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Sale Sharks vs Saracens Predictions - Success for Sale Sharks against Saracens

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 17 Apr 2026

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Brad Newcomb 17 Apr 2026

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Sale Sharks have won 6 out of their last 7 home encounters against Saracens.
Saracens are on a 6-game losing streak and have lost 5 of their last 6 away matches.
Sale Sharks are predicted to cover the +3.5 handicap.

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Sale Sharks have often defeated Saracens at home in recenr seasons (Getty Images)

The Sale Sharks have played their best rugby at home in the Premiership this season and have often defeated Saracens in their own backyard. Saracens have been in a slump lately but easily defeated the Sale Sharks earlier in their campaign.

Sale Sharks have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Sale Sharks have won 2 of their last 5 home games in all competitions.
Sale Sharks have won 6 of their last 7 home matches against Saracens.
Saracens have lost 6 consecutive games in all competitions.
Saracens have lost 5 of their last 6 away matches in all competitions.
Saracens have won 2 of their last 3 fixtures against Sale Sharks.

Head to Head

Saracens have an advantage with 28 victories to 14 against Sale Sharks, including two draws in 44 meetings.

Sale Sharks lost 65-14 away to Saracens earlier this season.

Sale Sharks Form

Sale Sharks had no answer against Leinster in their Investec Champions Cup quarter-final match last weekend, losing 43-13 away from home.

Sale Sharks have been in decent nick at home in the Premiership 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, and 31-26 to Bath.

Sale are 7th in the Premiership standings with 22 points after 12 rounds.

Sale Sharks have been inconsistent lately, but they have had success at home in the league this season, and have defeated Saracens in six of their last seven meetings on home soil.

Saracens Form

Saracens faced Bath away from home in the European Rugby Champions Cup round of 16 recently, losing 31-22 to their hosts.

Saracens have struggled to win away from home in the Premiership this season. They defeated Newcastle 39-17, lost 20-14 to Harlequins, lost 43-31 to Northampton Saints, and beat Gloucester 30-21 before losing 36-28 to Leicester Tigers and 62-15 to Bath.

Saracens are 6th in the Premiership table with 33 points from 12 games.

Saracens have been out of sorts lately, losing six in a row, and five of their last six away matches, although they have defeated Sale Sharks twice in their previous three encounters.

Team News

Sale Sharks

South African lock JJ Scheepers has joined from the Pumas ahead of next season.

Coventry winger David Opoku-Fordjour has agreed to a deal from the start of the 2026/27 season.

Sale Sharks are set to sign New Zealand scrum-half Xavier Roe from the Chiefs.

Saracens

England international Theo Dan has signed a new contract to remain at Saracens.

Verdict

Sale Sharks v Saracens

Sale Sharks have often defeated Saracens at home in recent seasons and are tipped to cover the +3.5 handicap.

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