Blue Bulls vs Golden Lions Prediction & Betting Tips - Currie Cup

Prediction published on 28/08/2024, 11:15  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 29/08/2024 at 10:57 in Currie Cup Predictions

Week nine in the 2024 Currie Cup tosses us a top-of-the-table clash between the Blue Bulls and Golden Lions at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Friday evening. The hosts are sitting atop the standings, while the visitors are second. Let’s get into the match prediction for this blockbuster encounter. 

Regardless of what happens from here on, the Blue Bulls are guaranteed a spot in the knockout rounds having built up a 12-point gap between themselves at the team in fifth place. 

The men from Gauteng have meant business this season, as they are the only side in the competition that are unbeaten with seven wins and a draw, which came against the Cheetahs in week five. 

While the hosts have locked down a playoff spot, they will know that the job is not done, as they do still need another victory to guarantee a home semi-final.

Meanwhile, if there is any team that has looked capable of challenging the Bulls this season, it is the Lions, who are three points behind the league leaders meaning a win here will take them into top spot ahead of the final week. 

The Lions have a record of seven wins and one loss, picking up five bonus points along the way. Their major strength this year has been in defence where they have conceded the fewest points of any side in the competition (177). 

However, heading to Loftus is never an easy task, but at least a bonus point here could be a telling one in the final standings.