Sale Sharks vs Gloucester Predictions - Sale to get Premiership season off to a winning start
Sale Sharks face Gloucester in the Rugby Premiership opener. Historically, the home side dominates this fixture, with Sale winning their last five home meetings against Gloucester. Sale finished third last season and enhanced their squad with key signings like Jacques Vermeulen and Marius Louw. Gloucester, who narrowly missed last season’s playoffs, have reinforced their lineup and aim for a top-four finish. Experts predict Sale to cover the -7.5 handicap based on recent form and strong home advantage. Key action points: expect a competitive match and consider betting on Sale with the points spread.
- Sale Sharks have won last 5 home games vs Gloucester.
- Only 1 away win in last 9 head-to-head matches.
- Prediction: Sale to cover the -7.5 handicap.
Sale Sharks reached the Rugby Premiership semi-final last season. (Getty Images)
Sale Sharks vs Gloucester Predictions
At the start of the season these games are tough to call but historically, the home side wins this fixture. I am backing Sale to cover the -7.5 handicap.
- Sale Sharks vs Gloucester Predictions
- Head to Head
- Sale Sharks Form
- Sale Sharks Team News
- Gloucester Form
- Gloucester Team News
- Sale Sharks reached the Rugby Premiership semi-final last season.
- Sale Sharks have won their last 5 home matches against Gloucester.
- Gloucester have not beaten Sale away since 2019.
Head to Head
Last season these two each won their home game against each other. Sale won 31-27 at home while Gloucester beat Sale 36-20 at home in January this year. There has only been one away win between these sides in the last nine matches.
Sale Sharks Form
The Sale Sharks have enjoyed a few strong seasons recently and finished third on the Rugby Premiership table last season. They were knocked out in the semi-final by Leicester Tigers.
However, Sale did win 12 of their 18 matches in the 2024/25 Premiership campaign and will be looking for a similar result this season, if not better.
Sale Sharks Team News
Sale have not made too many additions to their squad, but there are a few good ones. Jacques Vermeulen has signed from Exeter while fellow South Africa, Marius Louw makes his way from the Lions. Reuben Logan has also signed from Northampton Saints.
Gloucester Form
Gloucester missed out on the Rugby Premiership playoffs by two points last season, ending on 56 points. They won 10 of their 18 matches, losing the remaining eight.
They will certainly be targeting a top four finish this time around but there are numerous teams vying for those positions. A strong start could be key to a successful season.
Gloucester Team News
Josh Basham, James Venter and Lewis Ludlow have all been signed by Gloucester this season.
Verdict
I am backing Sale to cover the -7.5 handicap in the Rugby Premiership opener.
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