Cheetahs vs Sharks Predictions & Tips - Cheetahs set for another home win in Currie Cup

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 15 Aug 2024

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Ralph Staniforth 15 Aug 2024

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Cheetahs are unbeaten in 5 of their last 6 matches.
Sharks won their last encounter against the Cheetahs.
Both teams have shown strong recent form, making this an intriguing contest.

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Cheetahs set for another win at home (Getty images)

Cheetahs vs Sharks Predictions

This could be a good contest given the solid form the Sharks have shown in the last three weeks. I still expect the Cheetahs to come away with the win, covering the -6 handicap on home soil.

Cheetahs vs Sharks Predictions
Head to Head
Cheetahs Form
Cheetahs Injuries & Team News
Sharks Form
Sharks Injuries & Team News

Cheetahs are unbeaten in 5 of their last 6 matches.
Cheetahs are the defending Currie Cup champions.
Sharks are unbeaten in their last 3 matches.
Sharks beat the Cheetahs in their last encounter.

Head to Head

These two met in Durban during the 2023 Currie Cup, a game the Cheetahs lost 35-23. The losers did, however, go on to win the title.

Cheetahs Form

Cheetahs are currently third on the table with four wins, a defeat and a draw. They have 23 points and are three points off the Bulls at the top.

The defending Currie Cup champions made a good start to the season, winning their opening two games with ease. They then lost away to the Bulls before narrowly scraping home against the Griffons in round four.

That was followed by a home draw against the Bulls and a 26-19 away win over Western Province. In both of the last fixtures, the Bloemfontein side had to put in strong second half performances to get the result.

Cheetahs Injuries & Team News

Expect changes to the Cheetahs side as they continue to search for consistency in performance.

Sharks Form

The Sharks are fifth on the table with two wins, three defeats and a draw.

The Durban-based outfit made a horror start to their season, losing their opening three games, but bounced back to beat the high-flying Lions away from home in round four.

That shock result was followed by a 44-44 draw in Nelspruit against the Pumas before beating Griquas 40-21 at home last weekend.

Sharks Injuries & Team News

The Sharks have been pretty good over the last three weeks after a slow start. I do not expect them to make many changes to a winning side.

Verdict

Cheetahs v Sharks

Cheetahs have been strong this season and are backed to cover the -6 handicap at home.

Cheetahs -6

Handicap

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