Match Analysis: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles vs New Zealand Warriors – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-05
- Time: 8:00 AM UTC
- Location: 4 Pines Park, Sydney
Game Overview
The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles host the New Zealand Warriors in Round 27 of the 2025 NRL season at 4 Pines Park, Sydney. This late-season clash has significant finals implications for both teams with the Sea Eagles ranked 10th, needing a large win margin to keep faint finals hopes alive, while the Warriors sit 6th, aiming to solidify their position and push for a top-four finish.
Key Factors to Consider
- Manly Sea Eagles have shown strong recent offense, scoring 98 points in their last two games, indicating high momentum going into this match. The Warriors have had a mixed run, losing four of their past six games and struggling historically at 4 Pines Park with only one win in their last six visits.
- Recent meetings favor the Warriors with a strong away win (36-16) in March 2025 at Mount Smart Stadium. However, Manly's winger Jason Saab has been prolific against the Warriors, tallying 10 tries in six games, highlighting a key attacking threat for the home side.
- No major injury updates were specifically noted for this matchup in the latest reports. The Sea Eagles will feature Daly Cherry-Evans in his likely final game for the club, adding emotional motivation.
- Weather and pitch conditions appear standard with no reported issues. The match is crucial as it might determine final playoff positions and momentum going into finals.
- Manly has high motivation to win by a large margin to keep slim finals hopes alive in Cherry-Evans' farewell game. The Warriors are motivated to regain form to securely enter the top four, increasing the stakes for both teams.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles: -190, New Zealand Warriors: 167, Draw: 1900 | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles | β β β β β 72% |
| Spread | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles -5.5: -115, New Zealand Warriors +5.5: -115 | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles to cover -5.5 spread | β β β ββ 65% |
| Over/under | Over 48.5: -115, Under 48.5: -115 | Over 48.5 points | β β β ββ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles -2% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 48.5 8% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Over 48.5 at 8% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 9.7% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Given Manly's recent offensive output and home advantage, combined with the Warriors' struggles on the road, the predicted outcome is a narrow home victory for Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.
Predicted Score: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles 28 – New Zealand Warriors 22