Griquas welcome the Pumas to Kimberley for this season’s Carling Currie Cup final. Griquas are in the final for the first time since 1970 while Pumas are in their first ever final. The home team scored an impressive away win over the Bulls in the semi-finals. The Griquas have proven to be the comeback kings of the competition as they have won their last four matches after trailing at half time. They will be looking for a far better start in this match as the Pumas are also very strong in the last quarter.
TIP: Griquas will be confident coming into this match as they beat the Pumas in both their matches in the league phase. The home team are unbeaten in their last four matches but will be without their inspirational captain Neil Otto who is out of this match with concussion.
The bookies have the Griquas as favourites but I am tipping the Pumas for the upset win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Worldsportsbetting 2.80, Playabets 2.75 and Sunbet 2.70
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
Griquas vs Pumas
- The Griquas have won the last two matches between these sides.
- The Pumas last won in Kimberley in 2015.
Latest results for both teams
The Griquas beat the Bulls 30-19 in their last match while the Pumas beat the Cheetahs 38-35 in their last match.
PREDICTION
The Pumas will be looking to rewrite the history books as they seek their maiden Currie Cup title. Their previous best performance was a semi-final berth, so this is already their best ever finish to this tournament. They will be looking to replicate their performance from the semi-final when they beat the league leading Cheetahs. The Pumas have had a strange record this season as they have won more matches away from home than at home. They have won four of their last five matches on the road so they will not be fazed about travelling to Kimberley. I am tipping the Pumas to win by 4 points
- Probable Starting XVs
Griquas
15 George Whitehead, 14 Munier Hartzenberg, 13 Sango Xamlashe (Captain), 12 Rynhardt Jonker, 11 Luther Obi, 10 Alex-Zander du Plessis, 9 Stefan Ungerer, 8 Sibabalo Qoma, 7 Hanru Sirgel, 6 Werner Gouws, 5 Derik Pretorius, 4 Cameron Lindsay, 3 Janu Botha, 2 Janco Uys, 1 Kudzwai Dube.
Pumas
15 Devon Williams, 14 Tapiwa Mafura, 13 Sebastian de Klerk, 12 Eddie Fouche, 11 Jade Stighling, 10 Tinus de Beer, 9 Chriswill September, 8 Andre Fouche, 7 Willie Engelbrecht (captain), 6 Daniel Maartens, 5 Shane Kirkwood, 4 Deon Slabbert, 3 Ignatius Prinsloo, 2 Eduan Swart, 1 Corne Fourie.
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Pumas victory are as follows:
Worldsportsbetting 2.80
Playabets 2.75
Sunbet 2.70
Odds comparison on the Pumas handicap :
The complete odds on the Pumas handicap:
Worldsportsbetting (+5.5) 1.91
Sunbet (+5.5) 1.89
Playabets (+5.5) 1.81
Predictions and Odds in details
Both these teams will be looking for better starts than what they have had in previous matches. The pressure of the final will make it very difficult to come back in the match if either teams builds a significant early lead. The last match between these sides was decided by a single point and the Pumas will be desperate to finish on the right side on the scoreline this time round. There are great odds on the Pumas upset win but if you are looking for a safer bet then I suggest the away team on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Worldsportsbetting (+5.5) 1.91, Sunbet (+5.5) 1.89 and Playabets (+5.5) 1.81
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