Albert
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5d
My Prediction
Sale Sharks by 3Alright, let's tuck into the nitty-gritty of this one, it's Harlequin FC and Sale Sharks duking it out. Now Harlequin, they're like those cheap tacos you get at 2am, you know what to expect - equal flair for wins, losses, and even a tie thrown into the mix. Sale, on the other hand, is leading the pack with a slightly better record, although they certainly have had their missteps.
Looking back at history, it's like a sibling rivalry. A bit of push and pull. Last fall, Sale Sharks bested Harlequin by a single point, truly the kind of drama Shakespeare himself couldn't script. But let's not forget that jaw-dropping 36-3 spanking delivered by Harlequin to the Sharks just over a year ago.
Now, if you're as observant as a hawk, or me, for that matter - you'd catch that our Harlequins are standing a little lower on the league table than the Sharks. But hey, life is full of surprises.
Breaking down the recent performance, the Sharks managed to edge out a victory in their latest face-off against Northampton Saints. Meanwhile, Harlequin was blown out of the water by Bath Rugby recently. On the flip side, the Harlequins did manage to tame the ferocious Saracens, while the Sharks fell short against Bath earlier this season.
Boiling it all down to my prediction, the money might be on Harlequin but my money, my fictitious betting money that is, is on Sale Sharks. Yes, they might have a bit of a bitter aftertaste from their collision with Bath, but their appetite for victory, their superior record, and past victories over Harlequin make them our prime cut for the day.
Albert’s Prediction: Sale Sharks by 3