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New Zealand Warriors vs Dolphins NRL Betting Tips - Warriors to claim ANZAC Day win

Andrew Hendrie

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Last updated: Fri 24 Apr 2026 11:20

Andrew Hendrie 24 Apr 2026

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Warriors expected to dominate Dolphins in NRL Round 8.
Dolphins struggling post-Panthers in Darwin's conditions.
Warriors have strong scoring record; predicted to maintain form.

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Warriors host Dolphins on Saturday (Photo by Getty Images)

New Zealand Warriors vs Dolphins Preview

Wellington stages the ANZAC Day game and the Warriors can give the home fans a fay to remember. They have plenty of points in them and can take advantage of a travel-weary Dolphins side which was in Darwin last week.

Warriors have won five of their last seven games
Warriors have scored 38+ points in four of those wins & 28 in the other
Warriors have covered a -5.5 line in all five of their wins this season
Five of the six teams to face faced the Panthers in 2026 have lost the following week
Dolphins have failed to cover a +5.5 line in three of their four losses this season
Alofiana Khan-Pereira scored an early double last week & has 55 tries in 56 NRL games
Herbie Farnworth has scored seven tries in his last five games vs Warriors & has scored 1+ try in his last six games vs top four sides. He's also scored in his last two games this season

Warriors vs Dolphins Head To Head

These two teams have split the last four meetings at two wins apiece, with all four games decided by four points or less.

New Zealand Warriors Form - Points Flowing For Wahs

It's been an excellent start to the season for the Warriors, with the Kiwi club sitting pretty in second spot on the ladder.

The Wahs have won five of their last seven games and they're piling on the points in those victories with crushing triumphs over Roosters, Raiders, Knights and Storm.

Last week's 28-20 victory over the Titans wasn't as convincing, but the Warriors did race out to a 22-0 half-time lead before easing off in the second stanza.

Alofiana Khan-Pereira scored the opening two tries of the match against his former club, while Tanah Boyd continued his outstanding start to the season at halfback in the absence of Luke Metcalfe.

Dolphins Form - Inconsistent In Opening Months

It's been a topsy-turvy and inconsistent start to the season for the Dolphins, who many were predicting to find some stability and cement themselves as a top eight team.

Of course there's still time - the Phins showcased what they're capable of with a thumping 38-10 win over the Sharks and pushing the Panthers to golden point last week.

However, they've also leaked 40 and 50+ points to the likes of Souths and Manly this season. That defence needs to tighten up if they are to be a true premiership force.

Led by another barnstorming performance by Herbie Farnworth in the centres, the Phins came within a whisker of producing a miracle upset against Penrith in Darwin last week, only to fall 23-23 in golden point following the iceman Nathan Cleary's field goal.

New Zealand Warriors vs Dolphins Team News

Taine Tuaupiki returns to fullback for the Warriors in place of Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, who is out with a neck injury.

Brad Schneider is the new five-eighth in the absence of the suspended Kodi Nikorima, with the dangerous Trai Fuller joining the bench.

Verdict

New Zealand Warriors v Dolphins

The Warriors are tipped for another dominant win, with the Phins drained from their effort against Penrith in Darwin last week. Herbie & AKP backed for tries.

Warriors -5.5

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