The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Cheetahs at 1.77 — an implied 52% chance. Ford Pumas upset it.

• Cheetahs: opened 1.83, closed 1.77 (52%)
• Ford Pumas: opened 2.08, closed 2.10 (44%)
• Draw: opened 20.00, closed 25.00 (4%)

Half-time: Ford Pumas 28 - 7 Cheetahs.

Cheetahs — recent form

• 2026-08-23Cheetahs 33-24 Boland Cavaliers
• 2026-08-16Bulls 52-59 Cheetahs
• 2026-08-09DHL Western Province 26-26 Cheetahs
• 2026-07-31Gwk Griquas 24-21 Cheetahs
• 2026-07-24Cheetahs 43-21 Natal Sharks

Ford Pumas — recent form

• 2026-08-21Ford Pumas 14-38 Gwk Griquas
• 2026-08-15Ford Pumas 29-7 DHL Western Province
• 2026-08-08Bulls 14-19 Ford Pumas
• 2026-08-02Boland Cavaliers 15-20 Ford Pumas
• 2026-07-25Golden Lions 21-13 Ford Pumas