Wests Tigers vs Cronulla Sharks Predictions and Betting Tips

🏈 NRL Round 19 Match Preview

⏰ 6 July 2023 - 19:50 AEST

🏟 Stadium - CommBank Stadium

In a highly anticipated NRL match on Thursday night at CommBank, the struggling Wests Tigers face a formidable challenge as they go up against the dominant Cronulla Sharks. The Tigers' season has taken a nightmarish turn, reaching a new low with a devastating 74-0 loss to the Cowboys in their previous outing.

This defeat not only ranks as the third-largest margin of loss in the history of the league but also marks the biggest defeat ever recorded in NRL history, overshadowing two similar occurrences back in 1935. The Tigers find themselves in an extremely embarrassing position. Now, they must face the Sharks, a team renowned for overpowering weaker opponents.

Having suffered their most humiliating defeat to date, a 74-0 thrashing by the North Queensland Cowboys, the Wests Tigers are in disarray. With four consecutive losses under their belt, they were compelled to make several changes for this upcoming match. Injuries to David Nofoaluma and Brent Naden, as well as a ban imposed on Alex Twal, have further depleted their lineup.

Bookie	Home Win	Away Win	Take Action
	@ 10.00	@ 1.05	BET NOW
	@ 10.00	@ 1.05	BET NOW
	@ 11.00	@ 1.05	BET NOW

On the other hand, the Cronulla Sharks enter this match with confidence, having secured convincing victories of 48-10 against the Bulldogs and 52-16 against the Dragons in their last two encounters. They will undoubtedly view this game as an opportunity to amass yet another impressive scoreline.

The Tigers have struggled to find the try line in their recent games, managing to score only three tries in their last three outings. The absence of Luke Brooks and Api Koroisau due to injuries has hindered their attacking abilities, and the loss of David Nofoaluma and Brent Naden in the wide positions further diminishes their firepower for this match.

Wests Tigers Performance

In a devastating turn of events, the Wests Tigers experienced the most humiliating outcome in their history, succumbing to a crushing 74-0 defeat at the hands of the North Queensland Cowboys. Their performance has been nothing short of shambolic, as they now find themselves on a disheartening four-game losing streak. As a result, the Tigers have been compelled to make several changes to their lineup ahead of this upcoming match. Unfortunately, both David Nofoaluma and Brent Naden have sustained injuries, while Alex Twal faces a suspension.

Cronulla Sharks Performance

Continuing their winning streak, the Cronulla Sharks showcased their formidable attacking abilities by registering another impressive victory, scoring 52 points against their rivals, the St. George Illawarra Dragons. This remarkable feat adds to their tally of 100 points scored in their last two matches. Despite the absence of Dale Finucane due to suspension and Braden Hamlin-Uele's injury, the Sharks remain optimistic about their prospects for continued success in the upcoming game.

📋 Players to watch:

• Will Kennedy has been in fine form, finding the tryline in each of his last three encounters against the Tigers.
• Jesse Ramien has also showcased his scoring prowess, recording tries in six of his previous seven matches against teams positioned in the bottom four.
• Tom Hazelton has displayed his scoring ability by crossing the tryline in his past two games, and he may be poised for another powerful surge through the weak Tigers defence.

⚡ Match Facts:

• In recent history, the Sharks have emerged victorious in nine out of the last ten meetings between the two teams.
• The Tigers have struggled immensely in Sydney, losing a staggering 17 of their last 18 games played there.
• The Tigers' confidence is undoubtedly shaken after suffering a demoralizing 74-0 defeat at the hands of the Cowboys in their previous match.
• In contrast, the Sharks have been in fine form, securing impressive victories with scores of 48-10 and 52-16 in their last two games.
• Furthermore, the Sharks have not only emerged triumphant but also surpassed the -21.5 line in their last three wins against the Tigers.
• The Sharks attacking prowess has been on full display this season, scoring 7, 5, 8, and 9 tries against the bottom three teams in the competition.

💡 Match Prediction:

The Wests Tigers' season has reached a new nadir following their humiliating defeat at the hands of the North Queensland Cowboys. The club suffered an unprecedented setback, enduring a crushing 74-0 loss, leaving them in a daunting position for their upcoming challenges. With four consecutive defeats, they now find themselves languishing at the bottom of the standings, separated from other teams only by a points difference. Their daunting task continues as they face the Cronulla Sharks, who have recently achieved remarkable results, amassing triple-digit scores in their last two outings. Given the Sharks' exceptional form, they are strongly favoured to surpass the -16 handicap in this match, potentially further exacerbating the Tigers' predicament.

Present a probability distribution of 24.2% in favour of the Tigers and 75.8% in favour of the Sharks. Based on these probabilities, the fair odds for the match would be Wests Tigers at $4.13 and Sharks at $1.32. The forecast suggests that the Sharks are expected to emerge victorious by a margin of 14 points.

Bookie	Home Win	Match Line	Away Win	Take Action
	@ 1.91	+23.5 / -23.5	@ 1.89	BET NOW
	@ 1.90	+23.5 / -23.5	@ 1.90	BET NOW
	@ 1.89	+22.5 / -22.5	@ 1.92	BET NOW