Dragons vs Sharks Prediction: Competitive contest expected

Europe Challenge Cup action is set to unfold at Rodney Parade, featuring a matchup between Dragons and Sharks. In this contest, the Dragons are considered underdogs on their home turf, while the Sharks will enter as favorites despite playing on the road.

The Dragons are seeking a victory in this upcoming matchup after experiencing a 20-17 defeat at the hands of Zebre. In that match, the first half concluded with the Dragons in the lead, securing an 8-12 advantage. However, a subpar performance from the Dragons in the second half allowed the hosts to only score 5 points, while Zebre added 12. As they approach this next match, a review of their last five games shows two wins against US Oyonnax and Scarlets, but also three losses, including two to Section Paloise and one to Cardiff Rugby.

The Sharks returned to the winning column last weekend with an impressive home victory over US Oyonnax, concluding with a scoreline of 38-7. The Sharks dominated the first half, securing a 19-0 lead. In the second half, they replicated this performance, adding another 19 points, while US Oyonnax managed to score 7. Looking at the Sharks' recent performance, their last five matches include two wins, one draw against Section Paloise, and three consecutive defeats against Cheetahs, Stormers, and Lions.

Both teams are currently facing challenges and would highly appreciate a victory in this matchup. Nevertheless, the Sharks have consistently demonstrated superior performance in this fixture and have proven to be the stronger side in the group matches of this competition. Considering their past encounters, the visiting team is anticipated to secure a comfortable win with a significant margin.