Sheffield Sharks v Leicester Riders prediction

Yuriy Borshchenko
April 18, 2026
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MATCH DETAILS:
Location:
Upcoming Information:British Basketball League 19.04.2026
Competition: Sheffield Sharks v Leicester Riders live

When/Date: 19.04.2026
Time: 11:00 am
Repeat:Live
Prediction on Sheffield Sharks v Leicester Riders: Available

Prediction (the most likely score): 89:81

Sheffield Sharks
72.9%

Leicester Riders
27.1%

Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.22		3.72
	1.24		3.4
	1.25		3.21
	1.28		3.07

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sheffield Sharks won 3.

Sheffield Sharks is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Leicester Riders has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Leicester Riders may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Sheffield Sharks is the team to beat.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Sheffield Sharks won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 1637:1611. (average 81.9:80.6).

Including home matches between the teams, Sheffield Sharks won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 819:748. (average 81.9:74.8).

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	L		Pts
1	London Lions	30	24	6	2504:2204	48
2	Cheshire Phoenix	30	18	12	2856:2669	36
3	Manchester Basketball	30	18	12	2667:2620	36
4	Sheffield Sharks	29	16	13	2428:2394	32
5	Bristol Flyers	29	13	16	2336:2407	26
6	Surrey 89ers	30	13	17	2627:2680	26
7	Leicester Riders	28	12	16	2328:2446	24
8	Newcastle Eagles	30	12	18	2663:2666	24
9	Caledonia Gladiators	30	7	23	2426:2749	14

Sheffield Sharks AND Leicester Riders LAST MATCHES

Latest Results

17.04.26 Newcastle Eagles – Sheffield Sharks – 82:85
12.04.26 London Lions – Sheffield Sharks – 81:60
10.04.26 Sheffield Sharks – Caledonia Gladiators – 113:75
03.04.26 Sheffield Sharks – Leicester Riders – 93:68
29.03.26 Sheffield Sharks – Surrey 89ers – 99:96 OT

17.04.26 Leicester Riders – Manchester Basketball – 98:101
12.04.26 Caledonia Gladiators – Leicester Riders – 93:95 OT
10.04.26 Leicester Riders – Surrey 89ers – 90:103
05.04.26 Leicester Riders – Bristol Flyers – 85:78
03.04.26 Sheffield Sharks – Leicester Riders – 93:68

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