New Zealand Warriors vs Manly Sea Eagles Predictions and Betting Tips

🏈 NRL Round 25 Match Preview

⏰ 18 August 2023 - 18:00 AEST

🏟 Stadium - Mt. Smart Stadium

Rugby League fans are gearing up for an exciting match as the New Zealand Warriors take on the Manly Sea Eagles in an upcoming NRL fixture. This highly anticipated showdown is set to entertain on August 18th at 18:00 AEST.

Leading up to the clash, AusBetSites has compiled the latest betting odds from 3 Australian betting sites across 21 markets. The current odds have the Warriors installed as the favorites at 1.28 with a home-field advantage. But the Sea Eagles are sure to put up a fight on their trip across the Tasman Sea.

With odds aggregated from bookmakers in Australia, AusBetSites provides a comprehensive overview of all the wagers available for this rugby battle between a New Zealand club and their Australian opponents. This cross-continental contest promises to be a thrilling one for all league fans.

The Warriors will aim to further strengthen their top four status when they host the Sea Eagles in Auckland for the opening game of Round 25.

It's been an outstanding season for the Warriors, who come into this clash on a red-hot run of five straight wins and eight victories in their last nine matches. The club hasn't put together a six-game winning streak since 2002. Just one more win from their remaining three fixtures should be enough to lock up a finals spot.

Despite their success, the Warriors' last three wins have all come by 10 points or less, including tight affairs against the lowly Tigers and Titans.

Meanwhile, the Sea Eagles are in must-win territory for the rest of the regular season. Sitting 3 points outside the top eight with three games left, Manly simply need to win out and hope other results go their way. The Sea Eagles suffered agonizing narrow losses to the Roosters and Panthers over the past fortnight.

With seasons potentially on the line, expect a fierce battle when these clubs clash across the Tasman on Friday night.

New Zealand Warriors vs Manly Sea Eagles Head-to-Head

Over the last 8 years, the New Zealand Warriors and Manly Sea Eagles have gone head-to-head 13 times. In their recent matchups, the Sea Eagles have held the edge with 9 wins compared to 4 for the Warriors. Out of those 13 contests, none have ended in draws. With over twice as many wins as the Warriors in their past meetings, Manly has proven to be a difficult opponent for New Zealand. The Sea Eagles' 9-4 advantage shows they have historically matched up well and given the Warriors problems when these trans-Tasman foes clash. Despite playing in front of a home crowd this time, the Warriors' poor head-to-head record versus Manly suggests they could have their work cut out for them.

New Zealand Warriors Performance

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The New Zealand Warriors enter this match in stellar form, having won 5 consecutive games. Over their last 5 matches, the Warriors are a perfect 5-0. This recent run of victories demonstrates New Zealand's dominance and consistency leading up to this clash with Manly. With 5 straight wins under their belt, the Warriors have tremendous momentum and confidence as they continue racking up points. Their flawless record over the past few weeks shows that the Warriors are currently firing on all cylinders. If they can extend their winning streak against the Sea Eagles, New Zealand could climb even higher in the standings. Riding a wave of winning form, the Warriors look to be hitting their peak at the right time to make a push as real title contenders this season.

Manly Sea Eagles Performance

🟥🟥🟩🟩🟥 The Manly Sea Eagles come into this match looking to regain consistency after an up and down run of recent form. Over their last 5 games, Manly has gone 2-3. The Sea Eagles started this stretch with 2 consecutive victories, showing glimpses of their potential. However, Manly then hit a rocky patch with 3 straight losses, revealing weaknesses and vulnerabilities. While the Sea Eagles have proven capable of winning, their inconsistency remains a concern as the losses seem to come in bunches. If Manly can recapture the solid form shown in those back-to-back wins, they could get their season back on track. But first the Sea Eagles will need to halt their current losing skid. With momentum not on their side lately, Manly enters this match hungry for a result to renew their confidence and get back to their winning ways.

📋 Players to watch:

• Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has scored 16 tries in his last 11 games
• Jason Saab has scored a try in his last three games vs Warriors
• Tohu Harris has scored a try in his last two games

⚡ Match Facts:

• Warriors are on a five-game winning streak
• Warriors have won eight of their last nine games
• Sea Eagles have lost five of their last eight games
• Sea Eagles have lost four of their last six away games
• Warriors have seen 46+ points in six of their last eight games
• Four of the last five meetings between the teams have seen 48+ points

💡 Match Prediction:

The prediction takes into account the Warriors' perfect 5-0 run over their last 5 games, suggesting they could score 5+ tries to reach the 30+ point mark at home. Meanwhile, the inconsistent Sea Eagles may manage 2 tries to get to around 15 points. The 19-point expected margin fits with the Warriors scoring 34 points while limiting the Sea Eagles to 15. Of course, the actual score could end up higher or lower, but based on the data given, a reasonable prediction is Warriors 34 - Sea Eagles 15. The Warriors' momentum and home crowd should power them to a decisive victory over the Sea Eagles.

With their stellar 5-game win streak, the New Zealand Warriors have been installed as heavy favourites at home against the Manly Sea Eagles. The Warriors have an 83.9% probability to win compared to just 16.1% for the inconsistent Sea Eagles. At fair odds, New Zealand is expected to win at $1.28 while Manly is a sizable $3.70 underdog. The Warriors’ momentum and dominance in recent matches make them the clear pick to control this contest. Meanwhile, Manly has struggled for consistency, going just 2-3 in their last 5 with a current losing skid.

Given the teams’ contrasting form, the Warriors are predicted to defend their home turf and beat the Sea Eagles by 19 points. The Warriors seem to simply have too much firepower across the board, as exhibited by their flawless run. While Manly has the talent to keep it close, the oddsmakers see New Zealand continue their winning ways at the Sea Eagles’ expense.

Score Prediction: Warriors 34 - 15 Sea Eagles