Sharks vs Warriors Round 26 Tips – 31/08/2024

Aug 28, 2024

Cronulla Sharks vs New Zealand Warriors NRL Round 26 betting tips. Our expert NRL tipster previews Saturday’s game at PointsBet Stadium.

The Warriors are crossing the Tasman and rolling into the Shire to battle the Sharks at PointsBet Stadium on Saturday. The Warriors’ season is over after losing to the Bulldogs, as it’s now mathematically impossible for them to make the finals.

The Sharks are coming off an impressive 38-10 win against the Dragons. They’re in third position on the ladder and have won 4 games in a row.

Prediction: Sharks to Win

The Warriors are in terrible form, losing 5 in a row, including to mediocre teams like the Eels, Dolphins and Raiders. To make matters worse, the Warriors have really struggled to win outside of New Zealand this season, compiling a miserable 2-9 away record.

It’s hard to see the Warriors containing the Sharks’ try-scoring machines Ronaldo Mulitalo and Sione Katoa, who have already crossed the line 15 and 14 times this season.

Winning Margin: Sharks 13+

The Warriors have lost their last two games by 13 points or more and also recently lost to arguably the worst team in the NRL, the Eels, by 10 points. The Sharks are one of the most consistent and balanced teams in the competition, scoring over 26 points per game while giving up just over 17 per game. Expect the Sharks to build up an early lead and put a beating on the Warriors.

Cronulla Sharks vs New Zealand Warriors Cheat Sheet

Sharks have a 8-3 home record
Warriors have a 2-9 away record
Sharks concede just 17.6 points per game
Warriors have lost 4 of their last 5 games
Sharks have two of the NRL’s leading try scorers this season, Ronaldo Mulitalo (15) and Sione Katoa (14)