Lions vs Boland Betting Tips - Lions to secure Currie Cup victory against Boland
The Lions are expected to bounce back at home after losing to table-toppers Griquas, leveraging their impressive home record of seven wins in their last eight matches. Their opposition, the Boland Cavaliers, have struggled away from home, losing four consecutive Currie Cup away fixtures. Both teams are mid-table, but with recent history and form favoring the Lions, they are backed to cover the -11.5 handicap. The match preview also includes key player performances from the last rounds and anticipates the official team line-ups.
- Lions strong at home—7 wins in their last 8 Currie Cup matches.
- Boland Cavaliers have lost 4 consecutive away games.
- Lions predicted to cover -11.5 handicap vs Boland.
The Lions lost last weekend but will look to bounce back at home against a Boland side that struggles on the road.
- Key Stats - Seven Wins in last Eight for Lions
- Even Since 2016
- Lions lost to Table-Topping Griquas last Week
- Boland Struggle on the Road
- Team News
Key Stats - Seven Wins in last Eight for Lions
- Lions have won 7 of their last 8 home fixtures (Currie Cup).
- Lions beat Boland by 48 points at home in last season's Currie Cup.
- Boland have lost 4 consecutive away games (Currie Cup).
Even Since 2016
It is level at 2-2 in their last four matches against each other.
Lions lost to Table-Topping Griquas last Week
The Lions faced the Griquas in a top-of-the-table clash in Kimberley last weekend, losing 31-19 after trailing 13-7 at half-time.
Earlier in their campaign, the Golden Lions fell short in their season opener, losing 29-27 to the Cheetahs away from home before beating the Pumas 52-29 at home and the Bulls 42-19 at home.
The Fidelity ADT Lions are third in the Carling Currie Cup standings with 12 points from four matches.
The Lions have been in excellent form at home and will fancy their chances to return to winning ways when they host Boland this weekend, having crushed their opponents in last season's semi-final 67-19.
Boland Struggle on the Road
The Sanlam Boland Cavaliers suffered back-to-back defeats in the Currie Cup last weekend, losing 19-12 to the Sharks in Durban after trailing 14-5 at the break.
Before that result, Boland played three matches at home. They defeated the Bulls 24-10 and the Stormers XXIII 41-35 before losing 20-15 to the Pumas.
The Boland Cavaliers are fifth in the Carling Currie Cup table with 11 points after four rounds.
Boland will aim to return to winning ways after their recent defeats but will have to play well to beat the Lions away from home, as their opponents have recorded seven victories in their last eight matches in Johannesburg.
Team News
Lions
Thando Biyela, Jarod Cairns, and Exauce Kevani scored a try each against the Griquas last weekend.
Sam Francis slotted two conversions in the match.
The Lions team will be added once it has been announced.
Boland
Jayden Bantom and Dewald Maritz each crossed the try line against the Sharks last weekend.
Ashlon Davids kicked over a conversion in the match.
The Boland Cavaliers line-up will be added once it has been announced.
Verdict
Lions are backed to cover the -11.5 handicap at home.
Lions -11.5
Handicap
@10/11 - 4 Units
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