Ulster vs Sharks Predictions & Tips - Hosts backed against the Sharks

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 25 Apr 2025

Ralph Staniforth 25 Apr 2025

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Ulster aims to break their losing streak in the final URC home game.
Sharks are in top form, seeking a top-four finish.
Ulster may cover a +3.5 handicap, with odds of 1.91 for a win.

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Ulster vs Sharks United Rugby Championship

Ulster have lost their last 2 matches. Sharks have lost 2 of their last 3 matches. (Getty Images)

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This should be a tightly fought affair but I do fancy the hosts to get over the line.

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Head to Head
Ulster Form
Ulster Injuries & Team News
Sharks Form
Sharks Injuries & Team News

Ulster have lost their last 2 matches.
Sharks have lost 2 of their last 3 matches.

Head to Head

The Sharks beat Ulster 22-12 at home last season.

Ulster Form

Ulster have had a poor season by their standards but will be looking to end it with a bang. With three fixtures remaining, they can still make the top eight.

Currently, Ulster are 10th, three points off eighth place. This is their final home match of the URC campaign, so one would imagine victory is imperative.

Ulster won three URC games in a row against Scarlets, Dragons and Stormers, all by less than five points. But they were then beaten 43-31 in the Champions Cup before going down 41-17 to Leinster last weekend.

Ulster Injuries & Team News

Ulster will be at full strength as this is pretty much a must-win game.

Sharks Form

The Sharks have been outstanding this season if you compare it to their performance last season, but one look at their squad and most would say they are still underperforming. They are fifth on the table with 49 points, five behind the Bulls in third and eight ahead of Benetton.

Victory against Ulster will all but secure a top four finish for the Sharks while defeat probably won’t be catastrophic. They do end the season with two home fixtures against Ospreys and Scarlets, both of which should be victories.

Last weekend, the Sharks fought tooth and nail for their 18-17 victory in Edinburgh. Prior to that, they lost to Lyon in the Challenge Cup and suffered a 10-7 home loss to Leinster.

Sharks Injuries & Team News

Last week was a very physical game so expect some changes from the Sharks. However, they have a squad with plenty of depth.

Verdict

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I am backing Ulster to get withing the +3.5 handicap and perhaps win the game against the odds.

Ulster +3.5

Handicap

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