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Lions vs Cheetahs Betting Tips, Preview & Odds – Cheetahs to continue fine start to Super Rugby Unlocked

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 22 Oct 2020

Ralph Staniforth 22 Oct 2020

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Lions clash with the Cheetahs in Super Rugby Unlocked on Saturday
The match will be held at Emirates Airline Park in Joburg
Cheetahs are unbeaten so far in the competition
Lions have not won as yet
Four Lions players have tested positive for COVID-19

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The Cheetahs make the trip to Emirates Airline Park on Saturday to meet the Lions in Super Rugby Unlocked. The Cheetahs are the form side in the competition and I am backing them to give the Lions a tough afternoon in Johannesburg.

Lions Form & News

The Lions have been beaten in both of their opening Super Rugby Unlocked games.

In their first fixture of the competition away to the Sharks, the Lions went down 19-16.

In their next match against the Stormers, they were beaten 23-17 after again running out of steam.

Four players have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Lions squad but the names have yet to be released. Lock Willem Alberts, who was in close contact with a COVID-19 positive person last week and thus missed the last match, is unlikely to feature this week as he remains in quarantine.

Cheetahs Form & News

The Cheetahs sit proudly atop the Super Rugby Unlocked log after two rounds. The side from Bloemfontein have won their two home games to date.

In their first match of the campaign, the Cheetahs smashed the Pumas 53-31, and followed that up with a tight 19-17 victory over the Bulls last weekend.

The Cheetahs have lost influential captain and scrum-half Ruan Pienaar for at least six weeks after suffering a knee injury against the Bulls. Other than that the Cheetahs have a clean bill of health going into this match.

Lions vs Cheetahs Head to Head

The Lions lead 3-2 in their last five meetings with the Cheetahs.

The last time the sides met was in the 2019 Currie Cup final, which the Cheetahs won 31-28.

Lions vs Cheetahs Odds

The Lions are available at 2.00 to win the match, with the Cheetahs priced at 1.83. A draw pays 17.00.

The handicap is set at one point.

Lions vs Cheetahs Match Up

The Cheetahs have added some defensive quality to their attacking brand of rugby this season. The Lions have struggled to maintain their game for the full 80 minutes so far this campaign, which opens the door for the Cheetahs to pounce.

Lions vs Cheetahs Stats

Cheetahs have won their opening 2 Super Rugby Unlocked matches.
Cheetahs have covered the -1.5 handicap in their last 2 matches.
Cheetahs beat the Lions in their last match (2019 Currie Cup final).
Lions have lost their opening 2 Super Rugby Unlocked matches.
Lions have lost the last 2 matches by 3 and 6 points.

Lions vs Cheetahs FAQ

Where can I watch Lions vs Cheetahs live stream online?

Check out our online streaming calendar for the Lions vs Cheetahs live stream.

Where is the Lions vs Cheetahs Super Rugby Unlocked match being played?

The Lions vs Cheetahs match is being played at the Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg, South Africa.

When is the Lions vs Cheetahs Super Rugby Unlocked match being played?

The Lions vs Cheetahs match is being played on Saturday 24 October 2020 at 17:00 SAST.

Where can I get Lions vs Cheetahs free bets?

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What competition are Lions vs Cheetahs playing in?

Lions vs Cheetahs is being played in Super Rugby Unlocked.

What happened the last time the Lions and Cheetahs met?

It was the Cheetahs who triumphed 31-28 the last time they met in the 2019 Currie Cup final.

Verdict

Lions v Cheetahs

I'm tipping the Cheetahs to cover the -1.5 handicap at the Lions.

Cheetahs -1.5 Handicap

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