Penrith Panthers vs Cronulla Sharks Tips, Odds, Betting and Predictions – NRL Preliminary Final 2024

Accor Stadium will play host to Saturday's NRL game between Penrith Panthers and Cronulla Sharks. The game kicks off at 7:50 pm with Penrith Panthers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Penrith Panthers vs. Cronulla Sharks game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday September 28, 2024 at 7:50 pm

Where: Accor Stadium

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Penrith Panthers vs Cronulla Sharks Odds

Penrith Panthers vs Cronulla Sharks Preview

It is hard to envisage a scenario where Cronulla get anywhere near Penrith in this game. It was surprising that the line opened so low with many astute judges pricing this game up as Penrith laying 18.5 points. As noted in the Storm-Roosters preview, preliminary finals favour those rested, playing at home and usually with superior talent. That is certainly the case here. The Panthers have covered six of eight against the Sharks with five of those wins coming by 27 or more points. The Sharks have been held scoreless in three of their last five against Penrith. The history reads bad for the Sharks but so should Penrith’s ability to elevate to another level in big games with the Panthers 20-11 against Top 4 teams and covering six of their last seven finals matches. The Sharks have covered just three of their last 15 against Top 4 opposition and have a diabolical recent finals record. Much like the Storm, this projects as a one-goer. Luke Garner has been in sublime tryscoring form with four tries in his last three matches and seven in his last eight. He runs an outstanding line on the left edge and chases kicks as well as any backrower. Nathan Cleary has four tries in his last six finals and has crossed in his last two prelims.