England - English Premiership Rugby
New customers only | Commercial content | 18+ age limit | T&Cs apply
Sale Sharks vs Bath Rugby Prediction & Betting Tips - English Premiership Rugby
by Devesh Jaganath in Rugby Predictions
Sale Sharks will host Bath Rugby in week seven of the Gallagher Premiership on Friday evening. This is a top-of-the-table clash between the sides ranked first and second respectively. Last season’s runners-up, Sale, look well on their way to challenging for the title again this season. They come into this match following a 40-22 victory over Newcastle Falcons last week, which extended their record to three wins in a row. That result also took them to 23 points after six matches, two points ahead of their opponents in second place. The Sharks have won all three of their home matches in the league this season and are unbeaten in their last four in all competitions. They have also won four and drawn one of the last five against this opponent. The hosts are the favourites heading into this one.
Meanwhile, after a lowly eighth-placed finish last season, Bath have begun the current league campaign very positively. They have managed five bonus points in six games, and a win here will see them move into first place in the standing owing to their superior points difference. The visitors come into this match following a hard-fought battle against derby rivals Bristol Bears last week. They managed to hold onto a one-point lead to win that match 20-19 and are also carrying a three-match winning streak into this encounter. Bath have won two and lost one of their three away games this term and could find it difficult here against a Sale side that are difficult to break down on their home patch.
Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings
Sale Sharks vs Bath Rugby Form
Sale Sharks and Bath Rugby's standings in the English Premiership Rugby
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2
|
59 | 18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 98 |
|
3
|
56 | 18 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 26 |
Sale Sharks and Bath Rugby Last Matches
1/5 (20%)
0/5 (0%)
4/5 (80%)
17 Nov 2023 - English Premiership Rugby
14 Jan 2023 - Champions Cup
18 Dec 2022 - Champions Cup
8 May 2022 - Champions Cup
15 Feb 2020 - English Premiership Rugby
1/2 (50%)
0/2 (0%)
1/2 (50%)
17 Nov 2023 - English Premiership Rugby
14 Jan 2023 - Champions Cup
0/3 (0%)
0/3 (0%)
3/3 (100%)
18 Dec 2022 - Champions Cup
8 May 2022 - Champions Cup
15 Feb 2020 - English Premiership Rugby
Players list
Substitutes
Sale Sharks - Bath Rugby Key Points
- Sale are on a three-match winning streak
- Sale finished six places above Bath in the league standings last season
- Sale are unbeaten in their last four home games in all competitions
- Bath have not beaten this opponent in their last five encounters
Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings
Our Sale Sharks vs Bath Rugby Prediction
Bath were pushed to the limit last week against their cross-town rivals Bristol, and they will likely find themselves under even greater pressure this week. Sale are very good on home soil and have a solid record in this fixture. We feel the hosts will be too strong for the visitors in this one. Our Sale Sharks vs Bath Rugby prediction: Sale Sharks to win the match.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings
