We take a look at Sunday afternoons (8/9/2019) Week 25 NRL match which is between the Wests Tigers and the Cronulla Sharks. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Sunday September 8, 2:00pm
Where: Leichhardt Oval
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Preview:
In what’s been a mad dash to the finish, it’s only fitting that the Sharks and Tigers lock up on Sunday afternoon to determine who winds up playing finals.
With 11 wins and 12 losses each, the pair find themselves tied on 24 points heading into this crucial do-or-die match with almost even money on offer.
There’s very little form to go on considering these two sides haven’t met this year, but with that said, the Sharks have won five straight games over the Tigers dating back to 2014.
Cronulla will be looking to rebound following last week’s gut-wrenching loss to the Raiders at home. In Paul Gallen’s final game at Shark Park, the Sharks somehow managed to allow a 12-point first-half lead to slip away after the break due to inaccurate goal kicking.
Likewise, the Tigers also find themselves in this position due to various hot and cold streaks. Wests should receive strong home support, but if the Tigers are to win, they’ll need Benji Marshall to perform at his best.
The Sharks have plenty to reflect on following last week’s loss, but they can still hold their heads high knowing the forward line played exceptionally well.
The last four games between these two sides have been decided by 1-12 points, and with the Sharks owning a perfect 3-0 record as the away favourite against the Tigers, it’s worth backing Cronulla to go up, up into the finals.
Tip: Cronulla Sharks at $1.72
Value Tip: First Try Scorer: Robert Jennings at $9.50
Teams:
Tigers: 1. Corey Thompson 2. Robert Jennings 3. Paul Momirovski 4. Esan Marsters 5. David Nofoaluma 6. Benji Marshall 7. Luke Brooks 8. Thomas Mikaele 9. Josh Reynolds 10. Oliver Clark 11. Luke Garner 12. Chris Lawrence 13. Ryan Matterson 14. Matt Eisenhuth 15. Elijah Taylor 16. Alex Twal 17. Michael Chee-Kam 18. Tommy Talau 19. Chris McQueen 20. Moses Mbye 21. Robbie Farah
Sharks: 1. Josh Dugan 2. Sosaia Feki 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Josh Morris 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Shaun Johnson 7. Chad Townsend 8. Aaron Woods 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Matt Prior 11. Briton Nikora 12. Wade Graham 13. Paul Gallen 14. Kurt Capewell 15. Jack Williams 16. Andrew Fifita 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele 18. Billy Magoulias 19. Blayke Brailey 20. Kyle Flanagan 21. Matt Moylan
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
