Gloucester Rugby vs Sale Sharks Prediction & Betting Tips - Premiership Rugby Cup
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by Ita Emmanuel | in Rugby Predictions
Gloucester will look to strengthen their bid to qualify for the semi-final playoffs when they host Sale Sharks in this Premiership Cup clash on Friday. The Cherry and Whites are third in the standings with 19 points, while Sale Sharks are fourth on 12 points. Here is our prediction.
Gloucester stumbled in their race to qualify for the next round last time out as they fell by a staggering 34 points to pool leaders Exeter Chiefs, losing 48–14. That result saw them slip from second to third in the pool standings, two points behind the top two.
However, they have won three of their last four Premiership Cup matches and secured victories in two of their three home fixtures in the competition.
Sale Sharks come into this match riding a four-game losing streak across all competitions, including back-to-back defeats in Premiership Cup matches. The most recent of these was a heavy 60–19 home defeat to defending champions Bath Rugby.
Overall, a run of four defeats and just two wins in the competition has left their knockout-stage hopes hanging in the balance. While they must avoid defeat on Friday to stand a chance, they are clearly on the back foot with back-to-back defeats in their two away fixtures in the competition and three losses in their last four trips to face Gloucester.
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Gloucester Rugby v Sale Sharks Best Betting Odds
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1.69 | 19 | 2.3 |
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1.69 | 19 | 2.3 |
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1.67 | 20 | 2.18 |
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1.67 | 20 | 2.18 |
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1.69 | 19 | 2.3 |
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Gloucester Rugby vs Sale Sharks Form
Gloucester Rugby and Sale Sharks Last Matches
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1/6 (17%)
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Gloucester Rugby vs Sale Sharks Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Gloucester Rugby - Sale Sharks Key Points
- Gloucester Rugby have won three of their last four Premiership Cup matches.
- Gloucester Rugby have won three of their last four home matches against Sale Sharks.
- Sale Sharks have lost four of their last five Premiership Cup matches.
- Sale Sharks ride a four-game losing streak heading into this match.
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Our Gloucester Rugby vs Sale Sharks Prediction
Sale Sharks have come below expectations in their Premiership Cup campaign, leaving their hopes of a place in the knockout stages in doubt. They will look to turn the corner on Friday, but are unlikely to do so given their underwhelming performances.
For Gloucester, this match presents an opportunity to both bounce back and strengthen their hopes of finishing in the top two. With home advantage and a stronger run of results in the competition, they should be able to ace this tie. Our Gloucester Rugby v Sale Sharks prediction: Gloucester Rugby wins.
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