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by Steve Ashfield in Rugby Predictions
It was 19 years ago when Sale Sharks last won the English Premiership play-offs. They beat Leicester Tigers in that final and this weekend travel to the midlands to face them again. Can the Sharks reach the 2024-25 play-off final? Here's our match prediction.
Sale Sharks were beaten at this stage in last season's play-offs. Their last appearance in the final was two seasons ago when losing to Saracens. They finished third in the main season, a place and three points behind the Tigers.
The main season ended with Sale winning their final two games. The most recent saw them win by four points at Exeter Chiefs. Away form in the English Premiership saw the Sharks win four but lose five. They lost by ten points in their away game against Leicester.
The Tigers last won the play-offs three years ago. They finished second in the table, 11 points behind Bath. The winners of this match will be up against either Bath or Bristol in the final.
Home form for Leicester saw them win six and lose three league games. The last three have all been won with at least 40 points scored in each victory. We tip Leicester Tigers to make it four in a row.
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The Best Betting Odds for Leicester Tigers v Sale Sharks Match
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1.57 | 19 | 2.5 |
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1.65 | 21 | 2.4 |
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1.61 | 21 | 2.37 |
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1.57 | 23 | 2.45 |
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1.63 | 21 | 2.41 |
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Leicester Tigers vs Sale Sharks Form
Leicester Tigers and Sale Sharks Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
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5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
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3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
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4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
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4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
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25 Apr 2025 - English Premiership Rugby
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16 Feb 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
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3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
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19 Apr 2025 - English Premiership Rugby
6 Apr 2025 - Champions Cup
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1 Mar 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
Leicester Tigers vs Sale Sharks Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
0 %
67 %
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Leicester Tigers - Sale Sharks Key Points
- Leicester Tigers beat Sale Sharks at home earlier in the season.
- Leicester Tigers have won their last three home league games.
- Leicester Tigers scored at least 40 points in each of those three victories.
- Sale Sharks haven't won the play-offs since 2006.
- Sale Sharks finished a place and three points below Leicester in the final main season table.
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Our Leicester Tigers vs Sale Sharks Prediction
Leicester Tigers finished second in the main season and bid to make it to the play-off finals. They have home advantage and that may well prove to be vital in this semi-final. The Tigers beat Sale at home in early May. Each of their last three home league games were won.
Sale Sharks ended the main season in good form and will give the Tigers a tough match. It's going to be difficult to reverse form with them and our Leicester Tigers v Sale Sharks prediction is Leicester Tigers to win.
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