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Newcastle Knights vs St George Illawarra Dragons Predictions & Tips - Dragons to continue strong Newcastle record
- Newcastle Knights vs St George Illawarra Dragons predictions for Sunday's NRL Round 4 match
- The match is being played at McDonald Jones Stadium (7.05am BST)
- The Dragons have won 17 of 22 games played in Newcastle
- St George are tipped to continue that strong record
- Match preview, predictions and latest team news
St George Illawarra Dragons have a strong record at Newcastle Knights (Getty Images)
Newcastle Knights vs St George Illawarra Dragons Predictions
The Knights have won their last two games against the Dragons. But it is just the second time they’ve won back-to-back games against the joint venture outfit.
Newcastle have an abysmal record at home against the Dragons, having won just 5 of 22 games. That makes the visitors a touch of value on Sunday.
- St George Illawarra Dragons have won 21 of their last 29 matches against Newcastle Knights.
- Newcastle Knights trail St George Illawarra Dragons 27-13 in the historical head to head.
- Newcastle Knights have won just 5 of 22 home matches against St George Illawarra Dragons.
- A margin of 8 points or less has happened in 13 of the last 21 games between these two sides.
- St George Illawarra Dragons have won their last 2 matches.
Head-to-Head
There have been 40 games between the Knights and Dragons with Newcastle winning 13 games to the Dragons 27.
The Dragons have won 21 of their last 29 games against the Knights dating back to 2004.
The last two clashes have seen the Knights rack up big wins, however, by 45-12 in 2019 and 42-18 in 2020.
Newcastle Knights Form
The Knights opened their season solidly with a 32-16 over the struggling Canterbury Bulldogs in Round 1.
Newcastle backed up with a 20-16 win against the New Zealand Warriors in Round 2.
Last weekend, the Knights celebrated Mitchell Pearce’s 300th game against the winless Wests Tigers.
But the Knights were unable to record a third straight game as they fell 24-20.
Newcastle Knights Team News
Starford To’a returns to the side on the wing, forcing youngster Dom Young onto the extended bench. Brodie Jones drops out of the 17 to make way for the returning Blake Green.
Edrick Lee is still a week away from a return. Star Kalyn Ponga might be back next weekend while Phoenix Crossland will return from suspension in Round 6.
The Knights also have Bradman Best (elbow) and Lachlan Fitzgibbon (shoulder) are both out for extended stints.
Newcastle Knights Team List
1. Tex Hoy 2. Starford To'a 3. Enari Tuala 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Hymel Hunt 6. Kurt Mann 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. David Klemmer 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Daniel Saifiti 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Mitchell Barnett 13. Connor Watson 14. Sauaso Sue 15. Jacob Saifiti 16. Josh King 17. Blake Green 18. Brodie Jones 19. Dominic Young 20. Simi Sasagi 21. Pasami Saulo
St George Illawarra Dragons Form
The Dragons' season began with a local derby against Cronulla, and they were no match for the Sharks in going down 32-18.
The Dragons have been much improved in their two games since, albeit against very poor defensive sides.
In Round 2, the Dragons won 25-18 against the North Queensland Cowboys and last weekend they beat a hapless Manly Sea Eagles side 38-12.
St George Illawarra Dragons Team News
Just two changes to the Dragons side with Ben Hunt injured and replaced by Adam Clune, and the suspended Jack Bird replaced by Brayden Williame.
Bird will be available next week after copping a one week suspension, while suffered a leg fracture last weekend and faces around four weeks on the sidelines.
St George Illawarra Dragons Team List
1. Matthew Dufty 2. Cody Ramsey 3. Brayden Wiliame 4. Zac Lomax 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Corey Norman 7. Adam Clune 8. Blake Lawrie 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Paul Vaughan 11. Josh Kerr 12. Tariq Sims 13. Tyrell Fuimaono 14. Poasa Faamausili 15. Trent Merrin 16. Daniel Alvaro 17. Jackson Ford 18. Kaide Ellis 19. Jordan Pereira 20. Max Feagai 21. Eddie Blacker
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Verdict
The Knights were very poor last week and now face the Dragons, who have a magnificent record at Newcastle. Look to a tight, low-scoring victory for the Dragons here by 1-12.
