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Brisbane Broncos vs Cronulla Sharks NRL Betting Tips - Sharks to thrash floundering Broncos in Round 18

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Ryan Tucker
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Last updated: Thu 02 Jul 2026 10:29
The upcoming NRL clash between the Brisbane Broncos and Cronulla Sharks heavily favors Cronulla due to Brisbane's poor recent form and multiple absences, including Walsh, Haas, and Carrigan. The Broncos have lost six of their last seven and average over 34 points conceded per game in their last five matches. Cronulla, meanwhile, have won four of their last five and are expected to exploit Brisbane's weakened defense. Bettors are advised to back Cronulla 13+, the Sharks over 28.5 points, Braydon Trindall as an anytime tryscorer, or a same game multi combining all three.
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  • Broncos have lost 6 of their last 7 and are missing key players
  • Sharks have won 4 of their last 5, averaging 23.6 points per game
  • Recommended: Cronulla 13+, Sharks over 28.5, Trindall anytime tryscorer
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Braydon Trindall to score for the Sharks (Getty Images)

Brisbane Broncos vs Cronulla Sharks Verdict


Brisbane have lost six of their last seven and conceded 34.4 points per game across their last five. That doesn't bode well against a Sharks side which has plenty of points in them. Take Cronulla to cover over 28.5 points and to win by 13+ points.

  • Brisbane have conceded 34.4 points per game across their last five games.
  • Cronulla have won four of their last five and averaged 23.6 points in that run.
  • The Broncos are missing Reece Walsh, Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan on Origin duty.
  • Brisbane have allowed a try to an opposition half or five-eighth in eight straight games.

Head to Head Stats


Brisbane have won three of the last five meetings with every one of those five games finished by 10 points or fewer. 

Brisbane Broncos Form - Defensive Problems


Across their last five games the Broncos have averaged 17.0 points scored and 34.4 conceded, which is a dangerous profile against a Sharks side capable of piling on points quickly.

The team list has been hit hard. Walsh, Haas and Carrigan are on Origin duty, while Tawha, Gosiewski and Karapani are also missing. 

Hayze Perham is named at fullback, Deine Mariner returns on the wing and Vaa Semu starts at prop.

Cronulla Sharks Form - Sharks Swarming


Cronulla have won four of their last five and their defence has been solid enough across that run, allowing 17.0 points per game. 

They are not at full strength, but this is still a side with a huge spine advantage if Hynes and Trindall control field position.

The Sharks lose Fonua-Blake, Brailey and Nikora, with Tom Hazelton starting at prop, Jayden Berrell at hooker and Billy Burns moving into the back row. 

Even with those changes, Cronulla should have enough polish to punish Brisbane's errors.

Verdict

Take Cronulla 13+, Sharks over 28.5 team total, Braydon Trindall anytime, and a same game multi combining all three.

Best Bet1: Cronulla 13+ Winning Margin @17/11 at Hollywood bets - 3 Units
Best Bet2: Sharks over 28.5 Team Total @9/10 at bet365 - 3 Units
Best Bet3: Braydon Trindall Anytime Tryscorer @19/10 at Star Sports - 1 Unit
Best Bet4: Same Game Multi 13+, over 28.5, Trindall ATS @7/1 at Hollywood bets - 1 Unit
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Ryan Tucker

Sports Editor & Betting Analyst • Australian Sports Specialist & Betting Model Expert

Ryan's love for sport traverses many countries and cultures. From humble beginnings in Western Sydney growing up playing and refereeing Rugby League to running European wide Australian Rules Football tournaments there is a mountain of experience in between. 


Multiple trips to North America has also deepened the love for the four major US sports and a continuing dream to catch as much live action as possible.

Stats and data analysis has now outgrown the hobby tag and the countless models and simulations are now being put to good use writing previews and predictions for NRL.

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