Cheetahs vs Boland Predictions - Cheetahs to beat Boland in Bloemfontein

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Cheetahs have won 4 of their last 5 matches.
Boland have struggled away, with 4 losses in 5 games.
Cheetahs are favoured to cover -8.5 handicap at home.

The Cheetahs are second in the Currie Cup standings (Getty Images)

The Cheetahs have had a solid Currie Cup campaign so far and another victory will take them closer to the semi-finals. Boland must also win to remain in contention to make the play-offs but have struggled to win away from home recently.

Cheetahs have won 4 of their last 5 fixtures (Currie Cup).
Cheetahs have won 2 consecutive home matches (Currie Cup).
Boland have lost 4 of their last 5 away games (Currie Cup).

Head to Head

The Sanlam Boland Cavaliers have a slight edge over the Toyota Cheetahs, with two victories to one in three meetings in the Currie Cup since 2016.

Cheetahs Form

The Cheetahs produced an excellent first half of rugby against the Bulls last weekend, coming out on top 62-52 away from home after leading 47-17 at the break.

Before that, the Free State Cheetahs edged the Lions 29-27 at home in their first match of the season, beat the Sharks 43-21 at home, and lost 24-21 away to the Griquas before defeating the Stormers 31-26 away.

The Toyota Cheetahs are second in the Currie Cup standings with 21 points after five rounds.

The Cheetahs have been in solid form this season, winning four of their last five matches, and have an opportunity to pocket all the points on offer when they host Boland, as their opponents have lost four of their last five games.

Boland Form

The Sanlam Boland Cavaliers outscored the Lions in the second half to beat their hosts 38-29 after trailing 17-14 at half-time.

At the start of their season, Boland beat the Bulls 24-10 and the Stormers at home, respectively, before losing 20-15 at home to the Pumas and 19-12 away to the Sharks.

The Boland Cavaliers are fourth in the Carling Currie Cup table with 16 points after five rounds.

Boland secured crucial points in their bid to reach the semi-finals in their previous fixture but have a tough assignment in Bloemfontein, as the Cheetahs have been performing well this season.

Team News

Cheetahs

Michael Annies, Prince Nkabinde, and Cohen Jasper each scored a brace against the Bulls last weekend.

Zander du Plessis, Neels Volschenk, and Victor Sekekete contributed a try each.

Jaco van der Walt slotted seven conversions in the match, while Tiaan Swanepoel landed a penalty.

The line-up for the Cheetahs will be added once it has been announced.

Boland

Mthokozisi Gumede scored a brace against the Lions last weekend.

Gift Dlamini, Sibusiso Sangweni, and Jeandré Leonard each crossed the try line in the match.

Ashlon Davids kicked over three conversions in the match, while James Tedder slotted two conversions and a penalty.

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

Verdict

Cheetahs v Boland

The Cheetahs have performed well in this season's Currie Cup and are tipped to cover the -8.5 handicap in their match against Boland.

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