Stormers XXIII vs Cheetahs Predictions - Cheetahs to win on the road in a Round Four Currie Cup clash
The Cheetahs are tipped as favorites when they face Stormers XXIII, supported by a dominant head-to-head streak, having won the last five meetings. While Stormers XXIII showed recent form with a win over the Sharks XV, they have been inconsistent. The Cheetahs, currently third in the Currie Cup, are recommended to cover the -7 handicap. Team lineups are revealed, with the Cheetahs expected to capitalize on their historical advantage despite some recent losses.
- Cheetahs have won last 5 matchups vs Stormers XXIII.
- Stormers XXIII secured a recent win but remain inconsistent.
- Prediction: Cheetahs to cover the -7 handicap.
Cheetahs to win on the road (Getty Images)
Stormers XXIII vs Cheetahs Predictions
Cheetahs are favourites on the road, backed by their strong head-to-head record. My best bet is the Cheetahs to cover the -7 handicap.
- Stormers XXIII vs Cheetahs Predictions
- Head-to-Head
- Stormers XXIII Form
- Stormers XXIII Injuries & Team News
- Cheetahs Form
- Cheetahs Injuries & Team News
- Stormers XXIII have won 3 of their last 5 matches.
- Stormers XXIII beat the Sharks XV 36-28 in their last match.
- Cheetahs have won the last 5 meetings against the Stormers XXIII.
- Cheetahs have won 2 of their last 5 matches.
- Cheetahs lost 24-21 to Griquas in their last match.
Head-to-Head
Cheetahs have won the last five meetings against the Stormers XXIII.
Stormers XXIII Form
The DHL Stormers XXIII bounced back from a heavy defeat to beat the Sharks XV 36-28 in a hard-fought Currie Cup coastal derby at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, after leading 16-14 at half-time.
The lead changed hands multiple times before the hosts pulled away with five tries to secure a vital bonus-point victory.
Try-scorers were Vernon Paulo, Wandile Mlaba, Josh Boulle, Xola Nyali and debutant Markus Muller, who marked his debut with a try.
Stormers XXIII have been inconsistent at the start of the season, winning three of their last five matches. They lost to the Pumas (39-13), before beating Boland (40-22) and Griquas (25-19), losing to Boland (41-3), and defeating the Sharks XV (36-28).
Stormers XXIII are fifth in the Currie Cup table with nine points after three matches.
Stormers XXIII Injuries & Team News
Starting XV: 1 Mhleli Khuzwayo, 2 Vernon Paulo, 3 Herman Lubbe, 4 Tom Barnard, 5 Gary Porter, 6 Xola Nyali, 7 Louw Nel, 8 Divan Fuller, 9 Stefan Ungerer, 10 Jean-Luc du Plessis, 11 Suleiman Hartzenberg, 12 Josh Boulle, 13 Markus Muller, 14 Mfundo Ndhlovu, 15 Dylan Miller.
Replacements: 16 Altus Rabe, 17 Hencus van Wyk, 18 Danie Kruger, 19 Gerbrandt Grobler, 20 Luan Botha, 21 Ezekiel Ngobeni, 22 Kyle Smith, 23 Gino Cupido.
Cheetahs Form
Cheetahs lost 24-21 to Suzuki Griquas in a thrilling Currie Cup central derby at Suzuki Stadium in Kimberley, after trailing 17-7 at halftime, with Griquas holding off a late surge after a dramatic final lineout steal after the hooter.
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk was introduced early from the bench for the Cheetahs, but received a yellow card just before halftime for a cynical breakdown infringement.
Prince Nkabinde scored a brilliant individual try to narrow the gap to three points. The Cheetahs applied sustained pressure on the try line. past the 82nd minute, but a crucial lineout steal by the Griquas prevented them from scoring.
Cheetahs have had a mixed run of form, winning two of their last five matches. They lost to the Blue Bulls (35-31) and Griquas (25-5), beat the Golden Lions (29-27), and the Sharks XV (43-21), before losing to Griquas (24-21).
The Cheetahs are third in the Currie Cup table, with 11 points after three matches.
Cheetahs Injuries & Team News
Starting XV: 1 Tebogo Nkosi, 2 Marko Janse van Rensburg, 3 Frankie dos Reis, 4 Simon Miller, 5 Victor Sekekete, 6 Ramon Uys, 7 Juan Venter, 8 Neels Volschenk, 9 Faf de Klerk, 10 Ethan Wentzel, 11 Prince Nkabinde, 12 Zander du Plessis, 13 Marco Jansen van Vuren, 14 Michael Annies, 15 Clayton Blommetjies.
Replacements: 16 Juan Smal, 17 Tielman Nieuwoudt, 18 Aranos Coetzee, 19 Curtly Thomas, 20 Daniel Maartens, 21 Sisonke Vumazonke, 22 Cohen Jasper, 23 Jooste Nel.
Verdict
Cheetahs are favourites on the road, backed by their strong head-to-head record. My best bet is the Cheetahs to cover the -7 handicap.
Cheetahs -7
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