Gloucester vs Sale Sharks Predictions - Gloucester to edge Sale Sharks

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Gloucester have won last 3 home games against Sale Sharks.
Sale Shark have struggled to win away in the Premiership this season.
Prediction: Gloucester tipped to cover the +1.5 handicap.

Gloucester are on a home winning streak against Sale Sharks (Getty Images)

Gloucester have had little success at home in the Premiership this season, but are on a winning streak against Sale Sharks in their own backyard. Sale Sharks have struggled with their away form in the league during their campaign.

Gloucester have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Gloucester have won 2 of their last 5 home matches in all competitions.
Gloucester have won 3 consecutive home games against Sale.
Sale Sharks have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Sale Sharks have won 3 of their last 5 away games in all competitions.
Sale Sharks have lost 3 of their last 4 matches against Gloucester.

Head to Head

Sale Sharks have the advantage with 21 victories to 16 against Gloucester in 37 meetings.

Gloucester have played Sale Sharks three times this season. They lost 27-10 away to Sale in the Premiership before winning 29-28 away and 43-17 at home in the Premiership Rugby Cup.

Gloucester Form

Gloucester did enough to see off Exeter recently, winning 34-31 at home after leading their rivals 26-12 at half-time.

Before that result, Gloucester had struggled to win their home matches in the Premiership this season. They lost 37-35 to Northampton Saints, 49-34 to Bristol, and defeated Harlequins 26-15 before losing 30-21 to Saracens, 30-26 to Bath, and 36-17 to Leicester Tigers.

Gloucester are 8th in the Premiership Rugby standings with 21 points from 14 games.

Gloucester secured a much-needed victory in their previous outing at home and they have won their last three home matches against Sale Sharks, giving them the advantage needed to come out on top.

Sale Sharks Form

Sale Sharks produced a solid second-half display in their recent away match against the Harlequins, winning 52-33 after leading 24-21 at the break.

Before that performance, Sale Sharks had failed to win an away match in the Premiership this season. They lost to Bath 28-16, to Saracens 65-14, to Leicester Tigers 36-35, to Northampton Saints 47-21, to Bristol 19-17, and to Exeter 26-14.

Sale Sharks are 7th in the Premiership standings with 27 points from 14 matches.

Sale Sharks ended their losing streak away from home in the league in their previous fixture and defeated Gloucester earlier this season; however, they have struggled to beat their opponents on the road recently.

Team News

Gloucester

Prop Ciaran Knight has recovered from a knee injury and is back in training.

Seb Blake and Jack Mann will be available for selection this weekend.

Sale Sharks

Lock Ben Bamber has extended his contract to remain at Sale Sharks until 2030.

Verdict

Gloucester v Sale Sharks

Gloucester have had success against Sale Sharks this season and are tipped to cover the +1.5 handicap.

Gloucester +1.5

Handicap

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Gloucester Win

Result

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