Prediction on the game between Sale Sharks and Exeter Chiefs: How will this unfold?

In the Premiership Rugby Cup, Sale Sharks will clash with Exeter Chiefs at the Salford Community Stadium in Salford. Sale Sharks have lost their last three matches, while Exeter Chiefs have won their previous two games. Nevertheless, Sale Sharks have dominated the head-to-head series against Exeter Chiefs, winning three of their last four games. How will this game unfold? I will take a proper look at the preview of this game and offer free betting opportunities.

Sale Sharks and Exeter Chiefs: match start date and time

At exactly 22:45 on Friday, the 14 of November 2025, Sale Sharks and Exeter Chiefs will face off at Salford Community Stadium.

• Match: Sale Sharks vs Exeter Chiefs
• Date: Friday, November 14th, 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 22:45
• Stadium: Salford Community Stadium

Where to watch Sale Sharks vs Exeter Chiefs: Free live stream, free-to-air channel

Sale Sharks: Form and Statistics

Sale Sharks: WWLWL

• Premiership Rugby Cup R3: Sale Sharks 28-29 Gloucester
• R5: Leicester Tigers 36-35 Sale Sharks
• R4: Saracens 65-14 Sale Sharks
• R3: Sale Sharks 57-5 Newcastle Red Bulls
• R2: Bath 28-16 Sale Sharks

Sale Sharks lost their last game against Gloucester, which has now put them on a three-game losing streak. They showed unsatisfactory performance in their previous game, but mostly due to concerns about the points they scored; they got the same total of points in both halves, losing 14-21 in the first half, and winning 14-8 in the second half. The Sale Sharks have lost their last three games. During this period, they suffered against the Saracens, Leicester Tigers, and Gloucester. Moreover, in all the games they lost, the highest point they conceded was 65, and the lowest point they conceded was 29. 

Sale Sharks: Team News

Sale Sharks will be with 11 substitutes to face Exeter Chiefs here in the Premiership Rugby Cup. Simon McIntyre and Ethan Caine will play in the front row, Jacques Vermeulen will pair with Sam Dugdale, and Dan du Preez will start at the back. The bench players will include Tadgh McElroy, Tumy Onasanya, Patreece Bell, Patrick Hogg, Tristan Woodman, Nye Thomas, Tom Curtis, and Jos Gilmore. 

Sale Sharks: Roster for the match

• Luke James
• Tom O’Flaherty
• Joe Bedlow
• Marius Louw
• Alex Wills
• Rob du Preez
• Gus Warr
• Dan du Preez
• Sam Dugdale
• Jacques Vermeulen
• Tom Burrow
• Ernst van Rhyn
• James Harper
• Ethan Caine
• Simon McIntyre

Exeter Chiefs: Form and Statistics

Exeter Chiefs: LLLWD

• R5: Exeter Chiefs 39-12 Gloucester
• R4: Exeter Chiefs 38-0 Harlequins
• R3: Bristol 18-14 Exeter Chiefs
• R2: Exeter Chiefs 38-15 Newcastle Red Bulls
• R1: Northampton Saints 33-33 Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs won their last game 39-12 against Gloucester, securing their second consecutive victory. In their last outing, Exeter Chiefs were in their best form as they secured both halves. Not only that, they conceded 12 points in the first half, and they did not concede any points in the second half. The Chiefs have won their last two matches, securing a victory over Harlequins by conceding no points and scoring 38 points, and against Gloucester, conceding 13 points while scoring 39 points.

Exeter Chiefs Team News

Dafydd Jenkins will lead the team here as captain, playing in the second row in partnership with Rusi Tuima, as Tom Hooper will mark his third cap in the back row, pairing with Ethan Roots and Greg Fisilau. Scott Sio will start here playing from the front row with Joseph Dweba and Josh Iosefa-Scott.

Exeter Chiefs: Roster for the match

• Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
• Henry Slade
• Len Ikitau
• Olly Woodburn
• Harvey Skinner
• Stephen Varney
• Scott Sio
• Joseph Dweba
• Josh Iosefa-Scott
• Dafydd Jenkins
• Rusi Tuima
• Tom Hooper
• Ethan Roots
• Greg Fisilau

Sale Sharks and Exeter Chiefs Prediction Head-to-Head Statistics

The Sale Sharks and Exeter Chiefs have met four times since 2024. Sale Sharks secured three victories while Exeter Chiefs won once. Their last game resulted in a 26-30 win for the Sale Sharks.

• 31/05/2025: Exeter Chiefs 26-30 Sale Sharks
• 01/03/2025: Exeter Chiefs 50-14 Sale Sharks
• 21/12/2024: Sale Sharks 28-10 Exeter Chiefs
• 31/03/2024: Sale Sharks 41-5 Exeter Chiefs

Sale Sharks and Exeter Chiefs Betting Tips & Odds

The latest 1xbet betting odds for Friday's Premiership Rugby Cup clash at Salford Community Stadium are shown here:

Head to Head: Sale Sharks $3.00, Exeter Chiefs $1.69, Tie $18.00

Handicap: Sale Sharks +6.5 ($1.83), Exeter Chiefs -6.5 ($1.90)

Goal (Odd/Even): Odd $1.83, Even $1.83.

Who will win the match, Sale Sharks and Exeter Chiefs?

Using advanced computer power and data, Telecom Asia has simulated the result of the Premiership Rugby Cup round 4 match between Sale Sharks and Exeter Chiefs 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives Exeter Chiefs a 60% chance of beating Sale Sharks in the Premiership Rugby Cup round 4.

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, 1xbet currently has Sale Sharks at $3.00 and Exeter Chiefs at $1.69.

Sale Sharks, listed as having (+6.5) ahead of the Exeter Chiefs, 1xbet offers odds of $1.83.

Exeter Chiefs are listed to cover up to -6.5 points underdogs against Sale Sharks, with odds of $1.90 available at 1xbet.

The odd/even to be scored at 1xbet have odds of $1.83 for odd and for even has $1.83.

Sale Sharks and Exeter Chiefs Match Prediction

I think I will be backing the visitors in this game due to their current form compared to the hosts. Sale Sharks have lost their last three matches, compared to Exeter Chiefs, who have won their last two games. Elsewhere, there is a high chance of an even scoreline here because both teams' last four head-to-head matches have seen an even scoreline.

Our match prediction: Handicap (-6.5) for Exeter Chiefs for a coefficient of 1.90 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our betting tip: An even scoreline here for a coefficient of 1.84 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our final match prediction: Exeter Chiefs to win here for a coefficient of 1.69 in the 1xbet bookmaker.