Stormers vs Sharks Predictions - Stormers set to beat the Sharks in Cape Town

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Stormers have won 4 of their last 5 home games against the Sharks.
Sharks lead the URC standings but have struggled to win away recently.
Stormers are predicted to cover the -8.5 handicap in this derby match.

Stormers have a solid home winning record against the Sharks (Gallo Images)

The Stormers came up short in their previous URC fixture but have solid home form for this derby match. The Sharks have made a strong start to their new season but have struggled to beat the Stormers away from home in this competition.

Stormers have won 4 of their last 5 home matches (URC).
Stormers have won 4 of their last 5 home games against the Sharks (URC).
Sharks have lost 4 consecutive away fixtures (URC).

Head to Head

The DHL Stormers have the advantage over the Hollywoodbets Sharks, with six victories to three, including one draw in ten meetings.

Stormers Form

The DHL Stormers did not trouble their scoreboard in a low-scoring first half against Edinburgh last weekend, going into the break trailing 3-0.

The Stormers scored two penalties and a converted try in the second half but fell short against Edinburgh, losing 17-13 away from home.

Before that, the Cape Town-based side had a solid beginning to the United Rugby Championship season, beating Connacht 29-15 away from home.

Stormers are eighth in the URC table with six points from two matches.

The DHL Stormers have loaded their team with Springboks for their clash with the Sharks and have defeated their opponents in four of their last five meetings in Cape Town.

Sharks Form

The Hollywoodbets Sharks scored two converted tries in the first half in their clash against reigning champions Leinster last weekend to lead 14-7 at half-time.

The Sharks scored two late tries and a conversion in the second half to seal a 26-20 home win over Leinster.

At the start of their new URC season, the team from Durban faced the Ospreys, winning 41-29 at home.

The Hollywoodbets Sharks are first in the United Rugby Championship standings with ten points after two rounds.

The Sharks will be pleased with their recent results but face a tough assignment against the Stormers, as their opponents have won four of their last five home games and selected a strong line-up for this match.

Team News

Stormers

Head coach John Dobson has stated that he expects the contest to have a Test-match feel: “It’s going to be one of those games, like normally it’s a Stormers-Bulls game, you know, Bok against Bok... several levels above a normal URC game; you’ll see some hybrid between Test rugby.

“It's going to have a Test match element to it.

“Just look at those scrums from last week. It’s worth a ticket alone..."

Starting XV: 15 Damian Willemse, 14 Seabelo Senatla, 13 Ruhan Nel (captain), 12 Jonathan Roche, 11 Leolin Zas, 10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, 9 Cobus Reinach, 8 Hacjivah Dayimani, 7 Siya Kolisi, 6 Paul de Villiers, 5 JD Schickerling, 4 Adré Smith, 3 Wilco Louw, 2 André-Hugo Venter, 1 Ntuthuko Mchunu

Replacements: 16 Deon Fourie, 17 Vernon Matongo, 18 Neethling Fouché, 19 Riley Norton, 20 Connor Evans, 21 Evan Roos, 22 Haashim Pead, 23 Wandisile Simelane

Sharks

The team for the Sharks will be added once it has been announced.

Verdict

Stormers v Sharks

The Stormers have a solid record against the Sharks at home and are tipped to cover the -8.5 handicap in their derby clash.

Stormers -8.5

Handicap

@1,91 - 3 Units

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