Cheetahs vs Airlink Pumas Prediction & Betting Tips - Currie Cup
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by Ita Emmanuel | in Currie Cup Predictions
In a rematch of their Round 7 clash, Toyota Cheetahs and Airlink Pumas go head-to-head in this 2026 Currie Cup semi-final at Toyota Stadium on Sunday. Cheetahs have won each of their three home fixtures and have enjoyed a strong run at home since last season, hence our prediction backing them for a comfortable win.
This clash is of utmost significance for the two teams, who are looking to return to the Currie Cup final for the first time since 2023. For Cheetahs, it's a double-edged tie dripping with revenge and redemption after they slipped up against Pumas at Mbombela Stadium in Round 7.
A run of five wins and two defeats saw François Steyn's side finish second in the league phase on 27 points. They won all three of their Currie Cup home matches this season, making it six wins in seven home fixtures in the South African rugby top flight dating back to last season.
Airlink Pumas cruised to a thumping 52–26 victory over Toyota Cheetahs at home to book their berth in the play-offs. However, they have lost four of their last five Currie Cup matches against Cheetahs, including their last two away fixtures against the Bloemfontein-based outfit.
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Cheetahs v Airlink Pumas Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.34 | 18 | 3.53 |
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1.34 | 18 | 3.53 |
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1.34 | 18 | 3.53 |
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1.44 | 21 | 2.88 |
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1.36 | 20 | 3.15 |
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Cheetahs vs Airlink Pumas Form
Cheetahs and Airlink Pumas Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
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5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
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28 Mar 2026 - SA Cup
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3/6 (50%)
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3/6 (50%)
29 Aug 2026 - Currie Cup
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15 May 2026 - SA Cup
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4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
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2 Aug 2026 - Currie Cup
25 Jul 2026 - Currie Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
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15 May 2026 - SA Cup
8 May 2026 - SA Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
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25 Jul 2026 - Currie Cup
23 May 2026 - SA Cup
26 Apr 2026 - SA Cup
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Cheetahs vs Airlink Pumas Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
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33 %
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Cheetahs - Airlink Pumas Key Points
- Toyota Cheetahs won all three of their Currie Cup home matches this season.
- Toyota Cheetahs have won six of their last seven Currie Cup home matches, dating back to last season.
- Airlink Pumas have lost four of their last five Currie Cup meetings with Toyota Cheetahs, with three of those defeats coming by wide margins.
- Pumas have lost their last two Currie Cup away matches against Toyota Cheetahs.
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Our Cheetahs vs Airlink Pumas Prediction
Jimmy Stonehouse's Airlink Pumas face a starkly different challenge on Sunday from the one they encountered in their final league-phase win over Toyota Cheetahs. They have struggled in previous meetings with Cheetahs, with both of their recent visits to the Bloemfontein-based outfit ending in defeat.
Toyota Cheetahs have been unstoppable at home this season and boast an impressive 6–0–1 record at Toyota Stadium, dating back to last season. Combined with home advantage, our Toyota Cheetahs vs Airlink Pumas prediction : Toyota Cheetahs –6.5 handicap.
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