Sharks vs Knights Round 24 Tips – 18/08/24

Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights NRL Round 24 betting tips. Our expert NRL tipster previews Sunday’s game at PointsBet Stadium, Sydney

Cronulla is hosting Newcastle at Shark Park on Sunday arvo. Despite winning just 1 of their 4 games and having the worst attack in the NRL, the Knights still have a chance of making the top 8, but this is a must-win game.

The Sharks are sitting pretty in 4th position and absolutely thumped the Titans last week 44-0. However, they can’t afford a slip-up either, with the Bulldogs and Sea Eagles breathing down their necks. 

Prediction: Sharks to Win

The Knights simply don’t score enough points to compete with the Sharks. Newcastle has scored even fewer points this season than the Tigers. On average, they only score 18.3 points per game, which is the worst in the NRL.

The Sharks, on the other hand, have one of the most dangerous attacks in the comp. This season, they score 26.4 points per game. Keep an eye on Jesse Ramien, he’s been dangerous with the offloads for Cronulla.

Winning Margin: Sharks 13+

The Sharks aren’t just scoring 8 points more than the Knights every game, there is also a massive difference in the two sides’ defence. Teams, on average, score less than 18 points against the Sharks. In contrast, the Knights have a very soft line, conceding almost 23 points per game.

The Sharks vs Newcastle Knights Cheat Sheet 

  • Sharks have a 7-3 home record
  • Knights have a 4-6 away record
  • Sharks coming off huge 44-0 win against Titans
  • Knights score only 18.3 points per game, the worst in the NRL
  • Jesse Ramien (Sharks) tied first in the NRL for offloads (41)
  • Dane Gagai (Knights) has 108 tackle breaks this season

Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights 2024 Form 

Sharks (WWLWL)

  • R23: Sharks 44-0 Titans
  • R:22: Sharks 20-6 Rabbitohs
  • R21: Cowboys 30-22 Sharks
  • R19: Sharks 58-6 Tigers
  • R18: Sharks 16-20 Titans

Knights (WLLLW)

  • R23: Knights 34-18 Tigers
  • R22: Panthers 22-14 Knights
  • R20: Broncos 30-14 Knights
  • R19: Sea Eagles 44-6 Knights
  • R18: Knights 16-12 Raiders

Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights Head to Head (Last 5 Matches)

  • R26 2023: Knights 32-6 Sharks
  • R12, 2023: Sharks 26-6 Knights
  • R25, 2022: Sharks 38-16 Knights
  • R4, 2022: Sharks 18-0 Knights
  • R22, 2021: Knights 16-14 Sharks
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