Sharks vs Sea Eagles Round 21 Tips, Prediction & Preview

Andrew Hendrie:

Both the Cronulla Sharks and Manly Sea Eagles will be looking to bounce back from last-start defeats when they clash to conclude NRL Round 21 action on Sunday.

Cronulla Sharks vs Manly Sea Eagles free NRL Round 21 betting tips, predictions and preview by our NRL tipping experts – Sharks have won nine of their 10 games vs teams outside the top eight this season…

Cronulla Sharks vs Manly Sea Eagles H2H Prediction

Cronulla Sharks vs Manly Sea Eagles Tips

Best Sharks -8.5 line odds $1.91 with bet365

  • Sharks have won four of the last five meetings between the teams
  • Sharks have covered the -8.5 line in three of those wins
  • Sharks have won nine of their last 10 games vs teams outside the top eight
  • Sea Eagles have lost nine of their last 11 games
  • Ronaldo Mulitalo has scored a try in seven of his last eight home games
  • Jesse Ramien has scored a try in five of his last six games in Sydney
  • Jason Saab has scored a try in four of his last five away games

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Cronulla Sharks vs Manly Sea Eagles Match Details

🇦🇺 Competition: NRL
🗓 Date: Sunday July 23
⏰ Time: 4.05pm AEST
🏟 Stadium: PointsBet Stadium (Cronulla)

Cronulla Sharks vs Manly Sea Eagles Head to Head

  • 14/5/23: Sea Eagles 14-20 Sharks
  • 20/8/22: Sea Eagles 6-40 Sharks
  • 21/4/22: Sharks 34-22 Sea Eagles
  • 2/8/21: Sharks 22-40 Sea Eagles
  • 28/6/20: Sea Eagles 22-40 Sharks

Cronulla Sharks vs Manly Sea Eagles Preview & Prediction

After suffering a humbling defeat last week, the Sharks will be hoping to return to the winners circle when they host the Sea Eagles at PointsBet Stadium on Sunday.

Cronulla are gaining a reputation as flat track bullies, with the club winning nine of their 10 games against teams outside the top eight, but consistently failing when facing the competition’s elite sides.

With Manly languishing in 11th spot, the Sharks will be confident of getting back on track, but they need considerable improvement from last week’s poor performance.

Craig Fitzgibbon has swung the axe, with Matt Moylan dropped as Braydon Trindall slots into the halves alongside Nicho Hynes, while Sia Talakai has been demoted to the bench.

Meanwhile, the Sea Eagles were brave in defeat against the in-form Cowboys last week, scoring the first try before surrendering 19-8.

Manly are once again battling away without the injured Tom Trbojevic, so their hopes of making the finals are again low.

The Sea Eagles continue to struggle on the road too, losing nine of their last 11 away fixtures dating back to last season.

VERDICT

Cronulla were terrible last week, but they are always better at home, and as mentioned, they enjoying beating up the weaker sides.

Manly can be solid on their day, but on the road they struggle, so it’s the perfect opportunity for the Sharks to regain some confidence. Sharks have won four of the last five meetings, covering a -8.5 line in three (Best Sharks -8.5 line odds $1.91 with bet365.)

Cronulla Sharks vs Manly Sea Eagles Teams

Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Connor Tracey 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Oregon Kaufusi 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Toby Rudolf 11. Briton Nikora 12. Jesse Colquhoun 13. Dale Finucane 14. Cameron McInnes 15. Siosifa Talakai 16. Jack Williams 17. Thomas Hazelton 18. Kayal Iro 19. Mawene Hiroti 20. Royce Hunt 21. Daniel Atkinson 22. Tuku Hau Tapuha

Sea Eagles team: 1. Reuben Garrick 2. Jason Saab 3. Brad Parker 4. Tolutau Koula 5. Christian Tuipulotu 6. Josh Schuster 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Josh Aloiai 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Kelma Tuilagi 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Dean Matterson 15. Aaron Woods 16. Sean Keppie 17. Matthew Lodge 18. Ethan Bullemor 19. Jakob Arthur 20. Toafofoa Sipley 21. Ray Tuaimalo-Vaega 22. Gordon Chan Kum Tong

Cronulla Sharks vs Manly Sea Eagles Stats

  • Sharks have won four of the last five meetings between the teams
  • Sharks have covered the -8.5 line in three of those wins
  • Sharks have won nine of their last 10 games vs teams outside the top eight
  • Sea Eagles have lost nine of their last 11 games
  • Ronaldo Mulitalo has scored a try in seven of his last eight home games
  • Jesse Ramien has scored a try in five of his last six games in Sydney
  • Jason Saab has scored a try in four of his last five away games

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