Free State Cheetahs vs Ford Pumas Prediction & Betting Tips - Currie Cup

Prediction published on 16/06/2022, 09:01  by Indran in Currie Cup Predictions

Cheetahs play host to the Pumas in the second semi-final of the Carling Currie Cup. The home team recorded an excellent 35-5 win over the Bulls in their last match which allowed them to claim the top spot on the league table thus giving them a home semi and possibly a home final. The Cheetahs will be delighted with the win in their last match as had lost their previous two matches . This victory has re-ignited the form they showed earlier in the season and more importantly for the Free State side it showed they can win without the services of Frans Steyn. The Cheetahs only lost one home match in the league stage but that one defeat did come against their opponents in this match when they lost 29-28.

The Pumas have been the surprise package in this year’s Currie Cup as they have finished above the more fancied teams like the Sharks and Western Province. They were very unlucky to lose their last match 45-44 against the Griquas due to a controversial refereeing decision. The Pumas don’t have the best recent record having lost three of their last four matches. They will be looking to replicate the form they showed when they beat the Cheetahs in the league stage. One of the things in their favour is the fact that they have won more games away from home than at home. The Pumas have actually accrued the second most points on their travels in the competition.