Match Info

Challenge Cup - Round 4

Date: 18 January 2026, Sunday

Where to Watch on TV:


Africa	SuperSport Grandstand
France	beIN Connect, beIN Sports 3
South-africa	SuperSport Grandstand
United-kingdom	FloSports app
World	EPCR Rugby TV


	Racing Métro		Cheetahs

	1	X	2
	1.11	41	6
	1.13	35	5.8
	1.11	23.47	7.18	Watch
	1.13	34	6
Avarage Now (Initially)	1.12 ↑ (1.09)	33.37 ↑ (33.05)	6.25 ↓ (7.22)

The most likely Over/Under: 63.50

The most likely Handicap: 1 (-16)

The best margin for this event is 8.1%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

Racing Métro
82.4%

Draw
2.8%

Cheetahs
14.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

84.4%

2.8%

12.8%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Racing Métro has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2%)

Cheetahs has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2%)

Who will win by Users?

1	X	2
100%	0%	0%

Racing Métro - Cheetahs Predictions

Users Predictions: 1 users predict this event. Racing Métro will win (votes: 1 - 100%).

Expected Score (Market Odds): 40:24

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Lineups

Starting Lineups
1. Jabea Njocke E.	1. Manyama M.
2. Masi E.	2. van der Westhuizen L. (C)
3. Leota L.	3. Coetzee A.
4. Lainault T.	4. Wegner C.
5. Taofifenua R. (C)	5. Thomas C.
6. Albuisson A.	6. Maartens D.
7. Zinzen N.	7. Vumazonke S.
8. Dayimani H.	8. van der Merwe G.
9. Labarbe K.	9. van Vuren M.
10. Gibert A.	10. van der Walt J.
11. Donguy N.	11. Nkabinde P.
12. Ashvetia V.	12. du Plessis Z.
13. Fickou G.	13. Ackermann D.
14. Ravutaumada S.	14. Hartzenberg M.
15. James S.	15. Verity-Amm J.
Substitutes
16. Tarrit J.	16. Janse van Rensburg M.
17. Julien L.	17. Dawson C.
18. Coetzee H.	18. Dos Reis F.
19. Tagitagivalu L.	19. Van Vuren P.
20. Hill J.	20. Van der Merwe A.
21. Julien M.	21. Volschenk N.
22. Latrasse A.	22. Kruger R.
23. Valeu N.	23. Annies M.

Key Events of the Match

1st Half (14 - 21)
1', Maartens D. (Try),
2', van der Walt J. (Conversion Goal),
8', Albuisson A. (Try),
9', Gibert A. (Conversion Goal),
16', Coetzee A. 🟨,
18', Dayimani H. (Try),
19', Gibert A. (Conversion Goal),
25', (Penalty Try),
25', Taofifenua R. 🟨,
30', Lainault T. 🟨,
35', Nkabinde P. (Try),
36', van der Walt J. (Conversion Goal),
2nd Half (17 - 7)
42', Donguy N. (Try),
52', Hill J. (Try),
70', du Plessis Z. (Try),
71', van der Walt J. (Conversion Goal),
79', Fickou G. (Try),
80+1', Gibert A. (Conversion Goal),

Preview

Racing Métro has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Cheetahs may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Racing Métro is the undisputed favorite.

In recent times, the teams did not meet on the field.

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Racing Métro 92
Challenge Cup Rugby
10.01.26	Cardiff Rugby - Racing Métro	32:13 ✺
French Top 14
03.01.26	Bordeaux Bègles - Racing Métro	62:20 ✺
27.12.25	Racing Métro - Montauban	61:16 ✺
20.12.25	Stade Français - Racing Métro	20:20 ✺
Challenge Cup Rugby
14.12.25	Racing Métro - Exeter Chiefs	31:31 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 3.8 LLWTT
- Cheetahs Rugby
Challenge Cup Rugby
11.01.26	Cheetahs - Ulster	0:28 ✺
13.12.25	Cheetahs - Stade Français	22:45 ✺
07.12.25	Exeter Chiefs - Cheetahs	42:12 ✺
Currie Cup
13.09.25	Griquas - Cheetahs	25:5 ✺
06.09.25	Blue Bulls - Cheetahs	35:31 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 0 LLLLL

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