Can you beat Ugo Monye in week 3's Gallagher PREM Predictions? Vote on huge Bath-Northampton clash as Harlequins to be 'buoyed' by Marcus Smith return
By Ben Southby
Updated 09/10/2026 at 17:34 GMT+1
The blockbuster Gallagher PREM 2026/27 action continues with TNT Sports on HBO Max this weekend as Leicester Tigers face high-flying Gloucester, Northampton Saints clash with Bath in a repeat of the final three years ago, and Saracens host Bristol Bears. But what does Ugo Monye think will happen this weekend? And can you beat his score?
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Last week saw some shock results and some big-hitting wins, as Gloucester thumped pointless Harlequins in an eight-try romp, while Sale Sharks held on to earn a big win at Saracens.
Here's what the prediction table looks like after week two...
| Ugo | Supercomputer | Fans | |
| Week 1 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Week 2 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Season % correct | 60% | 50% | 60% |
We begin on Friday night under the lights, as Gloucester will hope to build on their emphatic nilling of Harlequins last time out.
They visit Leicester, who were also on the winning side last weekend with a 24-19 success at Newcastle Red Bulls. The weekend's first tie kicks off at 19:45 UK time - live with TNT Sports on HBO Max.
Then comes a double-bill on both Saturday and Sunday, live with TNT Sports on HBO Max. Northampton host Bath in a repeat of the 2023/24 final.
That one kicks off at 15:05, before the action continues with Bristol's trip to Saracens at 17:30. Bristol are looking to build on their victory over Saints in Week 2, while Sarries will look to bounce back from their surprise defeat to Sale.
On Sunday, Newcastle and Exeter will both look to lift themselves up the table after defeats last week, against Leicester and Bath respectively - while Sale and Harlequins also lock horns.
The season is well underway, and ahead of Week 3, Ugo has made his predictions for the five fixtures, and you can also have your say on who will come out on top.
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Leicester v Gloucester
Ugo's winner: Gloucester
Ugo says: Gloucester have incredible momentum and confidence heading to Leicester. Attack vs defence. Hoping attack wins.
Northampton v Bath
Ugo's winner: Northampton
Ugo says: A rematch of the PREM final a couple of years ago. Expecting a reaction from Saints to last week’s defeat.
Saracens v Bristol
Ugo's winner: Saracens
Ugo says: Expecting Saracens to be significantly better than they were against Sale last week. Hard to see Sarries losing two matches in a row in the league.
Sale v Harlequins
Ugo's winner: Sale
Ugo says: Huge away win under pressure against Saracens last week. Now they need to back it up at home. Quins will be buoyed by the return of Marcus Smith and will be better, but Sale isn’t a happy hunting ground for them, with only one away win there in a decade.
Exeter v Newcastle
Ugo's winner: Exeter
Ugo says: Exeter were a lot better in defeat against Bath last week and are still waiting for their first win of the season. Expecting a competitive match, but Chiefs should have enough firepower to get their campaign up and running.
Who is the supercomputer backing?
Oval Insights have run their numbers ahead of the weekend, and here are their predictions:
- Leicester to beat Gloucester
- Saracens to beat Bristol
- Northampton to beat Bath
- Sale to beat Harlequins
- Exeter to beat Newcastle
Who will emerge victorious this week: Ugo, the supercomputer, or you - the fans?
Check back next week to find out...
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