Sharks vs Munster
The Springbok laden Sharks take on Munster at the Hollywoodbets Kings Park stadium in this URC encounter. The home side reignited their season when they beat champions Glasgow 28-24. The result flattered the Scottish side as they scored 14 points in the last four minutes which ensured they received two bonus points. The Sharks will be looking for a full 80-minute performance in this match as Munster will be no pushovers. The visitors were beaten 34-19 by the Stormers in a repeat of the 2023 final. They will be looking for a better all round showing after their lineouts lost them the match.
TIP: The Sharks have made a few changes for this match with Grant Williams coming in for Jaden Hendrikse in the scrumhalf position. The loose trio changes see Siya Kolisi moving from flank to the number eight and James Venter taking over the six jersey. The Tshituka brothers swop with Vincent coming into the team. Munster will be hoping star centre Alex Nankivell will be fit after he pulled out of the Stormers match at the last minute. The bookies have the Sharks as favorites and I am also backing them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.33, SoccerShop 1.33 and Bettabets 1.33
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Sharks vs Munster
- Munster have won two of the four matches between the sides.
- The home side are unbeaten in all four of the previous matches.
Latest results for both teams
The Sharks beat Glasgow 28-24 in their last match while Munster lost 34-19 to the Stormers.
PREDICTION
The Sharks international stars looked at tad rusty at the start of the match but quickly found their rhythm to dominate Glasgow. They will be looking to be more clinical from the start with the front row in particular targeting the Munster scrum. The set piece battle will go a long way to deciding the match with the Sharks having the definite advantage in this area. Flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse will need to do a better job of linking up his dangerous backline that includes the likes of Aphelele Fassi and Makazole Mapimpi. The Weekend Special Fassi has been in sublime form and will be a threat for the Munster defence. The power of the Sharks pack will be too much for the visitors therefore I predict a home win by more than 10 points.
Probable Starting XVs
Sharks
15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Eduan Keyter, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Jordan Hendrikse, 9 Grant Willimas, 8 Siya Kolisi, 7 Vincent Tshituka, 6 James Venter, 5 Emile van Heerden, 4 Eben Etzebeth (captain), 3 Vincent Koch, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Retshegofaditswe Nche.
Munster
15 Mike Haley, 14 Calvin Nash, 13 Tom Farrell, 12 Alex Nankivell, 11 Shane Daly, 10 Jack Crowley, 9 Conor Murray, 8 Jack O’Donoghue, 7 Alex Kendellen, 6 Tom Ahern, 5 Tadhg Beirne (captain), 4 Jean Kleyn, 3 John Ryan, 2 Niall Scannell, 1 Jeremy Loughman
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Sharks victory are as follows:
Tictacbets 1.33
SoccerShop 1.33
Bettabets 1.33
Odds comparison on the Sharks handicap:
The complete odds on the Sharks handicap:
Tictacbets 1.90 (-7.5)
SoccerShop 1.87 (-7.5)
Bettabets 1.89 (-7.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor odds on the Sharks outright win therefore we suggest the home team on the handicap for better odds. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.90 (-7.5), SoccerShop 1.87 (-7.5) and Bettabets 1.89 (-7.5)
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Stormers vs Glasgow
Ospreys vs Edinburgh
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