Western Province vs Griffons Predictions & Tips - Province backed for convincing victory

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 02 Aug 2024

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Ralph Staniforth 02 Aug 2024

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Western Province have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.
Griffons have lost their last 4 matches, conceding 47+ points each.
Western Province favored to cover the -40 handicap.

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Western Province vs Griffons Predictions

The Griffons were much improved last weekend but still not good enough to get the result. They have been constantly hammered this season, and I don’t see it changing in Cape Town. The handicap market has value.

Western Province have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.
Western Province beat the Griffons by 49 points in their last meeting.
Griffons have lost their last 4 matches.
Griffons have conceded 47+ points in their last 4 matches.

Head to Head

Griffons lost 64-15 at home to Western Province two weeks ago.

Western Province Form

Western Province have only managed one victory this season in the opening four rounds of the Currie Cup. That one win came in round three when they beat the Griffons away from home.

However, prior to that, Province lost 30-25 at home to the Bulls and 27-17 at the Cheetahs. Last week, in their trip to Pretoria, WP suffered a 50-34 defeat to the Bulls.

Western Province Injuries & Team News

This is a fixture Province should be looking to win comfortably. I expect them to use the opportunity to rest a few players as well.

Griffons Form

The Griffons have lost all four matches this season, three of them heavily.

They began the campaign with an 82-20 defeat to the Cheetahs before losing 52-10 at home to the Bulls. They then went down 64-15 at home to Western Province.

Last week the Griffons were far better, losing 47-45 against the Cheetahs at home. While the visitors did rest a lot of players, the Griffons were far better in their execution, although defensively they have were poor once again.

Griffons Injuries & Team News

The Griffons are likely to make a few changes, but it shouldn’t make too much difference in this fixture.

Verdict

Western Province v Griffons

Western Province are tipped to cover the -40 handicap.

Western Province -40

Handicap

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