Favourites Bath and Leicester to both lead at half-time and win their match this weekend is 9/4 - as the Gallagher Premiership's semi-finals take place
The Gallagher Premiership's semi-finals are now set, as Bath and Bristol go head-to-head at the Recreation Ground on Friday, while Leicester host Sale in the second fixture of the weekend on Saturday.
Bath and Leicester earned the right to host their semi-finals after finishing first and second in the table respectively.
For those tipping the best two sides this season to justify their 'favourites' tag and book their place in the final at Twickenham on June 14, there is a Price Boost on offer with Sky Bet involving both clubs.
The bet requires Bath and Leicester to both lead at half-time and win their match.
The odds for that particular bet have been enhanced from 15/8 to 9/4 odds according to Sky Bet.
Regarding the above boost, Leicester defeated Sale 44-34 when these two sides last met, while Bath thrashed Bristol 78-19 when these two sides clashed at The Rec in the Premiership Rugby Cup in November of last year.
Bath and Leicester to both lead at half-time and win their match
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