Exeter Chiefs vs Sale Sharks predictions, Jan 31, 2026

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In the upcoming English Premiership Rugby Cup match on January 31, 2026, Exeter Chiefs will face off against Sale Sharks at home. Both teams have had a mixed run of form recently, with Exeter winning 2 of their last 5 matches and Sale Sharks also winning 2 of their last 5 matches.

Looking at the bookmakers odds, Exeter Chiefs are favored to win with odds of 1.29, while Sale Sharks are considered the underdogs with odds of 3.62.

In terms of tactical strengths, Exeter Chiefs have shown a strong defense and a powerful forward pack, while Sale Sharks possess speedy backline players who can exploit gaps in the opposition’s defense.

With both teams evenly matched in recent form and tactical strengths, this promises to be an exciting and closely contested match. The outcome is far from certain, as both teams have the potential to secure a victory. Fans can expect a hard-fought battle on the pitch as Exeter Chiefs and Sale Sharks look to secure a crucial win in the English Premiership Rugby Cup.

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Exeter 71.1%

Draw 3.5%

Sale Sharks 25.4%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.31	28	3.56
	1.29	26	3.5
	1.28	26	3.8

Latest Results

24.01.26 Exeter Chiefs – Bristol Rugby – 3:8 18.01.26 Exeter Chiefs – Cardiff Rugby – 31:0 10.01.26 Stade Français – Exeter Chiefs – 27:25 03.01.26 Bath Rugby – Exeter Chiefs – 33:26 28.12.25 Exeter Chiefs – Leicester Tigers – 24:10

24.01.26 Sale Sharks – Northampton Saints – 29:43 17.01.26 Stade Toulousain – Sale Sharks – 77:7 10.01.26 Sale Sharks – Sharks Rugby – 26:10 02.01.26 Bristol Rugby – Sale Sharks – 19:17 26.12.25 Sale Sharks – Harlequin FC – 43:17

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Exeter won 2.

Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.

In this match, Exeter is the team to beat.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Exeter won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 506:415. (average 25.3:20.8).

Including home matches between the teams, Exeter won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 322:162. (average 32.2:16.2).

Latest Head To Head

28.11.25 Sale Sharks – Exeter Chiefs – 26:27 14.11.25 Sale Sharks – Exeter Chiefs – 34:3 31.05.25 Exeter Chiefs – Sale Sharks – 26:30 01.03.25 Exeter Chiefs – Sale Sharks – 50:14 21.12.24 Sale Sharks – Exeter Chiefs – 28:10

Standings

2025/26

Group A

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	Gloucester	4	3	0	1	101:100	15
2	Sale Sharks	4	2	0	2	86:67	12
3	Bath	4	2	0	2	100:61	11
4	Exeter Chiefs	4	2	0	2	63:94	8
5	Bristol	4	1	0	3	91:119	6

Group B

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	Leicester Tigers	4	4	0	0	89:54	18
2	Saracens	4	2	0	2	130:90	11
3	Newcastle Red Bulls	4	2	0	2	65:81	11
4	Northampton Saints	4	2	0	2	111:116	10
5	Harlequins	4	0	0	4	69:123	0

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