Sale Sharks vs Gloucester Rugby Match Preview

Sale Sharks have had an indifferent start to the season and were comprehensively beaten last time out against Saracens but return to their home ground with the hope that a vocal crowd can inspire them to a victory and move them away from a potential relegation scrap. The Sharks have recruited wisely in the off-season with South African scrum-half Faf de Klerk and Australian fly-half James O’Connor joining and adding experience to a side that are lacking stand-out players in their squad. Gloucester have themselves had a tough start to the season but last week’s closer than expected win over Worcester Warriors has asked more questions than given answers in our rugby betting tips. They travel to the AJ Bell Stadium knowing that they will need a good performance as the league is starting to take shape and they too will not want to be dragged into the sides battling to stay in the Aviva Premiership.

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Key Players to Watch

Sale Sharks will be relying on Rugby League convert and England International Denny Solomona to inspire the home side for a win and since joining the Rugby Union ranks in 2016, he has been a shining light and has quickly made himself a key player for the Sharks. Gloucester’s Billy Twelvetrees remains their most key player and his accuracy with the boot could be the difference between the two sides. He will be keen to earn a recall to the England squad and his early season form will give him an opportunity.

Both Teams Recent Form

Sale have started the season with a solitary win from their four games, with a loss last time out to Saracens, cancelling out the previous week’s win over newly promoted London Irish. Their first two games also resulted in losses to Newcastle and Wasps and they need a win to move up the table. Gloucester have had an inconsistent start also with two wins and two losses, with an opening day win over reigning champions Exeter and last week’s win over Worcester Warriors that was less than convincing.

Sale Sharks vs Gloucester Rugby Head-to-Head

Last season saw Gloucester come out on top in both of their games, taking the bragging rights. The Sharks went down 26-13 at home last season, whilst in the return fixture at the back end of the season, Gloucester put five tries on the Sharks, who themselves added four to pick up a bonus point each from the game.

Sale Sharks vs Gloucester Rugby Prediction

The early season form of both teams will be a concern to each camp and they both need to pick up a win to move themselves away from danger and avoid getting dragged into a relegation scrap at this early stage of the season. Going back to their home with a vocal Sale crowd is what is drawing us to a crucial home win for the Sharks in what is set to be a pulsating clash between sides searching for consistency in our rugby union betting. Gloucester look vulnerable away from Kingsholm and last week’s struggle to overcome a poor Worcester Warriors side at what is usually a safe haven has led to concerns that they will be unable to stick with the home team. They have yet to reach their potential and rely too much on Billy Twelvetrees to keep them in touch in the game with the boot.

Sale Sharks vs Gloucester Rugby Betting Tips

With Sale Sharks having home advantage, it gives them an added incentive to move themselves away from trouble at the bottom end of the table. The solid odds on offer at 10Bet reflect the fact that home advantage is expected to be a key feature in this game which is one of key rugby betting tips. Gloucester have struggled to find that consistent form themselves and though they are higher in the table at the moment, they looked unconvincing in their win last week over the Worcester Warriors and had to avoid a late fightback by the side that have yet to win a game this season and that is why we are taking a punt on a home win for Sale Sharks.

The likely close encounter between these two sides have seen the bookies find it tough to call who they think the advantage lies with. The handicap on offer for a Sale win with a -3 handicap is one to snap up with Betfred as arguably the best rugby betting odds for the game. The teams are evenly matched and go into the game lacking confidence and though Gloucester won last time out against Worcester, they go into the game as the slight underdogs. A vocal crowd will be willing the Sharks on and with an exciting pair of James O’Connor and Faf de Klerk expected to launch their partnership, that could be all that is needed to tip the tie in their favour.