Sheffield Sharks vs Lions Prediction 18 January 2026

    Sheffield Sharks
    Sheffield Sharks
    London Lions
    London Lions
    83
    92
    22
    25
    14
    22
    17
    23
    30
    22

    📢What tactical schemes can be used against zone defense? Sheffield Sharks and London Lions will show us their offensive options as they clash on 18 January at 16:00 in the "SLB" tournament. The favorite for the match is the London Lions team, and the victory of each side is rated as follows: against . We will analyze how accurate the bookmakers' ratings are in our prediction.

    Head-to-Head

    📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Sheffield Sharks and London Lions:

    • played 53 matches;
    • wins (including extra time): 24 for today's home team and 29 for the guests;
    • the home team averages 78.7 points per match, the guests - 80.26;
    • average total match points - 158.96.

    The last confrontation took place on 27 April 2025 at the venue of Sheffield Sharks and ended with a score of 90:82.

    Head-to-head statistics Sheffield Sharks - Lions

    44%
    25 Wins
    56%
    32 Wins
    12.04.26
    SLB
    London Lions
    London Lions
    Sheffield Sharks
    Sheffield Sharks
    81
    60
    23
    15
    25
    13
    17
    11
    16
    21
    25.03.26
    SLB
    London Lions
    London Lions
    Sheffield Sharks
    Sheffield Sharks
    87
    67
    26
    19
    21
    20
    21
    15
    19
    13
    07.03.26
    SLB
    Sheffield Sharks
    Sheffield Sharks
    London Lions
    London Lions
    79
    73
    25
    18
    14
    22
    19
    11
    21
    22
    18.01.26
    SLB
    Sheffield Sharks
    Sheffield Sharks
    London Lions
    London Lions
    83
    92
    22
    17
    25
    23
    14
    30
    22
    22
    27.04.25
    SLB
    Sheffield Sharks
    Sheffield Sharks
    London Lions
    London Lions
    90
    82
    32
    18
    21
    21
    20
    20
    17
    23
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    Sheffield Sharks Team Overview

    🏆This season, Sheffield Sharks has stepped onto the court for 15 matches, with their performance breaking down as follows: 9 victories, 6 defeats.

    📈Throughout this season, Sheffield Sharks boasts a success rate of 60%, while their defeats account for 40% of their total matches.

    📊The team plays with the average over/under of 167.67 points, with an average of 84.93 points per match and conceding 82.73 points to the opposition.

    🏀At their home venue, the team's average score per game is 83.71 points. In home games, the team's defense concedes an average of 80.43 points per game.

    Match Results: Sheffield Sharks

    18.10.26
    SLB
    Sheffield Sharks
    Sheffield Sharks
    Newcastle Eagles
    Newcastle Eagles
    81
    87
    24
    19
    27
    25
    12
    27
    18
    16
    L
    16.10.26
    SLB
    Caledonia Gladiators
    Caledonia Gladiators
    Sheffield Sharks
    Sheffield Sharks
    87
    79
    18
    4
    32
    20
    20
    21
    17
    34
    L
    11.10.26
    SLB
    Sheffield Sharks
    Sheffield Sharks
    Leicester Riders
    Leicester Riders
    85
    75
    30
    22
    13
    19
    19
    21
    23
    13
    W
    27.09.26
    SLB
    Sheffield Sharks
    Sheffield Sharks
    Caledonia Gladiators
    Caledonia Gladiators
    98
    76
    23
    17
    19
    14
    29
    22
    27
    23
    W
    13.09.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Newcastle Eagles
    Newcastle Eagles
    Sheffield Sharks
    Sheffield Sharks
    89
    63
    22
    8
    22
    20
    22
    22
    23
    13
    L
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    London Lions Team Overview

    🏆This season, London Lions has stepped onto the court for 14 matches, with their performance breaking down as follows: 12 victories, 2 defeats.

    📈Throughout this season, London Lions boasts a success rate of 85.71%, while their defeats account for 14.29% of their total matches.

    📊The team plays with the average over/under of 152.43 points, with an average of 81 points per match and conceding 71.43 points to the opposition.

    🏀Away, the team throws on average 80.13 points per game, misses on average 67.63 points per meeting.

