Sharks vs Clermont Predictions - Sharks to win at home in a European Rugby Champions Cup clash
The Sharks are playing against a weakened Clermont side, making them favorites to win. The Sharks have been in mixed form at home, with three wins in their last five matches. They need a strong win to keep their round of 16 hopes alive in the Champions Cup. Clermont, currently with no chance for playoff contention, will field a second-string team, prioritizing their domestic season due to injuries and travel challenges.
- Sharks are predicted to cover a -26.5 handicap at home.
- Clermont send a second-string team due to playoff elimination.
- Sharks aim for a strong result to reach the Champions Cup knockouts.
Sharks revival to continue with home win (Getty Images)
Sharks vs Clermont Predictions
Sharks are favourites at home against a weakened Clermont side. My best bet is the Sharks to cover the -26.5 handicap.
- Sharks vs Clermont Predictions
- Head to Head
- Sharks Form
- Sharks Injuries & Team News
- Clermont Form
- Clermont Injuries & Team News
- Sharks have won 3 of their last 5 home matches.
- Sharks have won their 1 encounter against Clermont.
- Clermont have lost 3 of their last 5 away matches.
Head to Head
The Sharks have won their one encounter against Clermont.
Sharks Form
Sharks have had a mixed run of form at home at the start of their season, winning three of their last five home matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a nail-biting 23-22 loss to the Lions, in a match that was in the balance until the closing stages.
Their previous home results include a loss against Ulster (34-26), and wins against Scarlets (29-19), Saracens (28-23), and the Bulls (21-12).
Sharks are currently fifth in the Champions Cup Group A, Pool One, with 5 points after three matches.
Sharks Injuries & Team News
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will leave the Sharks at the end of this season.
The Sharks head into the final round of the Champions Cup pool stage still holding a mathematical chance of reaching the knockouts. They know that only a strong result at home will keep their round of 16 hopes alive.
Clermont Form
Clermont are currently experiencing an inconsistent run of form on the road, having lost three of their last five matches in all competitions.
Their previous away results include a win at Montpellier (9-7), losses at Lyon (43-24), Saracens (47-0), and Perpignan (26-20), and a win at Montauban (34-19).
Clermont are currently sixth in the Champions Cup Group A, Pool One, with zero points after three matches.
Clermont Injuries & Team News
Front-rowers Etienne Falgoux and Sacha Lotrian, loose forward Selevasio Tolofua, and winger Bautista Delguy have been sidelined with mild injuries.
Clermont has chosen not to send any first-choice players for this match after already being eliminated from playoff contention. They will be prioritising the demands of their domestic campaign.
Verdict
Sharks are expected to face a weakened Clermont side. I'm backing the hosts to cover -26.5.
Sharks -26.5
Handicap
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