Bet on Natal Sharks vs ASM Clermont on Rugby Union

ASM Clermont are favored to win with moneyline odds of 1.72, thanks to their stronger recent form with 4 wins in the last 5 matches and key players like Maxime Lamagrue in top scoring shape with 3 tries in the past month, compared to Natal Sharks' 2 wins in 5. Clermont's superior away record in Europe this season gives them the edge with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 1:00 PM SAST on January 17, 2026, which is 11:00 AM UTC at the iconic Hollywoodbets Kings Park stadium.

The game will be played at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban, South Africa, a historic venue with a capacity of 52,000 seats known for its electric rugby atmosphere and home advantage for the Natal Sharks.

Natal Sharks are predicted to cover the +4.5 handicap at odds of 1.90 on DexWin, but ASM Clermont's outright win at 1.72 looks solid given their 75% win rate in recent Champions Cup pool stages and Sharks' defensive vulnerabilities conceding 28 points per game lately.

In their head-to-head record over the last 4 meetings, ASM Clermont lead with 3 wins to Natal Sharks' 1, averaging 48 total points per match; Clermont won the most recent clash 31-24 in 2024, scoring 4 tries to Sharks' 3.