Pumas vs Cheetahs Predictions - Cheetahs backed to win on the road in a Round Seven Currie Cup clash
The Currie Cup clash between the Pumas and Cheetahs is expected to be tightly contested. The Cheetahs, currently second in the standings, have won five of their last six matches and boast a strong head-to-head record against the Pumas. The Pumas, seeking a crucial home win, have been inconsistent but can’t be ruled out. A key recommendation is to back the Cheetahs to cover the -1.5 handicap, given their superior recent form and momentum.
- Cheetahs are slight favourites due to strong recent results and head-to-head success.
- Pumas need a home win but have struggled with consistency and discipline.
- Best bet: Cheetahs to cover the -1.5 handicap.
Cheetahs backed to win on the road in a Round Seven Currie Cup clash (Gallo Images)
Pumas vs Cheetahs Predictions
Cheetahs are slight favourites, chasing the top spot with strong recent form, while the Pumas' need for a win on home turf makes it a tightly contested affair where bonus points could be critical. My best bet is the Cheetahs to cover the -1.5 handicap.
- Pumas vs Cheetahs Predictions
- Head-to-Head
- Pumas Form
- Pumas Injuries & Team News
- Cheetahs Form
- Cheetahs Injuries & Team News
- Pumas have won 3 of their last 6 matches.
- Pumas lost 38-14 to Griquas in their last match.
- Cheetahs have won 4 of the last 5 meetings against the Pumas.
- Cheetahs have won 5 of their last 6 matches.
- Cheetahs beat Boland in their last match.
Head-to-Head
Cheetahs have won four of the last five meetings against the Pumas.
Pumas Form
Pumas lost 38-14 to Griquas in Round Six of the Currie Cup at Mbombela Stadium, after trailing 24-7 at halftime.
Pumas struggled for parity in the exchanges against a dominant Griquas side, managing to score a converted try from replacement flyhalf Clinton Swart just before halftime.
Pumas replacement prop Junior Banda powered over for a try (converted by Swart), but discipline hurt the hosts when replacement hooker Jan-Henning Campher received a 20-minute red card for a dangerous cleanout, leaving the Pumas to finish the game with 14 men.
Pumas have had a good run of form this season, winning three of their last six matches. They lost to the Sharks XV (26-24) and the Lions (52-29), before wins against Boland (20-15), Blue Bulls (33-31), and the Stormers XXIII (29-7).
Pumas are third in the Currie Cup table with 17 points after six matches.
Pumas Injuries & Team News
Starting XV: 1 Zukisa Sali, 2 Chyle van Zyl, 3 Sampie Swiegers, 4 JJ Scheepers, 5 Tiaan de Klerk, 6 Thabo Ndimande, 7 Andre Goedhals, 8 Willie Engelbrecht, 9 Thomas Bursey, 10 Clinton Swart, 11 Banie Britz, 12 Wian van Niekerk, 13 Sango Xamlashe, 14 Darren Adonis, 15 Jay-Cee Nel.
Replacements: 16 Gustav du Rand, 17 Etienne Janeke, 18 Junior Banda, 19 Stephan Krugel, 20 De Wet Marais, 21 Ntsika Fisanti, 22 Tino Swanepoel, 23 Russwill Fredericks.
Cheetahs Form
The Cheetahs secured a hard-fought 33-24 bonus-point victory over Boland in their Round Six Currie Cup match at Free State Stadium.
The Cheetahs were surprised by Boland, who took a 10-7 lead into the break. The Cheetahs shifted gears after the restart with quick tries from Zander du Plessis and Man of the Match Faf de Klerk, followed by a brace from Michael Annies.
The Cheetahs capitalised on the numerical advantage after Boland received four yellow cards and were temporarily reduced to 12 players.
Cheetahs have been in excellent form this season, winning five of their last six matches. They beat the Golden Lions (29-27) and the Sharks XV (43-21), lost to Griquas (24-21), before winning against the Stormers XXIII (31-26), the Blue Bulls (62-52) and Boland (33-24).
The Cheetahs are second in the Currie Cup table, with 26 points after six matches.
Cheetahs Injuries & Team News
Starting XV: 1 Matome Manyama, 2 Stefan Venter, 3 Aranos Coetzee, 4 Arno van der Merwe, 5 Carl Wegner, 6 Sisonke Vumazonke, 7 Pierre-Raymond Uys, 8 Neels Volschenk, 9 Faf de Klerk, 10 Tiaan Swanepoel, 11 Prince Nkabinde, 12 Jooste Nel, 13 Carel-Jan Coetzee, 14 Michael Annies, 15 Clayton Blommetjies.
Replacements: 16 Frankie dos Reis, 17 Tielman Nieuwoudt, 18 John-Kelly Okonkwo, 19 Victor Sekekete, 20 Simon Miller, 21 Daniel Maartens, 22 Cohen Jasper, 23 Marco Jansen van Vuren.
Verdict
Cheetahs are slight favourites, chasing the top spot with strong recent form and head-to-head record.
Cheetahs -1.5
Handicap
@1,91 - 1 Unit
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