Dragons vs New Zealand Warriors Preview by Dean McHugh

The New Zealand Warriors are on a four-game unbeaten streak, scoring a 22-22 stalemate with the Manly Sea Eagles last weekend. Can they go to the Wollongong Showground and slay the Illawarra Dragons? They did just that last season, with a 48-18 result. Could it be done again?

The Dragons need to be more consistent in 2024. This consistency has resulted in a 3-3 overall for the campaign, making it difficult to predict what will happen in their games. Two of the hardest-working players should be on full display in this match as Zac Lomax and Tohu Harris have been racking up the running stats this season – be sure to look for this market.

NRL Expert Tips for this one start with form. The Warriors haven’t lost in four, and that 22-22 draw with Manly showed they can scrap when things get tight. The Dragons sit at 3-3, which says plenty about their up-and-down season. Last year the Warriors won 48-18 at Wollongong, so the Dragons have some pride to chase. Zac Lomax and Tohu Harris have both clocked big running metres, so punters comparing NRL betting odds might look at those player markets. In the National Rugby League, one-off weekends like this rarely follow the script, so keep expectations loose. Gamble responsibly.