Northampton vs Sale Sharks Predictions - Saints set for victory over Sale in Premiership
The Northampton Saints are set to face the Sale Sharks, showing strong home performance with victories in five of their last six matches, including a notable 50-6 win over the Bulls. Currently third in the Rugby Premiership, the Saints are predicted to cover the -10.5 handicap against Sale Sharks, who have lost four of their last five away games. Injuries and team changes may influence game dynamics, but Northampton's robust home record gives them the edge in this matchup.
- Northampton has won 5 of last 6 home games.
- Sale Sharks lost 4 of last 5 away matches.
- Northampton expected to cover -10.5 handicap.
Saints backed to cover handicap (Getty Images)
Northampton vs Sale Sharks Predictions
The Saints have looked good at home this season. I am backing them to cover the -10.5 handicap at home.
- Northampton vs Sale Sharks Predictions
- Head to Head
- Northampton Form
- Nothampton Injuries & Team News
- Sale Sharks Form
- Sale Sharks Injuries & Team News
- Northampton have won 4 of their last 5 home matches.
- Northampton beat Bulls 50-6 in their last home match.
- Sale Sharks have lost 4 of their last 5 away matches.
- Sale Sharks beat Clermont Auvergne 35-14 in their last match on the road.
Head to Head
Northampton have won four and Sale Sharks have won six of their previous ten encounters.
Northampton Form
Northampton have been in impressive form at home at the start of this season, winning five of their last six home matches. They come into this match off the back of a 50-6 thrashing of the Bulls at home.
The Saints go into this game hoping to replicate their recent home form which includes a 32-26 win over Leicester, a 43-31 win over Saracens, a 26-17 win over Harlequins, a 31-14 loss to Newcastle, before beating the Bulls 50-6.
Northampton are currently third in the Rugby Premiership with 23 points from six matches.
Nothampton Injuries & Team News
Henry Pollock takes on Tom Curry in a battle of the back rowers to assert dominance at the breakdown and in defence.
Sale Sharks Form
Sale Sharks come into this match having lost four of their last five matches on the road. They come into this match off the back of their first victory in their last five matches, a 35-14 win at Clermont Auvergne.
This victory was preceded by a four-match losing streak to Bath (28-16), Saracens (65-14), Leicester (36-35), and Bath (20-0).
Sale Sharks are currently seventh in the Rugby Premiership with 13 points from six matches.
Sale Sharks Injuries & Team News
Star fly-half George Ford will be assessed after an abductor strain injury against Exeter at the end of November.
19-year-old wunderkind Edoardo Todara could return to the starting line-up after serving his suspension.
Verdict
Northampton are backed to cover the -10.5 handicap at home to Sale Sharks.
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