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Sharks vs Zebre Predictions - Sharks tipped to continue strong home run in URC encounter
In the upcoming United Rugby Championship clash, the Sharks are strong favourites over Zebre, boasting a dominant home record and recent big wins. The Sharks have claimed victory in four of their last five matches against Zebre and are tipped to cover the -28.5 handicap at home, following a commanding 46-7 win over Benetton. Conversely, Zebre continue to struggle defensively, particularly away, and remain bottom of the league. The key recommendation is to back the Sharks for a comfortable win at Kings Park.
- Sharks have won 5 straight home matches and 4 of 5 vs Zebre.
- Sharks tipped to cover a -28.5 handicap at home after big wins.
- Zebre remain bottom of the table with poor away form and defense.
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Sharks tipped to continue strong home run in URC encounter (Getty Images)
Sharks vs Zebre Predictions
Sharks are strong favourites given their home form and record against Zebre. My best bet is the Sharks to cover the -28.5 handicap at home.
- Sharks vs Zebre Predictions
- Head to Head
- Sharks Form
- Sharks Injuries & Team News
- Zebre Form
- Zebre Injuries & Team News
- Sharks have won their last 5 home matches.
- Sharks have won 4 of their 5 matches against Zebre.
- Sharks beat Benetton 46-7 at home in their last match.
- Zebre have lost 5 of their last 6 away matches.
- Zebre lost their last match 54-19 at the Bulls.
Head to Head
Sharks have won four of their five meetings with Zebre.
Sharks Form
The Sharks were dominant against Benetton last weekend, winning 46-7 at home after scoring four first-half tries to secure the bonus point before the break.
The Durban-based side has been in impressive form recently at home. They beat Clermont Auvergne (50-12), Stormers (36-24), Munster (45-0), and Cardiff Rugby (21-15).
Sharks are 10th in the United Rugby Championship, with 41 points after 17 matches.
Sharks’ physical edge up front could prove decisive at Kings Park.
Sharks Injuries & Team News
Starting line-up:
1 Ox Nche, 2 Eduan Swart, 3 Vincent Koch, 4 Jason Jenkins, 5 Emile van Heerden, 6 Siya Kolisi, 7 Emmanuel Tshituka, 8 Nick Hatton, 9 Bradley Davids, 10 Vusi Moyo, 11 Litelihle Bester, 12 Andre Esterhuizen (c), 13 Jurenzo Julius, 14 Jaco Williams, 15 Zekhethelo Siyaya.
Replacements:
16 Fez Mbatha, 17 Phatu Ganyane, 18 Hanro Jacobs, 19 Deon Slabbert, 20 Matt Romao, 21 Ross Braude, 22 Jean Smith, 23 Le Roux Malan.
Zebre Form
Zebre were swept aside by the Bulls in their most recent league match, losing 54-19 away after trailing 26-12 at half-time.
Prior to that defeat, Zebre lost at Glasgow Warriors (47-10), beat Black Lion (28-14), and then suffered further losses at Munster (21-7), Scarlets (36-17) and Edinburgh (31-30).
Zebre are bottom of the United Rugby Championship table, with 15 points after 17 matches.
Zebre have struggled defensively against powerful packs away from home.
Zebre Injuries & Team News
Zebre will need to tighten up defensively if they are to climb off the bottom of the table.
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