Lions vs Sharks predictions, Mar 01, 2025

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The upcoming match between Lions and Sharks in the United Rugby Championship is expected to be a closely contested game. Both teams have had mixed results in their recent matches, with Lions winning 2 out of their last 5 games and Sharks winning 2 out of their last 4 games.

As Lions will be playing on their home turf, they may have a slight advantage in terms of familiarity with the stadium and support from the home crowd. However, Sharks will be looking to secure a win on the road and improve their standings in the league.

The bookmakers’ coefficients of 1.61 for Lions and 2.39 for Sharks suggest that the odds are slightly in favor of Lions winning the match. However, with both teams having similar recent form, this match could go either way.

Overall, this promises to be an exciting and competitive rugby match, with both teams eager to secure a victory. Fans can expect a thrilling encounter as Lions and Sharks battle it out on the field.

Lions 56.6% Draw 4.2% Sharks 39.2%

Outrights of United Rugby Championship Sharks: 8.33%

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Betting Odds

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WilliamHill 1.62 23 2.3

Latest Results

22.02.25 Blue Bulls Rugby – Lions Rugby – 31:19
15.02.25 Lions Rugby – Stormers Rugby – 30:23
25.01.25 Lions Rugby – Blue Bulls Rugby – 22:37
18.01.25 Lions Rugby – Newport Gwent Dragons – 60:10
11.01.25 Montpellier Hérault RC – Lions Rugby – 28:5
15.02.25 Blue Bulls Rugby – Sharks Rugby – 19:29
25.01.25 Cardiff Rugby – Sharks Rugby – 22:42
19.01.25 Union Bordeaux Bègles – Sharks Rugby – 66:12
11.01.25 Sharks Rugby – Stade Toulousain – 8:20
28.12.24 Stormers Rugby – Sharks Rugby – 24:20

Facts

  • Last 5 head-to-head matches Lions won 3.
  • Two teams are playing changeable.
  • Sharks could have advantage in physics – more days for rest in last days.
  • Recently Sharks have a series of guest games.
  • Lions will have a poor advantage in this game.
  • Our prediction for today’s Lions to win the game is with odds 1.62.
  • Last 20 head-to-head matches Lions won 7 matches, drawn 0 matches, lost 13 matches and goals 485:604 (average 24.3:30.2).
  • Including matches at home between the teams Lions won 4 matches, drawn 0 matches, lost 8 matches and goals 318:373 (average 26.5:31.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    21.09.24 Lions Rugby – Sharks Rugby – 14:16
    27.07.24 Lions Rugby – Sharks Rugby – 22:35
    05.07.24 Sharks Rugby – Lions Rugby – 25:26
    02.03.24 Lions Rugby – Sharks Rugby – 40:10
    06.01.24 Sharks Rugby – Lions Rugby – 18:20

    Standings

    2024/25

    Pl W D L Pts
    1 Leinster 11 11 0 0 318:142 52
    2 Glasgow Warriors 11 8 0 3 322:192 42
    3 Bulls 11 8 0 3 302:230 39
    4 Sharks 10 7 0 3 274:249 34
    5 Munster 11 6 0 5 259:260 31
    6 Cardiff Rugby 11 5 1 5 239:279 30
    7 Benetton 11 5 1 5 221:279 28
    8 Scarlets 11 5 1 5 243:225 27
    9 Edinburgh 11 4 0 7 261:272 24
    10 Stormers 11 4 0 7 253:277 24
    11 Connacht 11 4 0 7 239:266 24
    12 Lions 10 5 0 5 220:232 23
    13 Ulster 11 4 0 7 239:266 23
    14 Ospreys 11 4 1 6 226:227 22
    15 Zebre 11 4 0 7 165:247 20
    16 Dragons 11 1 0 10 205:343 8

    United Rugby Championship Outrights

    1. Leinster: 1.52 (50.88%)

    2. Blue Bulls: 6.13 (12.59%)

    3. Glasgow Warriors: 7.13 (10.82%)

    4. Sharks: 9.25 (8.33%)

    5. Munster: 9.75 (7.91%)

    6. Stormers: 32 (2.41%)

    7. Benetton Rugby: 50.5 (1.53%)

    8. Golden Lions: 58.5 (1.32%)

    9. Edinburgh: 63.5 (1.21%)

    10. Connacht: 75.5 (1.02%)

    11. Cardiff Rugby: 138 (0.56%)

    12. Ulster: 163 (0.47%)

    13. Scarlets: 213 (0.36%)

    14. Ospreys: 225.5 (0.34%)

    15. Dragons RFC: 625.5 (0.12%)

    16. Zebre: 625.5 (0.12%)

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