Stormers vs Sharks Predictions - Stormers to continue winning form at home in URC

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Stormers favored to win at home, covering -10.5 handicap.
Key players returning for Stormers, boosting lineup.
Sharks struggling away, with poor recent form.

Stormers to flourish at home once again (Getty Images)

Stormers vs Sharks Predictions

Stormers are favourites at home, with an impressive home win record. My best bet is Stormers to cover the -10.5 handicap.

Stormers vs Sharks Predictions
Head to Head
Stormers Form
Stormers Injuries & Team News
Sharks Form
Sharks Injuries & Team News

Stormers have won their last 5 home matches.
Stormers have won 4 of their 5 encounters against the Sharks.
Stormers come into this match off the back of a 39-26 home win over Leicester.
Sharks have lost 4 and drawn 1 of their last 5 away matches.
Sharks come into this match off the back of a 26-10 defeat at Sale.

Head to Head

Stormers have won four of their five encounters against the Sharks.

Stormers Form

Stormers have been in top form at home at the start of their season, winning their last five home matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 39-26 win against Leicester.

Their previous home results include wins against Ospreys (26-10), La Rochelle (42-21), Lions (34-27), and Bulls (13-8), capping off an impressive run of form at home. Flank and captain, Paul de Villiers, has been in outstanding form and should be in line for a Springbok call-up.

Stormers are currently first in the United Rugby Championship, with 36 points after eight matches.

Stormers Injuries & Team News

Stormers are likely to be significantly strengthened for the Sharks clash as Boks such as Damian Willemse and Cobus Reinach, as well as fullback Warrick Gelant, defence organiser and leadership figure Ruhan Nel, locks Salmaan Moerat and Adre Smith, plus prop Sazi Sandi, return to the selection mix.

Sharks Form

Sharks are currently experiencing a poor run of form on the road, having lost four and drawn one of their last five matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 26-10 defeat at Sale.

Their previous away results include a draw at Dragons (17-17), followed by losses at Leinster (31-5), Connacht (44-17), and Toulouse (56-19).

The Sharks are currently 14th in the United Rugby Championship, with 14 points after eight matches.

Sharks Injuries & Team News

Sharks will be welcoming back Andre Esterhuizen, Makazole Mapimpi, Edwill van der Merwe, Grant Williams and Siya Kolisi.

Verdict

Stormers v Sharks

Stormers have been dominant this season, particularly at home. I am backing them to overcome the Sharks, winning by more than 10.5 points.

Stormers -10.5

Handicap

@1.91 - 4 Units

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