We take a look at Friday nights (2/8/2019) Week 20 NRL match which is between the New Zealand Warriors and the Canberra Raiders. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Friday August 2nd, 6:00pm
Where: Mt Smart Stadium
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Preview:
These two sides have frustrated punters all season, which makes Friday night’s game a tough one to call.
The Warriors continue to flirt with a finals berth, but things unravelled last week away from home. New Zealand lost 24-22 against the Eels, making this week’s game from Auckland crucial if the 12th place Warriors wish to play finals.
Canberra is in a much more desirable position sitting fourth on the ladder. The Raiders forwards demolished the Panthers 30-18 last week, although, on the other hand, Ricky Stuart’s side will be hungry to put their two-game losing streak against the Warriors to bed.
The Raiders have been a strong side away from home this year winning six of their nine games. New Zealand’s struggles at home are well documented, but they do hold a respectable 5-2 record as the home favourite against Canberra.
On the flip side, the Raiders have won two of their last three games in New Zealand, and as one of the top five points-scoring sides in the competition, it’s worth taking the value on offer head-to-head.
Tip: New Zealand Warriors at $2.40
Value Tip: First Try Scorer: Gerard Beale at $10.00
Teams:
Warriors: 1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2. Gerard Beale 3. Peta Hiku 4. Blake Ayshford 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Blake Green 8. Agnatius Paasi 9. Issac Luke 10. Leeson Ah Mau 11. Adam Blair 12. Isaiah Papalii 13. Jazz Tevaga. Interchange: 14. Lachlan Burr 15. Sam Lisone 16. Bunty Afoa 17. Chanel Harris-Tavita. Reserves: 21. Adam Pompey 22. Adam Keighran
Raiders: 1. Charnie Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Bailey Simonsson 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Michael Oldfield 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Jack Wighton 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Josh Papalii 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Iosia Soliola 11. John Bateman 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Joseph Tapine. Interchange: 14. Siliva Havili 15. Emre Guler 16. Corey Horsburgh 17. Dunamis Lui. Reserves: 18. Sam Williams 19. Hudson Young 20. Sebastian Kris 21. Royce Hunt
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change