Cowboys vs Sharks Round 25 Tips, Prediction & Preview

Andrew Hendrie: Aug 17, 2023

North Queensland Cowboys put their season on the line when they play host to the Cronulla Sharks to launch NRL Round 25 action on Thursday night.

Sharks vs Cowboys Tips, Prediction & Preview

North Queensland Cowboys vs Cronulla Sharks Round 25 free NRL footy tips, predictions and preview – Cowboys have won six of their last seven games in Townsville…

North Queensland Cowboys vs Cronulla Sharks H2H Prediction

Best Cowboys win H2H odds $1.60 with bet365

Cowboys have won six of their last seven games in Townsville
Sharks have only beaten one current top eight team on the road this season
Sharks have seen 42+ points in seven of their last nine games
Cowboys have seen 42+ points in five of their last six home games
Ronaldo Mulitalo has scored five tries in his last five games
Kyle Feldt has scored a try in his last five games
Semi Valemei has scored a try in his last two games vs Sharks

North Queensland Cowboys vs Cronulla Sharks Tips

North Queensland Cowboys vs Cronulla Sharks Same Game Multi Tips

North Queensland Cowboys vs Cronulla Sharks Match Details

🇦🇺 Competition: NRL
🗓 Date: Thursday August 17
⏰ Time: 7.50pm AEST
🏟 Stadium: Queensland Country Bank Stadium (Townsville)

North Queensland Cowboys vs Cronulla Sharks Head to Head

27/4/23: Sharks 44-6 Cowboys
10/9/22: Sharks 30-32 Cowboys
15/7/22: Cowboys 12-26 Sharks
18/6/21: Cowboys 24-26 Sharks
3/4/21: Sharks 48-10 Cowboys

North Queensland Cowboys vs Cronulla Sharks Preview & Prediction

We’ve got a blockbuster showdown in prospect to kick off Round 25 as the Cowboys and Sharks square off with a finals spot potentially on the line.

The Cowboys are currently sitting ninth on the ladder following back-to-back defeats to the Titans and Broncos before last week’s bye.

With a Round 27 clash with the Panthers looming, the Cowboys can’t afford to drop this game. North Queensland were the form team in the competition not so long ago, winning six matches on the trot over the likes of the Panthers, Rabbitohs and Storm.

However, their momentum has halted in recent weeks and now they must contend with a Sharks side who are beginning to regain their mojo.

Cronulla looked in strife after three straight defeats against the Warriors, Sea Eagles and Panthers, but they’ve bounced back strongly with back-to-back victories over the Rabbitohs and Titans.

The Sharks have moved into fifth on the ladder, but their season could still go either way – they are two points outside the top four, but also the same amount inside the top eight, so every game remaining is a crucial one.

VERDICT

The Sharks have had the wood over the Cowboys in recent times, winning nine of the last 10 meetings – however, North Queensland prevailed in the game that mattered most in last season’s finals series.

Jeremiah Nanai is a big inclusion for the Cowboys and playing at home also gives them an advantage – they’ve won six of their last seven games in Townsville. Apart from the Rabbitohs last week on neutral territory in Perth, the Sharks haven’t beaten a team currently in the top eight on the road this season.

Will back the Cowboys at home to get the job done and push back into the top eight (Best Cowboys win H2H odds $1.60 with bet365.)

North Queensland Cowboys vs Cronulla Sharks Teams

Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Murray Taulagi 4. Peta Hiku 5. Semi Valemei 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Jake Granville 15. Coen Hess 16. Heilum Luki 17. Griffin Neame 18. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 19. Zac Laybutt 20. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 21. Robert Derby 22. James Tamou

Sharks team: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Toby Rudolf 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Braden Hamlin-Uele 11. Briton Nikora 12. Wade Graham 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Jack Williams 15. Royce Hunt 16. Thomas Hazelton 17. Matt Moylan 18. Mawene Hiroti 19. Tuku Hau Tapuha 20. Jesse Colquhoun 21. Kayal Iro 22. Jayden Berrell

North Queensland Cowboys vs Cronulla Sharks Stats

Cowboys have won six of their last seven games in Townsville
Sharks have only beaten one current top eight team on the road this season
Sharks have seen 42+ points in seven of their last nine games
Cowboys have seen 42+ points in five of their last six home games
Ronaldo Mulitalo has scored five tries in his last five games
Kyle Feldt has scored a try in his last five games
Semi Valemei has scored a try in his last two games vs Sharks

North Queensland Cowboys vs Cronulla Sharks Best Bet

Looking to make some informed bets online? Australia has a wide variety of reputable bookmakers – but with so many options, how can you know who to trust with your hard-earned cash? We’ve done the research for you and compiled an extensive list of top Australian betting companies. Check out online bookmaker reviews, betting sites Australia, and NRL betting sites for more details.