Sharks vs Edinburgh Prediction: Hosts will not disappoint

The Sharks are set to host Edinburgh at Kings Park Stadium in Week 13 of the United Rugby Championship. Here's a preview of the upcoming match along with betting opportunities.

Despite possessing resources that many can only dream of, the Sharks are enduring yet another dismal season. Out of their 12 United Rugby Championship fixtures, they have managed to secure victories in just two. Their recent performance trajectory includes a win against the Dragons with a score of 29-9 on the road, followed by a narrow loss of 25-21 to the Stormers at home in mid-February. Subsequently, they suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of the Lions in Johannesburg. However, in their most recent outing, the Sharks displayed a commendable performance by defeating Ulster 22-12 on their home turf. Nevertheless, their overall record is marred by losses, with the Sharks having suffered defeats in 10 out of their last 12 URC matches. Notably, the Sharks emerged victorious in their previous encounter against Edinburgh.

Edinburgh has been enjoying a successful season in the URC, securing victories in eight out of their 12 games and currently occupying a respectable sixth position in the standings. They are within striking distance of fourth place, trailing by only five points, and are ten points behind the second-place team. However, in their recent match in Cape Town, Edinburgh faced difficulties, suffering a 43-21 defeat at the hands of the Stormers. Prior to this setback, they were on an impressive winning streak, having won five consecutive games against opponents such as the Warriors, Gloucester, Scarlets, Zebre, and Ospreys. As they approach their upcoming fixture, it's noteworthy that Edinburgh has won 8 out of their 12 URC matches thus far.

Despite the Sharks and Edinburgh occupying opposite ends of the table, the Sharks displayed a strong performance last week on their home turf. Considering that Edinburgh may not be at full strength, I believe the hosts have a good chance of covering the -7 handicap.