Cronulla Sharks v New Zealand Warriors: NRL Saturday preview

There’s a mouthwatering top-of-the-ladder clash to look forward to at Sharks Stadium on Saturday as fifth-place Cronulla Sharks host third-placed New Zealand Warriors.

Expect fireworks in the showdown in Sydney, as two of the NRL’s best packs go head to head in what is likely to be a brutal battle at Sharks Stadium.

Cronulla Sharks v New Zealand Warriors betting preview

Sharks formidable in their own waters

Winning six of their last seven games at Sharks Stadium, Cronulla have shown themselves a tough nut to crack on their own patch.

Saturday’s game will see Sharks prop Addin Fonua-Blake go up against his former club, in what is set to be a physical battle between two of the best packs in the business.

Leading the competition for post-contact metres, Fonua-Blake has been an excellent addition to the Sharks’ squad this season.

Fonua-Blake is available at 3.50 in the anytime tryscorer market, while the Sharks are 1.47 to continue their impressive home form and claim the victory on Saturday.

Warriors can look to past victories

When it comes to recent meetings between these teams, it’s the Warriors who have had the better of things.

Winning three of their last four encounters with the Sharks, the Warriors will be hoping they can continue their impressive form on the road this weekend.

Andrew Webster's team have been strong on Australian soil this year, winning five of their six games this side of the Tasman. 

Despite their away form and their recent record against the Sharks, the Warriors are still the 2.75 underdogs to head back to Auckland with the victory.

Warriors winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is a player to look out for in the anytime tryscorer market, as he has scored eight tries in his past six games against the Sharks.

Watene-Zelezniak is available at 2.10 to score a try on Saturday, while the Warriors’ star is 8.50 to bag the opening try of the game at Sharks Stadium.

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Cronulla Sharks v New Zealand Warriors odds

Cronulla Sharks - 1.47
Tie - 26.00
New Zealand Warriors - 2.75

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