartley, 11. Tobias Elliott, 10. Fergus Burke, 9. Charlie Bracken; 1. Eroni Mawi, 2. Jamie George, 3. Marcus Street, 4. Maro Itoje (c), 5. Hugh Tizard, 6. Nick Isiekwe, 7. Ben Earl, 8. Tom Willis.

Replacements: 16. Theo Dan, 17. Rhys Carre, 18. Alec Clarey, 19. Theo McFarland, 20. Nathan Michelow, 21. Ivan Van Zyl, 22. Owen Farrell, 23. Jack Bracken.

Harlequins have made just one change from the victory over Exeter Chiefs, with Sean Kerr replacing Luke Northmore at outside centre.

Harlequins Starting XV: 15. Jamie Benson, 14. Cameron Anderson, 13. Sean Kerr,12. Bryn Bradley, 11. Cadan Murley,10. Marcus Smith, 9. Will Porter; 1. Will Hobson, 2. Sam Riley, 3. Pedro Delgado, 4. Zach Carr, 5. Elliot Williams, 6. Chandler Cunningham-South, 7. Jack Kenningham, 8. Alex Dombrandt (c).

Replacements: 16. Jack Musk, 17. Boris Wenger, 18. Ollie Streeter, 19. Jonny Green, 20. Seb Driscoll, 21. Will Evans, 22. Stu Townsend, 23. Cassius Cleaves.

Harlequins vs Saracens Odds

Saracens are the heavy 1/14 favourites to pick up the win on home soil, with the draw priced at 33/1 and Harlequins 15/2 to cause an upset.

Sarries are 8/11 at -19 on the handicap, while Quins are available at 11/10 at +19.

Harlequins +19 @ 21/20

Harlequins are unable to qualify for the play-offs in what has been a disappointing season, but they have started to find some form ahead of this contest and they present a tough challenge for Saracens in this derby.

Quins beat Newcastle 76-17 before getting the better of Exeter 41-24 two weeks ago, and they will be in no mood to let up against their fierce rivals.

Saracens are in the middle of a four-match winning streak, which started with an 85-19 demolition of Sale.

The next three wins have not been as spectacular, with Sarries overcoming Leicester 19-15, Bristol 41-26 and Gloucester 30-14.

Saracens can not let up in their pursuit of a top-four finish and they should be able to pick up another crucial win, but Harlequins, who have won the last three Gallagher PREM meetings, can give a good account of themselves and ensure the score remains respectable.

Noah Caluori to score 2+ tries @ SP

While Harlequins are expected to make use of a significant handicap, that does not mean Saracens will not run in a few tries and one player who can touch down multiple times is Noah Caluori.

The English winger has been in sensational scoring form this season and leads the Gallagher PREM try charts with 18 to his name.

Twelve of those scores have come in his last seven appearances, notably notching five against Sale and four against Newcastle, and he looks capable of crossing the whitewash at least twice on Saturday.

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