Cheetahs vs Bulls
It’s a top of the table clash as the Cheetahs welcome the Bulls to the Toyota Stadium. The visitors are currently leading the log with 15 points while the home side are sin second spot with 15 points. Both teams experienced roller coaster victories in the last round with the Cheetahs beating the Griffons 47-45, after leading at 33-0 at one stage in the first half. The Bulls beat WP 50-34 but trailed the Cape side 27-3 in the first half before winning the second half 40-7. In this match it is highly unlikely that either side will be able to have a poor half and still win the match.
TIP: The Cheetahs will be hoping to have both Jeandre Rudolph and Gideon van der Merwe back for this match as their work at the breakdown and physicality was sorely missed against the Griffons. They will be key against the Bulls pack that features the brilliant Celimpilo Gumede. The number eight is starting to look more like a Springbok with each passing match. The bookies have the Bulls as favorites but I am backing the Cheetahs for the upset win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 2.50, Playabets 2.50 and Bettabets 2.50
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Cheetahs vs Bulls
- The Cheetahs have won five of the last six matches between the sides.
- The Bulls won the last match between the sides 25-13.
Latest results for both teams
The Cheetahs beat the Griffons 47-45 in their last match while the Bulls beat WP 50-34 in their last match.
PREDICTION
The Bulls will justify their early season favourites tag if they can maintain their unbeaten record against the Cheetahs. The key to the visitors early season form has been their excellent interplay between backs and forwards. The man that has created much of this has been Gumede as he has made metres with every carry and also off loaded superbly. The Cheetahs will need to work on their defence after they shipped 45 points to the last placed Griffons in the previous round. The home side need to play their natural running game to move the big Bulls forwards around the park. I am predicting a home win by 6 points.
Probable Starting XVs
Cheetahs
15 Litha Nkula, 14 Cohen Jasper, 13 Munier Hartzenberg, 12 Ali Mgijima, 11 Daniel Kasende, 10. Ethan Wentzel, 9 Rewan Kruger, 8 Jeandre Rudolph, 7 Aidon Davis, 6 Gideon van der Merwe, 5 Victor Sekekete (captain), 4 Mzwanele Zito, 3 Aranos Coetzee, 2 Marko Janse van Rensburg, 1 Schalk Ferreira
Bulls
15 Devon Williams, 14 Sergeal Petersen, 13 Aphiwe Dyantyi, 12 Chris Barend Smit, 11 Stravino Jacobs, 10 Jaco van der Walt, 9 Bernard van der Linde, 8 Celimpilo Gumede, , 7 Jannes Kirsten, 6 Nizaam Carr (captain), 5 Sintu Manjezi, 4 Cobus Wiese, 3 Francois Klopper, 2 Jope van Zyl, 1 Jan-Hendrik Wessels.
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Cheetahs victory are as follows:
Tictacbets 2.50
Playabets 2.50
Bettabets 2.50
Odds comparison on the Cheetahs handicap:
The complete odds on the Cheetahs handicap:
Tictacbets 1.90 (+3.5)
Playabets 1.87 (+3.5)
Bettabets 1.89 (+3.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are excellent odds on the Cheetahs upset win but of you looking for a safer bet, then we suggest the home team on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.90 (+3.5), Playabets 1.87 (+3.5) and Bettabets 1.89 (+3.5)
Other tips for the weekend (Predicted winners are in BOLD text)
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