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Sale Sharks vs Bristol Bears prediction is Sale Sharks -9.5 handicap points
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by Ita Emmanuel | in Rugby Predictions
Fourth-placed Sale Sharks host third-placed Bristol Bears in this Premiership Rugby matchday 17 fixture on Friday. With both teams neck-and-neck on the table, the outcome of this match will have major consequences on the race for a spot in the playoffs. Follow our prediction for the match below.
Sale Sharks suffered a temporary setback in their bid for a top-four finish following a 44-34 loss to second-placed Leicester Tigers in their last match. They lost by 20 points in the second half to surrender an impressive 10-point first-half lead against the Tigers.
This result brought to an end an impressive four-match winning streak in the league that strengthened their bid for a playoff finish. However, they have won their last three home matches and will be hoping to return to winning ways on Friday.
Bristol Bears, third in the standings, are just three points above Sale Sharks. A win on Friday could see them secure their spot in the playoffs with just a match left in the regular season.
Pat Lam's side returned to winning ways in their last match, defeating Bath 34-14. This result ended a three-match losing streak and repositioned the team strongly in the race for a top-four finish. However, they have struggled on the road lately, losing five of their last six away fixtures, including straight losses in the last three.
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The Best Betting Odds for Sale Sharks v Bristol RC Bears Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.29 | 26 | 3.75 |
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1.29 | 21 | 4 |
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1.28 | 26 | 3.6 |
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1.28 | 30 | 3.65 |
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1.29 | 26 | 3.8 |
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Sale Sharks vs Bristol RC Bears Form
Sale Sharks and Bristol RC Bears's standings in the English Premiership Rugby
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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52 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 43 |
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49 | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 56 |
Sale Sharks and Bristol RC Bears Last Matches
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2/6 (33%)
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4/6 (67%)
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3/6 (50%)
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5/6 (83%)
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1/6 (17%)
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1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
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Sale Sharks vs Bristol RC Bears Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Sale Sharks - Bristol RC Bears Key Points
- Sale Sharks have won four of their last five league matches, three of which by double digits.
- Sale Sharks have won their last three home matches.
- Bristol Bears have lost three of their last four matches by double digits.
- Bristol Bears have lost their last three away matches by nine points or more.
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Our Sale Sharks vs Bristol RC Bears Prediction
We expect a strongly contested clash in this high-stakes showdown. However, Sale Sharks are the overwhelming favorites to come out victorious. They have won four of their last five league matches, three of which by double digits. They also won their last three home matches.
Bristol Bears have lost three of their last four matches by more than nine points. They also lost their last three away matches by nine points or more. Hence, our Sale Sharks vs Bristol Bears prediction is Sale Sharks -9.5 handicap points.
Prediction :
Sale Sharks vs Bristol Bears prediction is Sale Sharks -9.5 handicap points
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