Racing 92 vs Sale Sharks
8th May 2022 – Kick Off 1500hrs
Rugby – France – European Champions Cup
Pick Racing 92 -9 handicap
Bookmaker William Hill
Odds: 10/11 odds taken 18:42 GMT on May 5th, 2022
Sale Sharks receive a tough quarter-final draw for the European Champions Cup on Sunday.
They have to go to Racing 92 and try to produce an epic performance to make the final four.
The Premiership side are big underdogs for the match, can they cause an upset?
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Racing 92 Preview – TOP 15 side too strong?
Racing 92 are in some terrific form at the moment having won their last five in a row in all competitions.
In the last round of the Champions Cup, they faced fellow TOP 14 side Stade Francais.
After a brilliant win away from home in the first leg, Racing 92 saw the tie out fairly comfortably.
That’s a little bit of an ominous sign for Sale Sharks.
In the match outright for rugby betting, the win for Racing 92 is at 1/5 odds-on* (odds recorded 18:42 GMT on May 5th, 2022 at William Hill).
Home and away Racing 92 have won eight of their last nine matches (L2).
If we dial their form into their home result only, they are on a nine-match winning streak.
Racing 92 and Sale sharks will meet for the first time in the Champions Cup.
This is the fifth straight appearance in the quarter finals of the competition for Racing 92, their seventh overall.
Racing 92’s record at this stage of the competition is W3 L3 and only one of those victories happened at home (played 3).
The TOP 14 side have a great home record against Premiership opposition in this competition.
They have won their last six such fixtures, three of those by a margin of more than 10 points.
A Racing 92 -10 handicap is at a quote of 10/1 in rugby betting* (odds recorded 18:42 GMT on May 5th, 2022 at William Hill).
Racing have averaged more possession in this season’s Champions Cup than any other team.
They are going to be tough to stop.
Sale Sharks Preview – Can Sale get anything out of the tie?
Sale will be aiming to make it third time lucky as they haven’t gotten past the quarter-final stage before.
Their two previous appearances at this stage, both ended in defeat away at French clubs.
The most recent one of those was last season when they went down at La Rochelle.
Sale Sharks are 7/2 underdogs in the match outright* (odds recorded 18:42 GMT on May 5th, 2022 at William Hill).
Their overall form in all competitions has not been totally convincing.
The Sharks have won four of their last ten matches played.
In the last round of the Champions Cup, they took full advantage of a favourable draw.
After losing the first leg at home by a point against Bristol Bears, Sale won by a six-point margin in the return.
One positive for Sale Sharks is that their away form isn’t bad.
They are W4 D1 L1 in their last six road games in all competitions.
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Sale Sharks won away at Ospreys and then lost at Clermont in their other two road matches this season.
There is a lot for them to overcome at the Paris La Defence Arena on the weekend however.
Sale have lost their last 10 Champions Cup road matches in France.
Of the teams remaining in the competition, Sale have taken the second-lowest amount of average possession.
A semi-final place is on the line, but Sale Sharks look a long way from taking it.
Racing 92 vs Sale Sharks Betting Advice
This has to be a home win for Racing 92 as they are such a quick, powerful side.
They can sweep their way to victory, and the Racing 92 -9 handicap is at 10/11* (odds recorded 18:42 GMT on May 5th, 2022 at William Hill)
Racing have won two of their three previous knockout ties against opposition from the Premiership.
Key Facts – Racing 92 vs Sale Sharks Betting Tip
- Racing 92 have won their last 6 home matches against English teams in the competition
- Racing 92 are in their fifth consecutive quarter final
- Sale Sharks have lost their last 10 matches in France
Sale Sharks are just going to have a hard time forcing their way into this match, as the pressure Racing 92 creates is relentless.
The French side are looking for their seventh straight home win against English opposition.
They will probably get it. A Racing 92 11-15 winning margin may be worth a look at 9/2* (odds recorded 18:42 GMT on May 5th, 2022 at William Hill).
The best betting odds for Racing 92 vs Sale Sharks
Racing 92 to win: 1/5 at Bet365
Draw: 33/1 at Bet365
Sale Sharks to win: 7/2 at Bet365
