English Premiership Rugby Cup, Salford Community Stadium (Salford) on Sunday,
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As Sale Sharks prepare to host Bath Rugby in their upcoming Premiership Rugby Cup match on February 8, 2026, the contrasting recent forms of both teams will be pivotal to the game’s outcome. Sale, albeit playing at home, has struggled to find consistent form, securing just one win in their last five matches. This inconsistency could be a concern as they attempt to improve their standings.
Conversely, Bath Rugby enters the fixture on a high, having won four of their last five games. Their current form showcases a capable attacking unit complemented by solid defensive strategies, indicative of their resurgence in the league. Bath’s ability to maintain possession and execute tactical plays effectively has been a key factor in their recent successes.
Bookmakers have favored Sale Sharks, offering odds of 1.31 for a home victory, while Bath’s odds sit at 3.78 for an away win. The model prediction leans towards a home win with a probability of 68.2%, but with 25.8% for an away victory, Bath’s recent form cannot be overlooked.
As both teams look to assert their dominance, this encounter promises to be a compelling contest, showcasing the unpredictability inherent to rugby union.
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| Sale Sharks 74.6% |
Draw 3.6% |
Bath 21.8% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.18 | 29 | 4.8 | |
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1.18 | 23 | 5.03 | |
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1.2 | 26 | 4.33 | |
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1.31 | 25.2 | 3.64 | |
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1.33 | 26 | 3.4 |
Latest Results
| 31.01.26 Exeter Chiefs – Sale Sharks – 59:14 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 |
23.01.26 Gloucester Rugby – Bath Rugby – 26:30 16.01.26 Bath Rugby – Edinburgh Rugby – 63:10 09.01.26 Castres Olympique – Bath Rugby – 20:43 03.01.26 Bath Rugby – Exeter Chiefs – 33:26 27.12.25 Bath Rugby – Northampton Saints – 21:41 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 22.11.25 Bath Rugby – Sale Sharks – 20:0 03.10.25 Bath Rugby – Sale Sharks – 28:16 26.01.25 Sale Sharks – Bath Rugby – 23:32 26.10.24 Bath Rugby – Sale Sharks – 40:13 01.06.24 Bath Rugby – Sale Sharks – 31:23 |
Standings
2025/26
Group A
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Gloucester | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 117:108 | 19 |
| 2 | Exeter Chiefs | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 168:143 | 17 |
| 3 | Sale Sharks | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 100:126 | 12 |
| 4 | Bath | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 100:61 | 11 |
| 5 | Bristol | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 134:181 | 6 |
Group B
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Leicester Tigers | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 139:113 | 23 |
| 2 | Saracens | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 205:145 | 17 |
| 3 | Northampton Saints | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 151:138 | 15 |
| 4 | Newcastle Red Bulls | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 96:144 | 11 |
| 5 | Harlequins | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 112:163 | 4 |
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