Northampton Saints vs Sale Sharks
19th February 2022 – Kick Off 1500hrs
Rugby – England – Premiership
Pick Sale -5 handicap
Bookmaker Bet365
Odds: 10/11 odds taken 19:31 GMT on February 17th 2022
The last three matches for Northampton Saints have been out on the road, so it’s been a while since they’ve entertained the home crowds at Franklin’s Gardens.
They will be looking to respond to a loss away at Leicester Tigers last week as they host Sale Sharks on Saturday.
But this is a very tough fixture for them because the Sharks look to have found their groove.
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Northampton Saints Preview – Can Saints hold out at home?
The Northampton Saints have taken a W2 L1 record from their last three matches, all away from home.
The wins were at Newcastle and Worcester, while they fell to Leicester last weekend.
Their defeat at Welford Road last weekend happened by a 35-20 scoreline.
That leaves Northampton on a W8 L6 record for the season and after the last round of action, only three points outside the top four, with a game in hand.
So they are in the mix, but they need some points out of this tough home fixture to keep up.
In the match outright for Premiership Rugby betting, the Saints are 7/4 underdogs* (odds recorded 19:31 GMT on February 17th 2022 at Bet365).
There has not been much positive for the Saints at home recently.
The only win at Franklin’s Gardens since October in any competition was a league win against the current bottom side Bath.
The Saints have also won only one of their last five matches against Sale in the Premiership.
Northampton have taken only two wins in the last nine against Sale Sharks win Premiership Rugby action (W2 L7).
Those two victories in the sequence did happen at home.
Last weekend Nrohtampton failed to get a try in their last home match, the only one in their last home fixtures that they didn’t.
The Saints have failed to reach 20 points on the scoreboard in their last two at home against Sale (W1 L1).
There is going to be a big test ahead of them on Saturday to come up with a win.
Sale Sharks Preview – Sharks bang in form
After some patchy form through the first half of the season, Sale have got their act together.
They have won their last four matches in all tournaments and can move ahead of the Saints in the standings with a victory on the weekend.
Last weekend Sale hosted Worcester and took a comfortable, and expected win against the Warriors.
In this four-match winning streak, Sale have scored at least 35 points in each victory.
So they may well have the scoring power to overhaul the Saints.
In the match outright for Premiership rugby betting, Sale Sharks are a quote of 8/15 odds-on for the win* (odds recorded 19:31 GMT on February 17th 2022 at Bet365).
In their most recent away match in the league, Sale claimed a victory at reigning champions Harlequins.
That snapped a nine-match winless run of away form.
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Sale Sharks have won their last 11 against the Saints in which they have scored at least 18 points.
Given that they are scoring freely at the moment, that puts them in good shape for Saturday.
Their only defeat in their last five against the Saints was in last season’s trip to Franklin’s Gardens, going down by just three points.
The Sharks look sharp at the moment and a -5 handicap on them is at 10/11* (odds recorded 19:31 GMT on February 17th 2022 at Bet365).
The visits have a chance on the weekend.
Northampton Saints vs Sale Sharks Betting Advice
Sale Sharks managed to break that long winless streak of Premiership away form in their last road match.
That happened with a good win at Harlequins. They should have the strength to see of the Saints.
The Sharks -5 handicap at 10/11 looks reasonable* (odds recorded 19:31 GMT on February 17th 2022 at Bet365).
Key Facts – Northampton Saints vs Sale Sharks Betting Tip
- Northampton Saints have won one home game since October
- Northampton Saints have won only one of their last five against Sale
- Sale Sharks have won their last four matches in all competitions
This is a big match for both in terms of trying to stay in touch with the top four.
With Northampton just having struggled a bit at home to come up with the wind, we are learning towards the Sale Sharks victory.
A Sale 1-7 winning margin is at a quote of 11/4* (odds recorded 19:31 GMT on February 17th 2022 at Bet365).
The best betting odds for Northampton Saints vs Sale Sharks
Northampton Saints to win: 7/4 at Bet365
Draw: 20/1 at Bet365
Sale Sharks to win: 8/15 at Bet365
