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by Ita Emmanuel | in Rugby Predictions
Sixth-placed Sale Sharks will look to bounce back when they host bottom-placed Newcastle Red Bulls (formerly Newcastle Falcons) in this Premiership Rugby matchday three fixture on Friday. Can the Sharks overcome the struggling visitors? Here is our prediction for the match.
Sale Sharks got off to a winning start in Premiership Rugby this season, seeing off Gloucester Rugby by 17 points. However, they were pegged back to defeat by Bath in a 44-point thriller at the weekend. The Sharks held the hosts to a 7-7 draw in the second half, but a 12-point deficit at halftime proved decisive as they fell 28-16 to the defending champions at full time.
Nevertheless, Marco Bortolami's men have every reason to be confident entering this match. They have won their last six home matches, including five of their last six encounters with Newcastle Red Bulls.
Newcastle Red Bulls will be looking for their first Premiership Rugby win of the season after losing their opening two matches. This includes a 38-15 defeat to Exeter Chiefs at the weekend.
Notably, the Newcastle club have struggled on the road, losing each of their last six away matches, four of which by wide double-digit margins. They have also lost each of their last seven visits to Sale Sharks.
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The Best Betting Odds for Sale Sharks v Newcastle Falcons Match
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1.03 | 51 | 11 |
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1.04 | 51 | 10 |
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1.05 | 21 | 10 |
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1.04 | 34 | 10 |
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1.03 | 51 | 13 |
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Sale Sharks vs Newcastle Falcons Form
Sale Sharks and Newcastle Falcons's standings in the English Premiership Rugby
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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6
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5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
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10
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0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -45 |
Sale Sharks and Newcastle Falcons Last Matches
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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2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
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1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
4 Oct 2025 - English Premiership Rugby
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1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
26 Sep 2025 - English Premiership Rugby
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0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
6/6 (100%)
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Sale Sharks vs Newcastle Falcons Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
83 %
0 %
17 %
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Sale Sharks - Newcastle Falcons Key Points
- Sale Sharks have won two of their three matches this season across competitions.
- Sale Sharks have won their last six home matches.
- Newcastle Red Bulls have lost their opening two Premiership Rugby matches this season by 22 points or more.
- Newcastle Red Bulls have lost each of their last six away matches, mostly by wide double-digit margins.
- Newcastle Red Bulls have lost each of their last seven visits to Sale Sharks.
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Our Sale Sharks vs Newcastle Falcons Prediction
Sale Sharks enter this match in a strong position to win. Marco Bortolami's side have enjoyed an impressive 6-0-0 record in their last six home matches. They have also won each of their last seven home fixtures against Newcastle Red Bulls.
Newcastle Red Bulls' misfortunes since last season are far from over. They are off to a rocky start this season, losing their opening two league matches by 22+ points and are likely to lose by another wide margin against the in-form Sale Sharks. Our Sale Sharks vs Newcastle Red Bulls prediction is Sale Sharks -20.5 handicap points.
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