Cheetahs vs Zebre Prediction & Betting Tips - Challenge Cup

Prediction published on 10/01/2025, 08:00  by Nella Wagah | Modified on 11/01/2025 at 01:27 in Challenge Cup Predictions

Free State Cheetahs welcome Zebre Parma to their temporary home, NRCA Stadium in Sunday’s Challenge Cup match. in this match Il XV del Nord-Ovest and Cheetahs will be looking to halt their shaky runs. Read on for our prediction below.

Cheetahs have endured a string of poor results, a run that has seen them win only one of their last seven games. That includes a winless start to the Challenge Cup that has them fifth on the log with two points.

They kicked of their European rugby with a 20-20 draw against USA Perpignan before losing to Cardiff Rugby 26-10. The defeat to Cardiff came at a huge cost, with injuries to Gideon van der Merwe (ankle) and Oupa Mohoje (shoulder), who are doubts against Zebre.

Just like their Sunday opponents, Zebre are out of form having suffered four consecutive losses in all competitions. The terrible run of form leaves them anchored to the foot of their group in the Challenge Cup with just a single point.

Massimo Brunello’s men suffered a 43-12 defeat to Connacht before going down 19-21 to Lyon. The Italian side has the worst defense in the group having soaked in 64 points.

Their away form has also been worrying, after they failed to win a single game away from home in 2024.