Sharks vs Lions Prediction: Lions have a chance in this one despite being on the road

At Kings Park Stadium, Sharks will play Lions in round 13 of the United Rugby Championship. The two teams last meeting ended in a win for the Lions. Can sharks get things right at home? I will preview this game and offer predictions. 

Sharks

Sharks struggled in this fixture the previous weekend and will hope to do better here. In that encounter, the Sharks failed to score in the first half, and despite scoring 14 points in the second half, it was not enough to see this team avoid a defeat. In the meantime, Sharks have lost three of their last five matches, two against Bordeaux Begles and Stade Toulousain. However, prior encounters to their last defeat saw this team pick up wins over Cardiff Rugby and Bulls, ending 22-42 and 19-29. With 34 points, Sharks sit 4th in the standings after 11 matches. 

Lions

Lions played Sharks in their last league game and won. In a 38-14 encounter, this team showed class, scoring 19 points in each half. However, that win was the Lions’ third in their last five matches. In prior encounters, this team defeated Stormers and Dragons. Yet, they lost to the Bulls in two different meetings. Ahead of this game, the Lions have 28 points from 11 matches, leaving them 9th in the standings. 

Expert Betting Tips

Sharks have been inconsistent and looking at how well Lions have stepped up, I expect a lot from them. In the meantime, I expect a close contest, with a lot of attacking play. Also, while the Lions have been able to get within the line in recent matches, I am confident of the same outcome here. 

Our first option is over 43.5 with odds at 1.60 on 1Xbet

Our second option is handicap W2 (+8.5) with odds at 1.90 on Bet365

Our last option is away team total over 18.5 with odds at 1.84 on Betway