There will be a key battle in the NRL this weekend. The Warriors and Dolphins both look to extend their recent form. Both sides sit inside the playoff positions in the rugby standings. They will both be aiming to join a number of teams on 18 points at the top of the standings this weekend.
The Dolphins will be on the road this weekend. They look to continue their excellent start to the season, while the Warriors will be hoping to bounce back after defeat against the Broncos. You can find the latest rugby odds and our Warriors vs Dolphins prediction below.
Warriors vs. Dolphins Information
Warriors vs Dolphins
Location of the Game: Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand.
Date and Time: Saturday, June 3. 1:00 AM ET.
How to Watch: NRL Player
Warriors vs. Dolphins Recent Scores
This will be a historic clash between the two sides, as it will be the very first time that they have locked horns. It will be the first of two meetings between the sides this season. They will also clash in the 27th round of matches in the NRL.
Warriors vs. Dolphins Betting Analysis
Warriors Facts To Know
The Warriors will come into this fixture licking their wounds after a narrow defeat in their previous outing. That loss was suffered in dramatic fashion at Mt Smart Stadium, as they conceded late in the game to fall to a 26-22 defeat against the Broncos. Their recent form would be a slight concern coming into this clash, as they have now lost three of their last four matches in the NRL.
Their only win over that period was secured on the road against the Bulldogs on May 12. The Warriors remain in the top eight places in the standings, but the next couple of weeks could be crucial in determining whether they end the season within the playoff spots.
They do at least have a solid home record this term, as they have won three of their five matches in New Zealand, and they also boast their best defensive record in the competition at this stage since 2018.
Dolphins Facts To Know
The dream remains very much alive for the Dolphins, as they continue to sit in a prominent position in the rugby standings. They come into this fixture in excellent recent form, and their next run of games could be crucial in their bid to emulate Melbourne and St George Illawarra in achieving a playoff finish in their inaugural season. Currently, they sit sixth in the standings, and they have won two of their previous three matches.
Their most recent success was a comfortable home win over the Dragons last weekend, as they registered a 26-12 success. This will be their very first match outside of Australia in franchise history, but the form of Jamayne Isaako will be a massive bonus. The winger has scored 30 of the team’s 42 tries across their last two matches.
Updates
There is key team news to take in before making rugby league predictions this weekend, which includes the returns of Warriors trio Wayde Egan, Dylan Walker, and Mitch Barnett.
Meanwhile, before making a Warriors vs Dolphins prediction, it’s important to consider that the visitors will be resting Tom Gilbert and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.
Warriors vs. Dolphins Betting Preview
Moneyline
- Warriors: -228
- Dolphins: +180
Spread
- Warriors (-7.5): -110
- Dolphins (+7.5): -110
Over/Under
- Total Points: Over 44.5 (-110) Under 44.5 (-110)
Warriors vs. Dolphins Betting Prediction
This certainly feels like a bigger game for the hosts this weekend, as they must end their recent run of defeats.
The Dolphins will rest some returning Origin stars, and that hands the advantage to the Warriors. Therefore, we will be siding with the hosts in our Warriors vs Dolphins prediction this weekend.
- Pick: Warriors (-228)
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