South Africa - Currie Cup
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by Ita Emmanuel | in Currie Cup Predictions
In a rematch of last season's final, the Golden Lions take on Hollywoodbets Sharks XV in the 2025 Currie Cup Premier Division matchday one fixture on Saturday. Can the Lions kick off their campaign on a winning note with victory over the defending champions? Follow our prediction for the match below.
The Golden Lions narrowly missed out on what would have been their 12th Currie Cup Premier Division title last season. Jaden Hendrikse's stoppage-time penalty goal condemned the Johannesburg club to a narrow 18-16 defeat in the final. This result snapped an impressive nine-match unbeaten streak (W7, D2) during the run-ins.
Hence, Mzwakhe Nkosi's side have both pride and revenge on the line heading into this match. They have struggled against Sharks XV in the South African top flight, losing three of their last four encounters with the Durban club.
Sharks XV will be looking to defend the league title, and this opening fixture against last season's finalist will offer a stern test of their chances. The last season ended on a nine-match unbeaten run, comprising seven wins and two draws. This included the 16-14 Currie Cup final win over the Golden Lions. John Plumtree's side will aim to build on this momentum for a strong start against the Golden Lions on Saturday.
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The Best Betting Odds for Fidelity ADT Lions v Hollywoodbets Sharks Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.18 | 21 | 5.25 |
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1.14 | 41 | 5.5 |
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1.17 | 36 | 4.8 |
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1.21 | 36 | 4.6 |
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1.11 | 35 | 4.5 |
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Fidelity ADT Lions vs Hollywoodbets Sharks Form
Fidelity ADT Lions and Hollywoodbets Sharks's standings in the Currie Cup
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fidelity ADT Lions and Hollywoodbets Sharks Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
21 Sep 2024 - Currie Cup
14 Sep 2024 - Currie Cup
6 Sep 2024 - Currie Cup
30 Aug 2024 - Currie Cup
24 Aug 2024 - Currie Cup
17 Aug 2024 - Currie Cup
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
21 Sep 2024 - Currie Cup
14 Sep 2024 - Currie Cup
6 Sep 2024 - Currie Cup
17 Aug 2024 - Currie Cup
10 Aug 2024 - Currie Cup
19 Jul 2024 - Currie Cup
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
30 Aug 2024 - Currie Cup
24 Aug 2024 - Currie Cup
4 Aug 2024 - Currie Cup
12 Jul 2024 - Currie Cup
9 Jun 2023 - Currie Cup
3 Jun 2023 - Currie Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
7 Jun 2025 - Pro 12
17 May 2025 - Pro 12
9 May 2025 - Pro 12
26 Apr 2025 - Pro 12
18 Apr 2025 - Pro 12
6 Apr 2025 - Challenge Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
17 May 2025 - Pro 12
9 May 2025 - Pro 12
29 Mar 2025 - Pro 12
22 Mar 2025 - Pro 12
8 Mar 2025 - Pro 12
11 Jan 2025 - Champions Cup
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
7 Jun 2025 - Pro 12
26 Apr 2025 - Pro 12
18 Apr 2025 - Pro 12
6 Apr 2025 - Challenge Cup
1 Mar 2025 - Pro 12
15 Feb 2025 - Pro 12
Fidelity ADT Lions vs Hollywoodbets Sharks Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
0 %
67 %
21 Sep 2024 - Currie Cup
3 Jun 2023 - Currie Cup
4 Jun 2022 - Currie Cup
Fidelity ADT Lions - Hollywoodbets Sharks Key Points
- The Golden Lions have won seven of their last eight Currie Cup matches.
- The Golden Lions have lost three of their last four Currie Cup matches against Sharks XV.
- Sharks XV have won six of their last seven Currie Cup matches.
- Sharks XV have won three of their last four Currie Cup away matches against Golden Lions.
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Our Fidelity ADT Lions vs Hollywoodbets Sharks Prediction
The Golden Lions are the bookmakers' favorites to win this match. They ended last season's campaign on a remarkable note despite losing the finale. However, Mzwakhe Nkosi's side have struggled for results lately against Sharks XV.
They have lost three of their last four Currie Cup encounters with the defending champions, including three of their last four Currie Cup home matches against the Durban club. Nevertheless, with the Golden Lions' home advantage, we expect a strongly contested match likely to go either way by a respectable margin. Hence, our Golden Lions vs Sharks prediction is Sharks +11.5 handicap points.
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