Sharks vs Clermont Prediction: A high-scoring game

The European Challenge Cup reaches the semifinal stage, and in the first, Sharks will play Clermont at Twickenham Stoop. Both teams will face for the first time in their history. Which side books the first final spot?

The sharks are coming off a league win over the Scarlets, which was a road game that ended 27-32. In the meantime, the last encounter in the Challenge Cup by Sharks was in the quarterfinal, and this side defeated Edinburgh in a game that ended 36-30. Heading into this encounter, the Sharks are in fine form and will have a confidence boost heading into this game, as they boast of five wins in their last five games overall.

Clermont's last game was against Stade Francais Paris, a league game that ended 41-18. In the meantime, a prior game in the Challenge Cup came against Ulster, and this side secured a big 53-14 win. In the meantime, a look at Clermont's recent games shows that this side has lost twice, coming against Racing Metro 92 and Bordeaux Begles. In the meantime, their games against Cheetahs ended in a 27-22, coming in the round ⅛ of this competition.

The two teams are expected to come into this game with caution and display balanced defensive and offensive play. Considering the winning odds and the two sides’ form in this game, this game is expected to be a tight one, with both teams scoring many goals. However, Sharks have a high chance of winning, and while they have been strong in recent months, I expect them to make it to the final.