Bulls vs Stormers Predictions - Bulls to see off the Stormers

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Bulls have won 3 straight Currie Cup games vs Stormers.
Stormers have lost 9 away matches in a row.
Bulls are tipped to cover the handicap in this weekend's match.

The Vodacom Bulls are on a winning streak against the Stormers in the Currie Cup (Getty Images)

The Bulls have struggled in this edition of the Currie Cup so far, but have defeated the Stormers in recent matchups. The Stormers have been inconsistent this season and must win to keep their hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive.

Bulls have won 4 of their last 5 home matches (Currie Cup).
Bulls have won 3 consecutive games against the Stormers (Currie Cup).
Stormers have lost 9 consecutive away fixtures (Currie Cup).
Stormers have lost 3 of their last 4 away matches to the Bulls (Currie Cup).

Head to Head

The Stormers XXIII have a slight edge over the Vodacom Bulls, with 19 victories to 13 in 32 meetings in the Carling Currie Cup since 2010.

Bulls Form

The Bulls were outplayed in the first half against the Cheetahs last weekend, trailing 47-17 at the break before mounting a comeback in the second stanza, but they fell short, losing 62-52 at home.

Before that, the team from Pretoria lost to Boland 24-10 away from home in their Currie Cup opener and were thrashed 56-26 by the Griquas in Kimberley before losing 42-19 to the Lions away and 33-31 to the Pumas at home.

The Bulls are last in the Carling Currie Cup standings with four points from five matches.

The Vodacom Bulls have struggled this season, but they have played their best rugby at home, coming up short on both occasions; however, they have registered three consecutive victories against the Stormers.

Stormers Form

The Stormers XXIII had no answer in their Currie Cup match against the Pumas last weekend, losing 29-7 away from home after trailing 16-0 at half-time.

Before that, the Stormers started their campaign with a 25-19 home victory over the defending champions, the Griquas, lost 41-3 away to Boland, and beat the Sharks 36-28 at home before losing 31-26 to the Cheetahs at home.

Stormers XXIII are sixth in the Currie Cup table with 11 points from five matches.

The Stormers have lacked consistency during their campaign, and have been poor on the road so far, which could be their undoing, having lost nine in a row away from home, including losing three of their last four visits to Pretoria.

Team News

Bulls

Marnus Rademeyer scored a brace against the Cheetahs last weekend.

Riyaad Bam, Siphosethu Mnebelele, Kebotile Maake, Brooklyn Newman, Nizaam Carr, and Devon Williams each scored a try in the match.

Keagan Johannes landed six conversions for his team.

The side for the Bulls will be added once it has been announced.

Stormers XXIII

Mfundo Ndhlovu scored the only try for his side against the Pumas last weekend.

Kyle Smith kicked over a conversion in the match.

The team for the Stormers will be added once it has been announced.

Verdict

Odds are not yet available but will be added once they are.

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