Bath vs Exeter Premiership SF Tips - 13 June 2026
Bath host Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership Rugby semi-final at the Recreation Ground. West Country derby with both clubs at the playoff stage and the Twickenham final on the line.
- Bath host Exeter Chiefs in the Gallagher PREM semi-final at the Recreation Ground. Kickoff is 16:00 SAST on Saturday 13 June (3pm UK).
- West Country derby. Bath finished the regular season in second place and host the playoff. Exeter scraped into the top four on the final day.
- Bath have been the league's most consistent home side this campaign - their Recreation Ground form has been the foundation of the playoff push.
Bath host Exeter Chiefs in the Gallagher PREM semi-final at the Recreation Ground on Saturday 13 June, kickoff 16:00 SAST. West Country derby with both clubs at the playoff stage. Bath finished second in the regular season and have built the campaign on home form - the Recreation Ground has been the league's hardest venue to win at. Exeter scraped into the top four on the final day with their result over Newcastle - they have the playoff pedigree but the road record across the season has been the weakness. The market has Bath as clear home favourites. The handicap is the angle.
The Pick Card
Prices from Hollywoodbets, Betway and Easybet. 18+. T&Cs apply.
| Selection | Bookmaker | Odds | Stake | Operator CTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath -7.5 Handicap | Hollywoodbets | @1.95 | 3 Units | Visit Site |
| Bath to Win & Over 41.5 | Betway | @2.40 | 2 Units | Visit Site |
| Exeter Try Bonus Point | Easybet | @2.10 | 1 Unit | Visit Site |
The Form Line
Bath finished the regular season in second place and lost only twice at the Recreation Ground all campaign. The forward pack under Johann van Graan has been the platform - the league's most efficient set-piece. Hollywoodbets and Betway have Bath at -7.5 to -9.5 across the handicap.
Exeter Chiefs sneak into the playoffs as the fourth seed. Their season has been inconsistent - the Sandy Park form has been strong but they have struggled on the road. The squad has gone through significant rotation this season after several senior departures over the past two years.
Head to Head
| Season | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 (regular season) | Recreation Ground | Bath won |
| 2025-26 (regular season) | Sandy Park | Exeter won |
| 2024-25 | Recreation Ground | Bath won |
The clubs split the regular-season meetings - each took the home result. The recent record at the Recreation Ground has been firmly Bath's.
Team News
Both clubs are expected to start their first-choice XVs. Bath's loose trio of Sam Underhill, Ted Hill and Miles Reid has been the key defensive unit all season. Exeter will need their attacking shape from Henry Slade and the back three to find space against a strong Bath defensive structure. Confirmed teamsheets drop Friday morning. Check the Easybet match centre for both XVs.
Verdict
Home advantage at the Recreation Ground is the largest in the league. Bath's set-piece and home form both push to a comfortable result. The handicap is the lead pick. Three picks: Bath -7.5 with Hollywoodbets, Bath win & over 41.5 with Betway, and Exeter try-bonus point as the hedge with Easybet.
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