Griffons vs Cheetahs Predictions & Tips - Cheetahs set to thrash hapless Griffons

Marc Thomas

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Last updated: 24 Jul 2024

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Marc Thomas 24 Jul 2024

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Griffons have lost all three matches, conceding 50+ points each.
Cheetahs won two of their last three games, including an 82-20 victory over Griffons.
Cheetahs expected to cover the -35 handicap in the upcoming match.

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Cheetahs have won their last 3 matches against the Griffons (Getty Images)

Griffons vs Cheetahs Predictions

The Griffons have lacked in every aspect of the game in the opening three weeks, and they don’t really possess the personnel to make drastic changes. The Cheetahs have been good but were poor last weekend and will want to bounce back with a five-point win.

Griffons vs Cheetahs Predictions
Head to Head
Griffons Form
Griffons Injuries & Team News
Cheetahs Form
Cheetahs Injuries & Team News

I am backing the Cheetahs to cover the -35 handicap in this encounter.

Griffons have lost their last 3 matches.
Griffons have conceded 50+ points in their last 3 matches.
Cheetahs have won 2 of their last 3 matches.
Cheetahs have won their last 3 matches against the Griffons.
Cheetahs beat the Griffons by 62 points 3 weeks ago.

Head to Head

The Cheetahs have won their last three matches against the Griffons. They met in round one of the 2024 Currie Cup, a match the Cheetahs won 82-20 in Bloemfontein.

Griffons Form

The Griffons were always expected to struggle as they did last season, but the 2024 campaign has started atrociously for the Northern Free Staters.

In all three games thus far in the Currie Cup, the Griffons have conceded 50+ points. In round one, they lost 82-20 to the Cheetahs before a 52-10 home defeat to the Bulls.

Last weekend, the Griffons were outclassed at home again, going down 64-15 to Western Province on home soil. This will be their third successive home game but going by the previous weeks, it is tough to see a better outcome.

Griffons Injuries & Team News

After three poor performances, the Griffons have already made numerous changes. More are expected for this Friday clash.

Cheetahs Form

The Cheetahs are the defending Currie Cup champions, and they began the season like they were on a mission to go back-to-back.

The Free State side thrashed the Griffons 82-20 on the opening weekend to take all five points on offer. They followed it up with a 37-17 home win over Western Province, again taking five points from the game.

Last week, however, the Cheetahs were poor in Pretoria, losing out 25-13 to the Bulls. It was not a performance of a champion side and they will desperately want to rectify this weekend.

Cheetahs Injuries & Team News

The Cheetahs were poor last weekend, and they may use this as an opportunity to rest some key players. The Griffons should not offer too much of a challenge.

Verdict

Griffons v Cheetahs

The Cheetahs are backed to cover the -35 point handicap in this encounter.

Cheetahs -35

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