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by Ita Emmanuel | in Rugby Predictions
Bath Rugby host Sale Sharks in this Premiership Rugby matchday two fixture on Friday. Can the defending champions maintain their winning start to the season against the Sharks? Here is our prediction for the match.
Bath Rugby came off a disappointing 23-14 home defeat to Exeter Chiefs in their Premiership Cup opener to begin their league campaign on a winning note. The treble-winners cruised past Harlequins 47-31 at the weekend, producing an electric 33-14 second-half comeback after trailing by three points at halftime.
Notably, Bath Rugby have been one of the toughest sides to beat at Recreation Ground. Johann van Graan's side have won 12 of their 13 fixtures at the venue since last season, all of which by double-digit margins.
Sale Sharks couldn't have wished for a stronger start to their campaign this season. They saw off Bristol Bears 24-15 in their Premiership Cup opening match and defeated Gloucester 27-10 in their Premiership Rugby opener at the weekend.
However, the Sharks have grappled with alternating fortunes on the road, failing to string together successive victories in their last nine away matches. They have also lost their last four matches against Bath Rugby, including their three recent visits to Recreation Ground.
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The Best Betting Odds for Bath Rugby v Sale Sharks Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.22 | 26 | 4.33 |
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1.2 | 26 | 4.5 |
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1.22 | 21 | 4.5 |
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1.22 | 21 | 4.5 |
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1.21 | 26 | 4.5 |
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Bath Rugby vs Sale Sharks Form
Bath Rugby and Sale Sharks's standings in the PREM Rugby
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20 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 72 |
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10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
Bath Rugby and Sale Sharks Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
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23 May 2025 - Challenge Cup
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
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4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
26 Sept 2025 - PREM Rugby
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19 Apr 2025 - PREM Rugby
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4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
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6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
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16 Feb 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
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6 Apr 2025 - Champions Cup
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Bath Rugby vs Sale Sharks Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
80 %
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Bath Rugby - Sale Sharks Key Points
- Bath Rugby have won 12 of their 13 home matches by double-digit margins.
- Bath Rugby have won their last four matches against Sale Sharks.
- Sale Sharks have lost five of their last nine away matches.
- Sale Sharks have lost their last three away matches against Bath Rugby.
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Our Bath Rugby vs Sale Sharks Prediction
After their Premiership Cup opening defeat to Exeter Chiefs, Bath Rugby have underlined their readiness to retain the Premiership Rugby crown with the strong response versus Harlequins in the opening match. Johann van Graan's side will look to maintain this winning start to their league campaign with another strong showing against Sale Sharks.
They have won 12 of their 13 home matches by double-digit margins, including their last four matches against Sale Sharks. Moreover, Sale Sharks' recent struggles at Recreation Ground is also worth noting. Our Bath Rugby vs Sale Sharks prediction is Bath Rugby -11.5 handicap points.
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