The Sharks and Lions will go head-to-head this Saturday at Kings Park in Johannesburg. Below is a betting preview and a prediction for the massive game.
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The Lions were beaten by the Bulls last Saturday, losing 31-19 and occupy 12th place in the United Rugby Championship standings. The Sharks will go into this match full of confidence following a victory over the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld Stadium a fortnight back.
1.70
lions vs sharks
Lions
Match Result
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Eben Etzebeth, Ox Nche, Andre Esterhuizen, Aphelele Fassi and other Springbok regulars will most likely be left out, with Vincent Tshituka captaining the team and the likes of Bongi Mbonambi, Jason Jenkins and Lukhanyo Am hoping to use their experience to lead the team to victory.
The Lions have now won five and lost five of their URC matches, sitting outside of the top 8 and 4 points off a playoff place, with one game in hand over their European counterparts. The Sharks have a record of 7 wins and 3 defeats and are fourth in the standings, 6 points behind the third-placed Bulls who have played a game more.
The pre-match odds suggest it will be a close game, but the Lions are favoured at 1.70 and the Sharks priced at 2.29. The Sharks won away to the Bulls at Loftus last time out and will look to continue on that streak.
2.29
Lions vs Sharks
Sharks
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Recent Form
Lions last 6:
22/02/2025 United Rugby Championship
19 – 31 v Bulls (a)
15/02/2025 United Rugby Championship
30 – 23 v Stormers (h)
25/01/2025 United Rugby Championship
22 – 35 v Bulls (h)
18/01/2025 Euro Challenge Cup Pool 2
60 – 10 v Dragons (h)
11/01/2025 Euro Challenge Cup Pool 2
5 – 28 v Montpellier (a)
21/12/2024 United Rugby Championship
10 – 29 v Stormers (a)
Sharks last 6:
15/02/2025 United Rugby Championship
29 – 19 v Bulls (a)
25/01/2025 United Rugby Championship
42 – 22 v Cardiff Rugby (a)
19/01/2025 Investec Champions Cup Pool 1
12 – 66 v Bordeaux-Beg (a)
11/01/2025 Investec Champions Cup Pool 1
8 – 20 v Toulouse (h)
28/12/2024 United Rugby Championship
20 – 24 v Stormers (a)
21/12/2024 United Rugby Championship
20 – 17 v Bulls (h)
Prediction
Prediction: Sharks to win by 5.
