Lions vs WP
The high flying Lions take on WP in this round 7 encounter of the Currie Cup. The home team have been in excellent form this season and currently sit in second spot with 23 points. They have lost just once and are in a prime position to challenge for a home semi-final. WP on the other hand are in a precarious situation as they sit in a lowly sixth position with just 14 points. They need to win their remaining matches and hope other results go their way if they are to make the playoffs. The young guns of the Lions have been on fire with an exciting brand of rugby led by the highly impressive duo of Jarod Cairns and Ruan Venter.
TIP: The Lions age group stars have really come to the fore, led by Sam Francis in the flyhalf position. He was however missing from the lineup in the last match but it was no problem as his deputy Bronson Mills had a blinder in his debut match. This certainly underlined the depth in this Lions team. WP on the other hand have struggled with the performance of Jurie Matthee the biggest disappointment. Much was expected of the young ten but he has failed to deliver. The bookies have the Lions as favorites and I am also backing them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.18, Betway 1.18 and Bettabets 1.18
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Lions vs WP
- WP have won three of the last five matches between the sides.
- The home team have won five of the last seven matches.
Latest results for both teams
The Lions beat the Pumas 55-12 in their last match while WP were beaten 26-19 by the Cheetahs in their last match.
PREDICTION
One of the most pleasing aspects of the Lions has been the attacking intent that they shown in all their matches. The exuberance of youth is clearly on show with the likes of Nic Steyn and Francis staking a claim for a URC spot later in the year. Quan Horn will be looking to impress national coach Rassie Erasmus as he was part of the Bok squad earlier in the year. WP will be looking to their senior players like Justin Geduld and Willie Engelbrecht to lead from the front as they have their season on the line. The attack of the visitors has been of major concern as there is no cohesion. I am predicting a Lions win by 16 points.
Probable Starting
Lions
15 Quan Horn, 14 Boldwin Hansen, 13 Kelly Mpeku, 12 Rynhardt Jonker, 11 Tapiwa Mafura, 10 Bronson Mills, 9 Nico Steyn, 8 Jarod Cairns, 7 Ruan Venter, 6 Renzo du Plessis, 5 Darrien-Lane Landsberg, 4 Raynard Roets, 3 RF Schoeman, 2 Jaco Visagie (captain), 1 SJ Kotze
WP
15 Luke Burger, 14 JC Mars, 13 Justin Geduld, 12 Damian Markus, 11 Angelo Davids, 10 Jurie Matthee, 9 Imad Khan, 8 Willie Engelbrecht (captain), 7 Divan Fuller, 6 Paul de Villiers, 5 Gary Porter, 4 Hendre Stassen, 3 Corne Weilbach, 2 JJ Kotze, 1 Vernon Matongo
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Lions victory are as follows:
Tictacbets 1.18
Betway 1.18
Bettabets 1.18
Odds comparison on the Lions handicap:
The complete odds on the Lions handicap:
Tictacbets 1.90 (-11.5)
Betway 1.87 (-11.5)
Bettabets 1.89 (-11.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor odds on the Lions outright win therefore we suggest the home team on the handicap for better odds. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.90 (-11.5), Betway 1.87 (-11.5) and Bettabets 1.89 (-11.5)
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