Sharks vs Stormers predictions, Jan 31, 2026

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In an eagerly anticipated clash in the United Rugby Championship, Sharks Rugby will face off against Stormers Rugby on January 31, 2026. Both teams have shown good form in recent matches, with each winning 3 out of their last 5 games.

Sharks Rugby will have the home advantage in this match, which could prove crucial given their slight edge in recent form. With odds of 1.85 for a home win, bookmakers seem to favor the Sharks, but Stormers Rugby, with odds of 2.06 for an away win, cannot be counted out.

Tactically, Sharks Rugby will look to leverage their attacking prowess to put pressure on the Stormers defense, while Stormers Rugby will rely on their solid midfield play to control possession and create scoring opportunities.

With our model predicting a 49.5% chance of a home win, a 4.7% chance of a draw, and a 45.8% chance of an away win, this match is shaping up to be a closely contested battle that could swing either way. Fans can expect an exciting and competitive match between these two evenly matched teams.

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Sharks 50.2%

Draw 4.5%

Stormers 45.3%

Outrights of United Rugby Championship Stormers: 15.91% Sharks: 3.41%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.83	24	1.99
	1.83	20	2
	1.83	21	2
	1.85	20.13	2.06
	1.81	19	2.05

Latest Results

24.01.26 Stormers Rugby – Sharks Rugby – 19:30 17.01.26 Sharks Rugby – ASM Clermont Auvergne – 50:12 10.01.26 Sale Sharks – Sharks Rugby – 26:10 03.01.26 Sharks Rugby – Lions Rugby – 22:23 20.12.25 Sharks Rugby – Blue Bulls Rugby – 21:12

24.01.26 Stormers Rugby – Sharks Rugby – 19:30 17.01.26 Stormers Rugby – Leicester Tigers – 39:26 11.01.26 Harlequin FC – Stormers Rugby – 61:10 03.01.26 Stormers Rugby – Blue Bulls Rugby – 13:8 20.12.25 Stormers Rugby – Lions Rugby – 34:27

Facts

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

Both teams have been playing unpredictably.

Recently, Stormers has had a series of home games.

In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Sharks won 9 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 397:394. (average 19.9:19.7).

Including home matches between the teams, Sharks won 5 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 220:202. (average 20:18.4).

Latest Head To Head

24.01.26 Stormers Rugby – Sharks Rugby – 19:30 28.12.24 Stormers Rugby – Sharks Rugby – 24:20 30.11.24 Sharks Rugby – Stormers Rugby – 21:15 17.02.24 Sharks Rugby – Stormers Rugby – 21:25 30.12.23 Stormers Rugby – Sharks Rugby – 21:15

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	Glasgow Warriors	10	8	0	2	279:133	39
2	Stormers	9	8	0	1	250:125	36
3	Leinster	10	7	0	3	273:214	35
4	Cardiff Rugby	10	7	0	3	218:182	35
5	Munster	10	7	0	3	205:187	34
6	Ulster	9	6	0	3	281:194	32
7	Lions	9	4	1	4	250:258	24
8	Ospreys	10	3	2	5	220:250	21
9	Bulls	9	4	0	5	211:241	20
10	Benetton	10	4	0	6	181:246	19
11	Sharks	9	3	1	5	186:234	19
12	Edinburgh	9	3	0	6	175:166	18
13	Dragons	10	2	2	6	199:252	17
14	Connacht	9	2	0	7	212:254	16
15	Scarlets	9	3	0	6	153:219	13
16	Zebre	10	2	0	8	175:313	12

United Rugby Championship Outrights

1. Leinster: 1.8 (39.77%)

2. Stormers: 4.5 (15.91%)

3. Glasgow Warriors: 6.5 (11.01%)

4. Blue Bulls: 10 (7.16%)

5. Munster: 10 (7.16%)

6. Ulster: 15 (4.77%)

7. Sharks: 21 (3.41%)

8. Durban Collegians: 21 (3.41%)

9. Golden Lions: 75 (0.95%)

10. Connacht: 100 (0.72%)

11. Benetton Rugby: 100 (0.72%)

12. Edinburgh: 100 (0.72%)

13. Dragons RFC: 100 (0.72%)

14. Ospreys: 100 (0.72%)

15. Scarlets: 100 (0.72%)

16. Cardiff Rugby: 100 (0.72%)

17. Zebre: 100 (0.72%)

18. Cardiff Blues Premiership Select: 100 (0.72%)

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