Bulls vs Cheetahs
Loftus Versfeld Stadium
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+13.8% edgeBulls win
Statistical comparison of our AI's win probability against the average bookmaker price — not betting advice.
Score by half
| Team | 1H | 2H | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bulls | 17 | 35 | 52 |
 Cheetahs | 47 | 15 | 62 |
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 26-31
The analysis suggests a competitive matchup between the Bulls and Cheetahs, with the Cheetahs slightly favored due to their away performance and head-to-head history. Cheetahs have shown resilience lately and managed to keep games close, while the Bulls have struggled defensively in some recent matches. The estimated probabilities point towards a higher likelihood of an away victory for the Cheetahs, but the Bulls could leverage their home advantage.
- Bulls have a home win rate of 68% this season
- Cheetahs hold a 60% away win rate this season
- Historically, recent clashes have been closely contested, with two matches ending in draws
- Bulls have averaged 25.1 points scored and 30.4 points conceded over their last 10 matches, while Cheetahs averaged 28.3 points scored and 27.9 points conceded.
Confidence is moderate because the probability gap between outcomes is moderate, and the bookmaker market agrees closely with this read, and some historical data (form, H2H or standings) is still incomplete.
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Why AI favors Cheetahs
- Poor recent formBulls
Bulls have lost 4 of their last 5 matches.
1W 0D 4L - Poor recent formCheetahs
Cheetahs have lost 3 of their last 5 matches.
2W 0D 3L - Strong home recordBulls
Bulls have won 11 of their last 20 home matches.
11/20 home wins - Strong away recordCheetahs
Cheetahs have won 11 of their last 20 away matches.
11/20 away wins
Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.
How did our prediction do?
We picked Cheetahs at 55% — final result was Cheetahs win, Bulls 52-62 Cheetahs.
Predicted score was 26-31.
The model itself only flagged this as a moderate confidence pick (61/100) — a closer call that happened to land right.
Closing odds vs. our model
Last tracked odds before kickoff, compared against our AI's pre-match probability for the same outcome.
Match trends
- Bulls have averaged 27.1 points scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Cheetahs have averaged 29.4 points scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Bulls are unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 meetings with Cheetahs.
Odds comparison
Match winner
Points spread
| Line | Bulls | Cheetahs |
|---|---|---|
| +5 | 1.94▲ | 1.81▼ |
| +5.5 | 1.83▲ | 1.89▼ |
| +6.5 | 1.83 | 1.87 |
| +7 | 1.91 | 1.91 |
| +7.5 | 1.78 | 1.92 |
| +8 | 1.91 | 1.91 |
| +8.5 | 1.78 | 1.94 |
| +9 | 1.91 | 1.91 |
Total points
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 58.5 | 1.67 | 2.07 |
| 59.5 | 1.69 | 2.05 |
| 60.5 | 1.84▼ | 1.86 |
| 61 | 1.81 | 1.93 |
| 61.5 | 1.89▼ | 1.84 |
| 62 | 1.90▼ | 1.84▲ |
| 62.5 | 1.98 | 1.74 |
| 63.5 | 2.09▼ | 1.66▲ |
Average price across 7 bookmakers we track. Odds change continuously — shown for reference only, not a recommendation.
Match winner — odds movement
Model vs market
"Market" is the average bookmaker price converted to an implied probability with the bookmaker's built-in margin removed, for a fair comparison against the AI's own probability estimate.
Head-to-head
Last 5 meetings
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Frequently asked questions
Who is likely to win Bulls vs Cheetahs?+
Our AI model favors Cheetahs to win, with a 55% probability (Bulls 40%).
What time does Bulls vs Cheetahs kick off?+
Kickoff is at Aug 16, 2026, 1:00 PM (your local time, based on your device).
What was the score by half in Bulls vs Cheetahs?+
Bulls: 17-35. Cheetahs: 47-15. Final: 52-62.