Pumas vs Sharks Predictions - Hosts set for win over Sharks

Marc Thomas

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Last updated: 02 Aug 2024

Marc Thomas 02 Aug 2024

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Pumas are expected to beat the Sharks at home and cover the -8 handicap.
Pumas have won 3 of their last 4 matches, showing consistent form.
Sharks secured their first win last weekend but have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.

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Pumas backed for home Currie Cup win (Getty Images)

Pumas vs Sharks Preview

The Sharks won their first game of the season last weekend but I don't think that will affect the in-form Pumas. I expect the hosts to take the points at home.

Pumas vs Sharks Preview
Head to Head
Pumas Form
Pumas Injuries & Team News
Sharks Form
Sharks Injuries & Team News

Pumas beat the Sharks in their last meeting.
Pumas have won 3 of their last 4 matches.
Sharks have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.

Head to Head

Pumas beat the Sharks by 10 points earlier this season.

Pumas Form

The Pumas have made a solid start to the 2024 Currie Cup season, winning three of their four games.

A 44-24 victory at Griquas in round one was followed by a 75-21 defeat to the Lions on home soil. The Pumas bounced back to beat the Sharks 31-21 in Durban the following week.

Last weekend, the Pumas were in superb form once again, beating Griquas 66-26 at home. The performance was that of a confident team, dominating almost every aspect of the game.

Pumas Injuries & Team News

Pumas will likely make a few changes for this fixture.

Sharks Form

The Sharks are struggling this season with three defeats in four matches. They lost by a point to the Lions in round one before going down by three points to Griquas a week later.

In round three, the Sharks were beaten 31-21 at home by the Pumas. However, last week the Sharks showed what they are capable of, beating the Lions 35-22 in Johannesburg.

Sharks Injuries & Team News

The Sharks showed improvement last week and should have a similar side available this Saturday.

Verdict

Pumas v Sharks

Pumas are backed to cover the -8 handicap at home.

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