    Match Results: London Lions

    24.10.26
    SLB
    London Lions
    London Lions
    Bristol Flyers
    Bristol Flyers
    82
    76
    17
    8
    20
    20
    24
    17
    21
    31
    W
    21.10.26
    Eurocup
    Universitatea Cluj Napoca
    Universitatea Cluj Napoca
    London Lions
    London Lions
    72
    89
    22
    21
    15
    19
    18
    24
    17
    25
    W
    18.10.26
    SLB
    Cheshire Phoenix
    Cheshire Phoenix
    London Lions
    London Lions
    83
    87
    17
    18
    18
    27
    27
    21
    21
    21
    W
    15.10.26
    Eurocup
    London Lions
    London Lions
    Fraport Skyliners
    Fraport Skyliners
    76
    81
    18
    21
    18
    24
    22
    18
    18
    18
    L
    12.10.26
    NBA
    Portland Trail Blazers
    Portland Trail Blazers
    London Lions
    London Lions
    119
    66
    34
    21
    38
    12
    28
    16
    19
    17
    L
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    Prediction for the 1st quarter

    1st Quarter Statistics: Sheffield Sharks (home) vs London Lions (away)

    • matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 8;
    • wins: 3 (42.86%) vs 6 (75%);
    • losses: 3 (42.86%) vs 2 (25%);
    • draws: 1 (14.29%) vs 0 (0%).
    • average total points scored: 21.29 vs 19.75;
    • average total points conceded: 21.43 vs 14.5.

    Last 10 Matches (overall):

    • wins: 4 vs 7;
    • losses: 5 vs 3;
    • draws: 1 vs 0;
    • average 1st quarter total: 47.2 (scored - 23.8, conceded - 23.4) vs 35.3 (scored - 18.3, conceded - 17).
    Trends
    • London Lions scored under 20.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 6 games.
    👉Prediction: 1st Quarter, London Lions Total points Under (20,5) (odds: 1.8)

    Match Result Prediction

    H2H:

    • number of matchups - 53;
    • number of wins for the home team - 24, for the away team - 29.

    Statistics: Sheffield Sharks vs London Lions

    • number of tournament matches played: 15 vs 14;
    • number of wins: 9 (60%) vs 12 (85.71%);
    • number of losses: 6 (40%) vs 2 (14.29%);
    • number of wins at home for the home team: 5;
    • number of away wins for the away team: 7.

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of wins: 7 vs 6;
    • number of losses: 3 vs 4;
    • number of home wins for the home team: 4;
    • number of away wins for the away team: 4.
    Trends
    • London Lions have won in 7 of last 8 away games (SLB).
    👉Prediction: London Lions Win (inc. OT) (odds: 1.46)

    Total Goals Prediction

    H2H:

    • average total points per match for the home team - 78.7, for the away team - 80.26;
    • average total points in H2H matches - 158.96.

    Statistics: Sheffield Sharks vs London Lions

    • average total in the tournament: 167.67 vs 152.43;
    • average total points scored: 84.93 vs 81;
    • average total points conceded: 82.73 vs 71.43;
    • average total points scored in the 1st half: 41.93 vs 43.5;
    • average total points scored in the 2nd half: 43 vs 37.5;
    • Sheffield Sharks: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 83.71;
    • London Lions: average total points scored away in the tournament - 80.13;
    • last 10 matches (average total points scored): 88.8 (home - 86.83) vs 77.3 (away - 75.67).

    👉Prediction: Total points Over (156,5) (odds: 1.88)

    Total points Over (154,5)
    Odds-133
    Published: 16/01/2026, 20:25

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    Betting Tips: Sheffield Sharks - London Lions

    London Lions have won:
    london-lionsin 7 of last 8 away games (SLB).
    London Lions Win (inc. OT)
    -217
    London Lions won the 1st half:
    london-lionsin 7 of last 8 games.
    london-lionsin 6 of last 7 away games.
    1st Half London Lions to Win
    -172
    Sheffield Sharks have scored over 75.5 points:
    sheffield-sharksin 10 of last 11 home games.
    sheffield-sharksin 9 of last 10 home games (SLB).
    sheffield-sharksin 6 of last 7 games (SLB).
    Sheffield Sharks Total points Over (75,5)
    -145
    London Lions scored under 20.5 points in the 1st quarter:
    london-lionsin last 6 games.
    1st Quarter, London Lions Total points Under (20,5)
    -125
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    Sheffield Sharks - Lions Table position

    Regular season Season Standings
    MPWLPForm
    1.
    London Lions
    London Lions
    3226652
    2.
    Cheshire Phoenix
    Cheshire Phoenix
    32201240
    3.
    Manchester Basketball
    Manchester Basketball
    32191338
    4.
    Sheffield Sharks
    Sheffield Sharks
    32161632
    5.
    Bristol Flyers
    Bristol Flyers
    32151730