Bulls vs Cheetahs
The Bulls welcomes the Cheetahs to their Loftus fortress for this crucial final round match in the Currie Cup. The home team needs a win in this match to book their place in the semi-finals next week. If they lose, they will then need the Griquas and WP to also lose without getting a bonus point which is a very unlikely situation.
The Cheetahs have no such concerns as they have already booked a home semi and can even top the log if they win and the Sharks lose. The Bulls have started to look good especially at home as they are have won three of their last four matches.
TIP: The home team rested a few regulars in the last match but still managed a comprehensive win over the Griffons. There will be plenty of emotion in this match as stalwart Morne Steyn plays his final home game in his career. The Cheetahs will be hoping that the Steyn farewell distracts the Bulls as they are still chasing the top spot. The bookies have the Bulls as favourites and I’m also tipping them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.44, Gbets 1.46 and Hollywoodbets 1.47
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
Bulls vs Cheetahs
- The Cheetahs have won the last three matches against the Bulls.
- The Bulls last beat the Cheetahs in 2021 at Loftus.
Latest results for both teams
The Bulls beat the Griffons 64-33 in their last match while the Cheetahs beat the Pumas 29-14 in their last match.
PREDICTION
The home team have stacked their side with URC players since they were knocked out of that competition. The recalled senior players along with Captain Marcell Coetzee have certainly added much needed firepower to the team. The Cheetahs have adopted a more conservative game plan this season that involves more kicking which will suit the home side who have some excellent counter attackers like David Kriel and Stedman Gans. The evergreen Ruan Pienaar will again be the key man for the visitors and his battle with Embrose Papier could decide the match. I am predicting a Bulls win by 10 points.
Probable Starting XVs
Bulls
15 Johan Goosen, 14 Cornal Hendricks, 13 Stedman Gans, 12 Chris Barend Smit, 11 David Kriel, 10 Chris Smith, 9 Embrose Papier, 8 Nizaam Carr, 7 Cyle Brink, 6 Marcell Coetzee (captain), 5 Janko Swanepoel, 4 Ruan Vermaak, 3 Francois Klopper, 2 Jan-Hendrik Wessels, 1 Gerhard Steenekamp.
Cheetahs
15 Tapiwa Mafura, 14 Daniel Kasende, 13 David Brits, 12 Reinhardt Fortuin, 11 Cohen Jasper, 10 Ruan Pienaar, 9 Rewan Kruger, 8 Friedle Olivier, 7 Sibabalo Qoma, 6 Gideon van der Merwe, 5 Victor Sekekete (captain), 4 Rynier Bernardo, 3 Conraad van Vuuren, 2 Marnus van der Merwe, 1 Schalk Ferreira
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Bulls victory are as follows:
Betway 1.44
Gbets 1.46
Hollywoodbets 1.47
Odds comparison on the Bulls handicap:
The complete odds on the Bulls handicap:
Betway 1.90 (-7.5)
Gbets 1.87 (-7.5)
Hollywoodbets 1.89 (-7.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are decent returns on the Bulls outright win but if you looking for better odds then we suggest the home team on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.90 (-7.5), Gbets 1.87 (-7.5) and Hollywoodbets 1.89 (-7.5)
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