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Sale Sharks vs Bristol Predictions - Bristol to secure an away win over Sale
Sale Sharks and Bristol face off with Bristol carrying superior form into the match, having won 3 of their last 5 Premiership fixtures and 3 away games. Sale, struggling with four consecutive home defeats and inconsistent performances, risk falling from the top eight. The key recommendation is to back Bristol to cover the -19.5 handicap. Bristol, despite missing out on playoff spots, will look to finish their season on a high while Sale’s squad gets a boost with Tom Curry available. Team news highlights key absences for both sides.
- Bristol have solid away form and beat Sale Sharks earlier this season.
- Sale Sharks have lost 4 consecutive home games and struggle for consistency.
- Bristol are favoured to cover the handicap.
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Bristol defeated Sale Sharks earlier this season (Getty Images)
Sale Sharks vs Bristol Predictions
The Sale Sharks have not been at their best during the closing stages of the regular season and are on a losing streak at home. Bristol missed out on making the play-offs but will aim to finish their season on a high.
- Bristol have won 3 of their last 5 matches (PREM).
- Bristol have won 3 of their last 5 away games (PREM).
- Sale Sharks have lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures (PREM).
- Sale Sharks have lost 4 consecutive home matches (PREM).
Head to Head
The Sale Sharks have an advantage with 14 victories to eight against Bristol, including one draw in 22 meetings.
Sale Sharks Form
Sale Sharks let a healthy half-time lead slip against Newcastle last weekend, losing 45-42 away from home after leading 35-10 at the break.
The Sharks have struggled with consistency at home in the league this season. They defeated Bristol 24-15, Gloucester 27-10, Newcastle Red Bulls 57-5, lost 27-26 to Exeter, and beat Harlequins 43-17 before losing 43-29 to Northampton Saints, 31-26 to Bath, 85-19 to Saracens, and 47-33 to the Leicester Tigers.
Sale are 7th in the Premiership Rugby table with 31 points after 17 rounds.
Sale Sharks dropped vital points in their push to finish their season inside the top eight places, and must beat Bristol to maintain their position in the standings; however, they have lost four consecutive home games.
Bristol Form
Bristol came from behind to beat Bath last weekend, winning 21-19 at home after trailing 19-7 at half-time.
The Bears have had some success away from home in the league this season. They lost 50-17 to Saracens, beat Gloucester 49-34, and lost 40-15 to Bath, defeated Harlequins 40-14 and Exeter 8-3, lost 33-19 to Leicester Tigers, and beat Newcastle 52-19 before losing 94-33 to Northampton Saints.
Bristol are 6th in the Premiership Rugby table with 54 points from 17 matches.
The Bristol Bears did well to pocket all the points on offer in their previous fixture, but they missed out on making the play-offs, as other results did not go their way last weekend. However, they will aim to finish their season with a victory for their fans, as their hosts have been out of sorts lately.
Team News
Sale Sharks
England international Tom Curry and hooker Nathan Jibulu are available for selection, alongside Luke James.
Bristol
Santiago Grondona and George Kloska will be unavailable for selection after failing Head Injury Assessments in the match against Bath.
Bill Mata, Benjamin Grondona, and Steven Luatua remain sidelined through injury.
Verdict
Bristol come into their match against Sale Sharks in better shape and are tipped to cover the +19.5 handicap.
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