Cheetahs vs Ulster Rugby Prediction & Betting Tips - Challenge Cup
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by Ita Emmanuel | in Challenge Cup Predictions
Ulster Rugby head to Amsterdam to face competition invited the Cheetahs in this 2025–26 Challenge Cup Group 3 round three fixture on Sunday. Ulster Rugby are third in the group with seven points, while Cheetahs are bottom with 0 points. Here is our prediction for the match.
The Cheetahs lost both halves and collapsed to a heavy 30-point defeat to Exeter Chiefs in their 2025–26 Challenge Cup opener. Henry Slade led the charge, scoring 17 points to condemn the South African club to a comprehensive 42–12 defeat.
Louis van der Westhuizen's men also fell to a heavy defeat in their second fixture, losing 45-22 to Stade Francais in Amsterdam. This result marked their third consecutive Challenge Cup loss, all of which by blowout margins.
Ulster Rugby demolished French side Racing 92 61–7 in their Challenge Cup opener but fell by just three points (29–26) in an all-URC second fixture against Cardiff Rugby. However, Richie Murphy's side head into Sunday's clash as the favorites with four wins from their last six matches overall.
This includes a commanding 28–3 URC victory over Munster in their most recent outing. They have avoided defeat in three of their previous four meetings with the Cheetahs in the Pro 14 (now United Rugby Championship), winning two (D1, L1).
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The Best Betting Odds for Cheetahs v Ulster Rugby Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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5 | 34 | 1.17 |
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4.98 | 23 | 1.2 |
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5.2 | 20 | 1.15 |
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5.2 | 30 | 1.14 |
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4.98 | 23 | 1.2 |
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Cheetahs vs Ulster Rugby Form
Cheetahs and Ulster Rugby Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
13 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
7 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
26 Oct 2025 - International Club Friendlies
17 Oct 2025 - International Club Friendlies
13 Sept 2025 - Currie Cup
6 Sept 2025 - Currie Cup
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
13 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
26 Oct 2025 - International Club Friendlies
17 Oct 2025 - International Club Friendlies
29 Aug 2025 - Currie Cup
23 Aug 2025 - Currie Cup
16 Aug 2025 - Currie Cup
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
7 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
13 Sept 2025 - Currie Cup
6 Sept 2025 - Currie Cup
9 Aug 2025 - Currie Cup
27 Jul 2025 - Currie Cup
17 May 2025 - SA Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
2 Jan 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
27 Dec 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
19 Dec 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
13 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
5 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
28 Nov 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
2 Jan 2026 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
5 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
28 Nov 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
11 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
26 Sept 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
26 Apr 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
27 Dec 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
19 Dec 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
13 Dec 2025 - Challenge Cup
25 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
18 Oct 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
16 May 2025 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
Cheetahs - Ulster Rugby Key Points
- The Cheetahs have lost their opening two 2025–26 Challenge Cup matches by blowout margins.
- The Cheetahs have lost their last three Challenge Cup matches by heavy margins.
- Ulster Rugby have avoided defeat in three of their previous four matches against the Cheetahs.
- Ulster Rugby have won four of their last six matches.
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Our Cheetahs vs Ulster Rugby Prediction
Ulster Rugby head into this match in fine form and will look to bounce back from their narrow round-two defeat to Cardiff Rugby. The Northern Irish club have also achieved a result in three of their last four matchups with the Cheetahs.
Meanwhile, the Cheetahs have yet to gain a foothold in the Challenge Cup since their debut in the 2023-24 edition. Their poor performance in the competition has continued with blowout defeats in their last three matches. Our Cheetahs vs Ulster Rugby prediction is Ulster Rugby -13.5 handicap.
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