Cheetahs vs Pumas
In a repeat of last year’s semifinal, the Cheetahs play host to the Pumas in Bloemfontein. The home side will no doubt be looking for revenge and will feel confident as they easily beat the Pumas away from home three weeks ago.
The Cheetahs were mighty impressive in their semi when they took apart a URC laden Bulls team 39-10 while the Pumas were also excellent in their 26-20 win away to the Sharks. Both teams play a similar style of game, relying heavily on their rolling mauls therefore discipline will play a huge part in this match.
TIP: The Cheetahs brought back Ruan Pienaar for the last match despite the excellent showing of Siya Masuka in the previous match. The selection proved to be a masterstroke with the veteran Springbok putting in a man of the match performance. The Pumas have showed continuity in selection and Coach Jimmy Stonehouse will in all probability select the same squad that have won the last two matches. The bookies have the Cheetahs as favourites and I’m also tipping them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.35., Gbets 1.33 and Hollywoodbets 1.35
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
Cheetahs vs Pumas
- The Pumas have won three of the last four matches against the Cheetahs.
- The away team has won the last four matches between these sides.
Latest results for both teams
The Cheetahs beat the Bulls 39-10 in their last match while the Pumas beat the Sharks 26-20 in their last match.
PREDICTION
The Cheetahs and the Pumas went through a slump mid-season but have regained their form in the nick of time for the playoffs. The home team have beaten the Bulls over consecutive weekends so they are the favourites coming into this match. The visitors will be no pushovers as they have beaten the Griquas and Sharks on the road in the last two matches. The Cheetahs have the best rolling maul in the competition and the pressure will be on the Pumas to find a way to defend the maul. Both teams rely on a kick and chase game so it will be interesting to see which team can defend better as that team will come out on top. The stronger bench of the Cheetahs make me predict a home win by 6 points.
Probable Starting XVs
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.
Pumas
15 Devon Williams, 14 Andrew Kota, 13 Diego Appollis, 12 Ali Kajima , 11 Etienne Taljaard, 10 Tinus de Beer, 9 Giovan Snyman, 8 Kwanda Dimaza, 7 Francois Kleinhans, 6 Andre Fouche, 5 Shane Kirkwood (captain), 4 Deon Slabbert, 3 Simon Raw, 2 Corne Fourie, 1 Cameron Dawson
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Cheetahs victory are as follows:
Betway 1.35
Gbets 1.33
Hollywoodbets 1.35
Odds comparison on the Pumas handicap:
The complete odds on the Pumas 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 Cheetahs outright win but if you looking for better odds then we suggest the away 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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