Dragons vs THE Sharks Prediction & Betting Tips - Challenge Cup
by Devesh Jaganath | in Challenge Cup Prediction
Round 4 in the EPCR Challenge Cup will see the Dragons take on the Sharks on Sunday evening. The hosts are in fifth place in Pool 1, while the visitors lead the Pool standings. This marks the final match of Round 4, so by kick-off time, both sides will have a clear understanding of what is required not only to qualify for the Round of 116 but also to secure a home draw. Heading into the last round, the Sharks lead Pool 1 with 12 points, while the Cheetahs follow closely with nine. Zebre Parma and Section Paloise both have eight points, the Dragons have accumulated seven, and Oyonnax has fallen out of contention with just one point.
The Dragons started with a 24-7 home victory over Oyonnax, followed by a narrow 24-21 loss away to Section Paloise in Round 2. In Round 3, they suffered another close defeat, this time on the road against Zebre Parma. Notably, the Dragons faced the Sharks in Durban during a URC Round 6 clash on November 25th, where they conceded 10 tries and experienced a decisive 69-14 defeat. In the URC standings, the Dragons currently hold the second-bottom position with a record of two wins and seven defeats.
The Sharks ascended to the top of the pool standings with a convincing 38-7 home victory over Oyonnax in Round 3, securing a bonus point in the process. Their Challenge Cup journey commenced with an impressive 45-5 triumph over Section Paloise in Durban. However, they faced a setback in the subsequent round, suffering a narrow 32-29 defeat in a derby clash against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. In contrast to their success in the Challenge Cup, the Sharks' URC campaign has been notably challenging. Their lone triumph came in the form of the mentioned home win over the Dragons, with the team registering 8 defeats, placing them at the bottom of the standings in the URC competition.
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Dragons vs THE Sharks Form
Dragons and THE Sharks Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
13 Jan 2024 - Challenge Cup
1 Jan 2024 - Pro 12
26 Dec 2023 - Pro 12
16 Dec 2023 - Challenge Cup
9 Dec 2023 - Challenge Cup
2 Dec 2023 - Pro 12
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
13 Jan 2024 - Challenge Cup
6 Jan 2024 - Pro 12
30 Dec 2023 - Pro 12
17 Dec 2023 - Challenge Cup
9 Dec 2023 - Challenge Cup
2 Dec 2023 - Pro 12
Dragons against THE Sharks : Head to Head (H2H)
25 Nov 2023 - Pro 12
Dragons - THE Sharks Key Points
- The Sharks lead the Pool with 12 points
- The Sharks have accumulated four bonus points, which is the most of any side in the competition
- The Dragons lost two of their three group matches
- The Dragons have lost five of their last seven matches in all competitions
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Our Dragons vs THE Sharks Prediction
While The Sharks have already clinched a spot in the next round, they will want to end the group stage on a high and secure a favourable draw in the knockout stages. The visitors have been very good in this competition to date, and we are backing them to win in this one. Our Dragons vs Sharks prediction: The Sharks to win the match.
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