Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights Predictions & Tips - Sharks to win 3 straight in the NRL

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Last updated: 31 Mar 2022

Conrad Castleton 31 Mar 2022

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Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights predictions for Friday’s NRL game
The Round 4 clash is being played at PointsBet Stadium (08:00 BST)
Cronulla have won their last 4 home games against Newcastle
Can the Knights stop the Sharks in Sydney?
Preview, tips, stats & team news

The Sharks have won 5 of their last 6 games at PointsBet Stadium (Getty)

Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights Predictions

The Sharks were impressive last week and should relish a return home. This is likely to be a close match with the Sharks backed to beat the Knights by 1-12 points.

Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights Predictions
Stats
Head to Head
Cronulla Sharks Form
Cronulla Sharks Injuries & Team News
Cronulla Sharks Line Up
Newcastle Knights Form
Newcastle Knights Injuries & Team News
Newcastle Knights Team List
Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights Live Stream FAQ

Stats

Cronulla Sharks have won 4 of their last 6 games.
Cronulla Sharks have won 5 of their last 6 home games.
Cronulla Sharks have won their last 4 home games against Newcastle Knights.
Newcastle Knights have won 7 of their last 10 games.

Head to Head

Newcastle have a 31-24 advantage against Cronulla with 1 draw in 56 games.

Cronulla Sharks Form

Cronulla suffered a 24-19 loss in Canberra in Round 1 after leading 19-18 in the 72nd minute.

Craig Fitzgibbon’s side bounced back with two wins, the first 18-16 against Parramatta at Pointsbet Stadium thanks to Teig Wilton’s 79th minute try and Nicholas Hynes’ conversion.

The Sharks recorded a convincing 36-12 win against the Dragons last week. They led 18-0 at half time and went on with the job in Wollongong with Sione Katoa, Matt Ikuvalu, Siosifa Talakai, Jesse Ramien, Braden Hamlin-Uele and Nicholas Hynes crossing for tries.

Cronulla Sharks Injuries & Team News

Connor Tracey (HIA/groin) and Matt Ikuvalu (ankle) are out.

Siosifa Talakai moves to the centres and Ronaldo Mulitalo (HIA) returns on the wing.

Teig Wilton (suspension) returns in the second-row.

Cronulla Sharks Line Up

1. Will Kennedy

2. Sione Katoa

3. Jesse Ramien

4. Siosifa Talakai

5. Ronaldo Mulitalo

6. Matt Moylan

7. Nicho Hynes

8. Toby Rudolf

9. Blayke Brailey

10. Braden Hamlin-Uele

11. Briton Nikora

12. Teig Wilton

13. Dale Finucane

14. Aiden Tolman

15. Cameron McInnes

16. Braydon Trindall

17. Andrew Fifita

18. Mawene Hiroti

19. Jack Williams

20. Luke Metcalf

21. Royce Hunt

22. Lachlan Miller

23. Jenson Taumoepeau

24. Franklin Pele

Newcastle Knights Form

Newcastle upset the odds in Round 1, beating the Roosters 20-6 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Adam O'Brien’s side then beat West Tigers 26-4 at McDonald Jones Stadium. They completed 88% (39/44) of their sets, the result never in doubt after leading 12-0 in the 9th minute.

The Knights lost 38-20 at Penrith in Round 3. The competed well in Bathurst but couldn’t stop the best team in the NRL.

Newcastle Knights Injuries & Team News

Mitch Barnett was handed a six-game ban for an elbow on Chris Smith, Brodie Jones his replacement in the second row.

Kalyn Ponga (knee) has been named at fullback after missing two games.

Sauaso Sue is on the bench after making a return from off-season shoulder surgery in NSW Cup.

Newcastle Knights Team List

1. Kalyn Ponga

2. Dominic Young

3. Dane Gagai

4. Bradman Best

5. Enari Tuala

6. Jake Clifford

7. Adam Clune

8. Jacob Saifiti

9. Chris Randall

10. Daniel Saifiti

11. Tyson Frizell

12. Brodie Jones

13. Kurt Mann

14. Phoenix Crossland

15. Jirah Momoisea

16. Leo Thompson

17. Sauaso Sue

18. Simi Sasagi

19. Tex Hoy

20. Edrick Lee

21. Mat Croker

22. Pasami Saulo

23. Dylan Lucas

24. Brayden Musgrove

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Verdict

The Sharks and Knights have had strong starts to the season. This should be a close match in the NRL with Cronulla to win by 1-12 points.

Under 38.5

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