South Africa - Currie Cup
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Free State Cheetahs host Airlink Pumas in Currie Cup Premier Division matchday two showdown on Friday. The Cheetahs will aim to return to winning ways against the Pumas after matchday one defeat to Boland Cavaliers. Here is our prediction for the match.
Free State Cheetahs suffered a narrow defeat in their Currie Cup opener against Boland Cavaliers at the weekend. Flanker Donavan Don's last-gasp match-winning try condemned the team to a narrow 37-35 defeat despite their 11-point lead in the second half.
This result marked the second straight Currie Cup defeat for François Steyn's side dating back to last season. The Bloemfontein club are also winless in their last three Currie Cup home matches (D1, L2) and will hope to return to winning ways on Friday.
Airlink Pumas ended last season on two straight defeats, including a thumping 41-14 home loss to Free State Cheetahs in their final fixture. However, they got off to a roaring start this season, defeating Griquas 49-28 in their opening match.
Jimmy Stonehouse's side have both revenge and reward on the line heading into this match. They have been unlucky against the Bloemfontein-based outfit lately, losing their last three encounters, two of which by double-digit margins. However, they boast a formidable away record against the Cheetahs, winning three of their last four away encounters.
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The Best Betting Odds for Cheetahs v Airlink Pumas Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.9 | 21 | 1.95 |
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1.91 | 26 | 1.91 |
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1.9 | 29 | 1.9 |
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1.87 | 19 | 2.04 |
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1.81 | 22 | 1.81 |
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Cheetahs vs Airlink Pumas Form
Cheetahs and Airlink Pumas's standings in the Currie Cup
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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3
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5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
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5
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0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 |
Cheetahs and Airlink Pumas Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
27 Jul 2025 - Currie Cup
11 Jul 2025 - International Club Friendlies
17 May 2025 - SA Cup
10 May 2025 - SA Cup
3 May 2025 - SA Cup
26 Apr 2025 - SA Cup
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
11 Jul 2025 - International Club Friendlies
3 May 2025 - SA Cup
26 Apr 2025 - SA Cup
12 Apr 2025 - SA Cup
5 Apr 2025 - SA Cup
14 Mar 2025 - SA Cup
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
27 Jul 2025 - Currie Cup
17 May 2025 - SA Cup
10 May 2025 - SA Cup
29 Mar 2025 - SA Cup
21 Mar 2025 - SA Cup
8 Mar 2025 - SA Cup
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
25 Jul 2025 - Currie Cup
24 May 2025 - SA Cup
16 May 2025 - SA Cup
10 May 2025 - SA Cup
3 May 2025 - SA Cup
25 Apr 2025 - SA Cup
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
25 Jul 2025 - Currie Cup
24 May 2025 - SA Cup
16 May 2025 - SA Cup
25 Apr 2025 - SA Cup
4 Apr 2025 - SA Cup
21 Mar 2025 - SA Cup
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
10 May 2025 - SA Cup
3 May 2025 - SA Cup
12 Apr 2025 - SA Cup
29 Mar 2025 - SA Cup
15 Mar 2025 - SA Cup
1 Sep 2024 - Currie Cup
Cheetahs vs Airlink Pumas Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
75 %
0 %
25 %
21 Mar 2025 - SA Cup
7 Sep 2024 - Currie Cup
24 Jun 2023 - Currie Cup
3 Jun 2023 - Currie Cup
Cheetahs - Airlink Pumas Key Points
- Free State Cheetahs have lost their last two Currie Cup matches.
- Free State Cheetahs have lost their last two Currie Cup home matches.
- Airlink Pumas have won three of their last five Currie Cup away matches.
- Airlink Pumas have won three of their last four away matches against Free State Cheetahs.
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Our Cheetahs vs Airlink Pumas Prediction
Despite playing away from home, Airlink will head into this match with confidence after a comprehensive 49-28 opening victory over Griquas at the weekend. They have also been formidable on the road, winning three of their last five Currie Cup matches, including three of their last four visits to Bloemfontein.
Conversely, Free State have lost their last two Currie Cup matches, including their last two home fixtures. Given their recent dwindling fortunes, they are unlikely to pose a serious threat to the Pumas on Friday. Hence, our Free State Cheetahs vs Airlink Pumas prediction is Airlink Pumas win.
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