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by Ita Emmanuel | in Rugby Predictions
Bottom-placed Newcastle Falcons will host seventh-placed Sale Sharks in this Gallagher Premiership Rugby matchday 12 fixture on Friday. The Falcons will hope to boost their chances of escaping the relegation play-off with a win over the Salford-based side. Let's take you through our prediction for the match.
Newcastle Falcons crashed out in the semifinal of the 2025 Premiership Rugby Cup, losing 41-29 at home to eventual champions Bath in their final match. This result saw them record their fifth defeat at home in seven matches across league and cup games.
Overall, they struggled with a series of underwhelming performances, losing 10 of their last 13 matches in all competitions. This includes a harrowing eight-match losing streak that ended with a 42-18 away victory over Doncaster in Premiership Cup Group A clash.
Sale Sharks have been inconsistent, winning three and losing three of their last six matches in all competitions. However, they have been formidable opponents against Newcastle Falcons, winning four of their last five encounters. This includes a 19-17 home victory in Premiership Cup Group A clash.
Also, Paul Deacon's side have averaged a winning margin of 14 points in their last three victories in all competitions and are clear favorites to ace this tie.
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The Best Betting Odds for Newcastle Falcons v Sale Sharks Match
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4.33 | 26 | 1.22 |
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4.5 | 34 | 1.2 |
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6 | 23 | 1.14 |
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6 | 23 | 1.14 |
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4.6 | 24 | 1.26 |
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Newcastle Falcons vs Sale Sharks Form
Newcastle Falcons and Sale Sharks's standings in the English Premiership Rugby
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29 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
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8 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 9 | -248 |
Newcastle Falcons and Sale Sharks Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
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2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
7 Mar 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
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17 Jan 2025 - Challenge Cup
3 Jan 2025 - English Premiership Rugby
21 Dec 2024 - English Premiership Rugby
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
16 Feb 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
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26 Jan 2025 - English Premiership Rugby
11 Jan 2025 - Challenge Cup
28 Dec 2024 - English Premiership Rugby
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3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
1 Mar 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
16 Feb 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
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1 Feb 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
26 Jan 2025 - English Premiership Rugby
19 Jan 2025 - Champions Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
16 Feb 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
7 Feb 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
26 Jan 2025 - English Premiership Rugby
19 Jan 2025 - Champions Cup
21 Dec 2024 - English Premiership Rugby
13 Dec 2024 - Champions Cup
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
1 Mar 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
1 Feb 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
11 Jan 2025 - Champions Cup
4 Jan 2025 - English Premiership Rugby
27 Dec 2024 - English Premiership Rugby
7 Dec 2024 - Champions Cup
Newcastle Falcons vs Sale Sharks Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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16 Feb 2025 - Premiership Rugby Cup
22 Nov 2024 - Premiership Rugby Cup
11 Oct 2024 - English Premiership Rugby
28 Apr 2024 - English Premiership Rugby
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Newcastle Falcons - Sale Sharks Key Points
- Newcastle Falcons have lost their last four league matches by blowout margins, scoring 64 points and conceding 194.
- Newcastle Falcons have lost three of their last four matches against Sale Sharks.
- Sale Sharks have averaged a 26-point winning margin in their last two away victories, scoring 66 points and conceding 14.
- Sale Sharks have averaged a 14-point winning margin in their last three victories in all competitions, scoring 80 points and conceding 38. This includes a 19-17 Premiership Cup win over Newcastle Falcons.
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Our Newcastle Falcons vs Sale Sharks Prediction
Newcastle Falcons put up an impressive run in the 2025 Premiership Cup, reaching the semifinals. However, they struggled for results in the league, losing their last four matches by blowout margins.
Despite also struggling with a series of underwhelming performances, Sale Sharks will head into this match as favorites. They boast a dominant record over Newcastle Falcons, winning three of their last four meetings. Also, they have averaged a 14-point winning margin in their last three victories. Hence, our Newcastle Falcons vs Sale Sharks prediction is Sale Sharks -11.5 points handicap.
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