Pumas vs Cheetahs
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+6% edgeDraw
Statistical comparison of our AI's win probability against the average bookmaker price — not betting advice.
Score by half
| Team | 1H | 2H | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
 Pumas | — | — | 52 |
 Cheetahs | — | — | 26 |
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 27-35
Data suggests that the Cheetahs hold a strong advantage, having won the last five matchups against the Pumas. Historically, the Pumas struggle at home, particularly against the Cheetahs, who carry a higher away win rate this season. The projected score reflects Cheetahs' offensive strength and Pumas' defensive vulnerabilities.
- Cheetahs have a 60% away win rate this season.
- Cheetahs have won 4 of their last 5 encounters against Pumas.
- Pumas have a 42% home win rate this season.
- The last 2 home matches for Pumas against Cheetahs ended in losses with scores of 14-41 and 25-42.
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
- Historical edgeCheetahs
Cheetahs have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two teams.
4/5 H2H wins - Good recent formPumas
Pumas have won 3 of their last 5 matches.
3W 0D 2L - Poor recent formCheetahs
Cheetahs have lost 3 of their last 5 matches.
2W 0D 3L - Strong home recordPumas
Pumas have won 8 of their last 20 home matches.
8/20 home wins
Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.
What could change the prediction
- AI and market are closely aligned
The bookmaker market and our model currently see this match almost identically, which limits how differentiated this pick is.
How did our prediction do?
We picked Cheetahs at 55% — final result was Pumas win, Pumas 52-26 Cheetahs.
Predicted score was 27-35.
The model itself flagged this as a moderate confidence pick (64/100), so this miss was a genuinely close call.
Closing odds vs. our model
Last tracked odds before kickoff, compared against our AI's pre-match probability for the same outcome.
Match trends
- Pumas have averaged 32.3 points scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Cheetahs have averaged 29.4 points scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Pumas are unbeaten in 1 of the last 5 meetings with Cheetahs.
Odds comparison
Match winner
Points spread
| Line | Pumas | Cheetahs |
|---|---|---|
| -1.5 | 2.16▲ | 1.63 |
| +0 | 2.00 | 1.73 |
| +0.5 | 1.90 | 1.82 |
| +1 | 1.91 | 1.83▼ |
| +1.5 | 1.86▼ | 1.86▲ |
| +2 | 1.85 | 1.88 |
| +2.5 | 1.77▼ | 1.96▲ |
| +3.5 | 1.68 | 2.08 |
Total points
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 56.5 | 1.73 | 2.00 |
| 57.5 | 1.83 | 1.90 |
| 58.5 | 1.84▼ | 1.86▲ |
| 59.5 | 1.89 | 1.80 |
| 60 | 1.82 | 1.93 |
| 60.5 | 1.95 | 1.81 |
| 61 | 1.92 | 1.83 |
| 61.5 | 2.15▼ | 1.63▲ |
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 Pumas vs Cheetahs?+
Our AI model favors Cheetahs to win, with a 55% probability (Pumas 40%).
What time does Pumas vs Cheetahs kick off?+
Kickoff is at Aug 29, 2026, 12:00 PM (your local time, based on your device).
What was the score by half in Pumas vs Cheetahs?+
Pumas: . Cheetahs: . Final: 52-26.