Bulls vs Cheetahs
Two high flying teams clash when the Bulls welcome the Cheetahs to Loftus Versfeld. The home side are fresh of a 52-10 mauling of the Griffons in Welkom but will face a much sterner test in the form of the defending champions. The visitors have been in scintillating form, having scored over 80 points in their opening round win while they dismissed WP last week by a 20-point victory margin. It is fair to say that these two teams look to be the favorites for the title with the Bulls boasting incredible depth despite national call ups and URC players on rest period.
TIP: Both of these teams have shown that their backlines can slice through any defence but it is their powerful forwards that have been laying the solid platform. The Cheetahs have not been afraid to attack from deep within their own half but it remains to be seen if they are so adventurous away from home. The Bulls will be looking to the likes of Celimpilo Gumede and Jannes Kirsten to get them on the front foot with their powerful carries. The bookies have the Cheetahs as favorites but I am backing the Bulls 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
Bulls vs Cheetahs
- The Cheetahs have won the last five matches between the sides.
- The Bulls last beat the Cheetahs in 2021.
Latest results for both teams
The Bulls beat the Griffons 52-10 in their last match while the Cheetahs beat WP 37-17 in their last match.
PREDICTION
The match is set to be an exciting affair as both teams have shown the inclination to attack from anywhere. The battle on the wings is mouthwatering with the Bulls boasting the likes of Sergeal Petersen and Stravino Jacobs while the Cheetahs have former Springbok Sbu Nkosi. The latter has been sensational in the opening two rounds. The match however will be decided in the forwards and this is an area that I feel the home side has an advantage. If the Cheetahs are to win at the fortress Loftus they will need to find a way to stop the driving maul of the Bulls which won’t be easy. I am predicting a home win by 5 points.
Probable Starting XVs
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.
Cheetahs
15 Litha Nkula, 14 Sbu Nkosi, 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
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Bulls victory are as follows:
Tictacbets 2.50
Playabets 2.50
Bettabets 2.50
Odds comparison on the Bulls handicap:
The complete odds on the Bulls 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 Bulls 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)
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Sports crazy fan that follows all major sport but the game with the oval ball is my real passion. Was an age level rugby coach and a huge supporter of the Springboks and diehard Liverpool man. I’m an experienced punter and sports writer whose predictions/tips are sure to stir up the emotions. I love the occasional wager on the underdog.
