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by Nella Wagah | in Challenge Cup Predictions
Free State Cheetahs welcome Zebre Parma to their temporary home, NRCA Stadium in Sunday’s Challenge Cup match. in this match Il XV del Nord-Ovest and Cheetahs will be looking to halt their shaky runs. Read on for our prediction below.
Cheetahs have endured a string of poor results, a run that has seen them win only one of their last seven games. That includes a winless start to the Challenge Cup that has them fifth on the log with two points.
They kicked of their European rugby with a 20-20 draw against USA Perpignan before losing to Cardiff Rugby 26-10. The defeat to Cardiff came at a huge cost, with injuries to Gideon van der Merwe (ankle) and Oupa Mohoje (shoulder), who are doubts against Zebre.
Just like their Sunday opponents, Zebre are out of form having suffered four consecutive losses in all competitions. The terrible run of form leaves them anchored to the foot of their group in the Challenge Cup with just a single point.
Massimo Brunello’s men suffered a 43-12 defeat to Connacht before going down 19-21 to Lyon. The Italian side has the worst defense in the group having soaked in 64 points.
Their away form has also been worrying, after they failed to win a single game away from home in 2024.
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The Best Betting Odds for Cheetahs v Zebre Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.36 | 23 | 3.2 |
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1.3 | 31 | 3.5 |
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1.36 | 21 | 3.25 |
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1.36 | 25 | 3.1 |
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1.34 | 20 | 3.43 |
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Cheetahs vs Zebre Form
Cheetahs and Zebre Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
14 Dec 2024 - Challenge Cup
8 Dec 2024 - Challenge Cup
7 Sept 2024 - Currie Cup
30 Aug 2024 - Currie Cup
24 Aug 2024 - Currie Cup
10 Aug 2024 - Currie Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
8 Dec 2024 - Challenge Cup
24 Aug 2024 - Currie Cup
2 Aug 2024 - Currie Cup
13 Jul 2024 - Currie Cup
6 Jul 2024 - Currie Cup
14 Jan 2024 - Challenge Cup
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
14 Dec 2024 - Challenge Cup
7 Sept 2024 - Currie Cup
30 Aug 2024 - Currie Cup
10 Aug 2024 - Currie Cup
19 Jul 2024 - Currie Cup
6 Apr 2024 - Challenge Cup
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
28 Dec 2024 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
21 Dec 2024 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
14 Dec 2024 - Challenge Cup
7 Dec 2024 - Challenge Cup
30 Nov 2024 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
7 Apr 2024 - Challenge Cup
1/4 (25%)
0/4 (0%)
3/4 (75%)
28 Dec 2024 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
14 Dec 2024 - Challenge Cup
30 Nov 2024 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
9 Dec 2023 - Challenge Cup
1/5 (20%)
0/5 (0%)
4/5 (80%)
21 Dec 2024 - United Rugby Championship (URC)
7 Dec 2024 - Challenge Cup
7 Apr 2024 - Challenge Cup
20 Jan 2024 - Challenge Cup
16 Dec 2023 - Challenge Cup
Cheetahs vs Zebre Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
9 Dec 2023 - Challenge Cup
Cheetahs - Zebre Key Points
- Cheetahs have won their last two home matches against Zebre.
- Zebre have lost their last four games.
- Cheetahs have won five of the last six matches against Zebre.
- Zebre have lost their last five away games.
- Zebre have lost their last four games in the Challenge Cup.
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Our Cheetahs vs Zebre Prediction
Cheetahs and Zebre are badly out of form and head into this encounter needing nothing short of a win to realise their playoff hopes. Zebre are worse off in the form table having lost their last four games and are still without victory in the Challenge Cup.
Their away form follows a similar script having lost all their games on the road in 2024. Cheetahs will be banking on their impressive record against Zebre that has seen them win five of their last six encounters. Our prediction for Free State Cheetahs v Zebre is that Free State Cheetahs wins the match.
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