Sharks vs Saracens Predictions - Saracens to edge Sharks away in a tightly contested Champions Cup clash
The upcoming fixture between Sharks and Saracens sees Saracens as favorites despite playing away from home. Saracens' strong defensive discipline and set-piece dominance could see them cover the -2.5 handicap. Sharks have had a slow season start, losing four of their first five matches in the United Rugby Championship and Champions Cup. Even with some key player injuries, the return of Springboks players like Siya Kolisi aims to boost their form. Saracens have had a mixed record on the road but enter the match with a significant victory over Harlequins.
- Saracens favored to cover -2.5 handicap vs Sharks.
- Sharks struggle with 4 losses in last 5 matches.
- Springboks reinforcements could change Sharks' fortunes.
Saracens can win in Durban (Getty Images)
Sharks vs Saracens Predictions
Saracens are favourites away from home, and their defensive discipline and set-piece dominance should make the difference. My best bet is that Saracens to cover the -2.5 handicap.
- Sharks vs Saracens Predictions
- Head to Head
- Sharks Form
- Sharks Injuries & Team News
- Saracens Form
- Saracens Injuries & Team News
- Sharks have lost 3 of their last 4 United Rugby Championship matches.
- Sharks lost 19-56 at Toulouse in their opening Champions Cup match.
- Sharks have won 4 of their last 5 home matches.
- Saracens have lost 3 of their last 5 away matches.
- Saracens beat Harlequins 46-21 in their last away match.
Head to Head
This is the first time that Sharks and Saracens play each other.
Sharks Form
The Sharks have made a slow start to their season, losing four of their first five matches across the United Rugby Championship and the Champions Cup.
In the United Rugby Championship, they lost 17-44 at Connacht, followed by a 29-19 home win against Scarlets. They then lost a tightly fought match at home against Ulster (26-34), followed by a 5-31 defeat at Leinster.
In their opening Champions Cup match last weekend, the Sharks were beaten 19-56 at Toulouse.
Sharks are currently 14th in the United Rugby Championship with eight points from six matches.
Sharks Injuries & Team News
Eben Etzebeth will not be available for the Sharks after receiving a red card in a recent international fixture against Wales and a subsequent 12-week suspension.
Ox Nche sustained a knee and ankle injury and is expected to be back in January.
With the return of the Springboks into their squad, including Siya Kolisi and Andre Esterhuizen, the Sharks will be looking to turn the ship around and revive their European campaign.
Saracens Form
Saracens have been inconsistent on the road, winning two of their last five matches.
They come into this match off the back of a 46-21 win away at Harlequins.
Saracens are currently sixth in the English Premiership with 19 points after six matches.
Saracens Injuries & Team News
The signing of England International forward George Martin has been confirmed ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
Verdict
Saracens are tipped to cover the -2.5 handicap against the struggling Sharks.
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