Brisbane Broncos vs Cronulla Sharks NRL Round 18 Tips - Sharks Blowout on the Cards

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Last updated: Tue 30 Jun 2026 11:26

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Sharks tipped for a 13+ point win over weakened Broncos.
Brisbane missing key players and leaking 34.4 pts/game recently.
Best bets: Cronulla 13+, over 28.5 team points, Trindall anytime try.
Kick off is at 7:30 PM (AEST) on Saturday, 4th July at Suncorp Stadium

Brisbane Broncos vs Cronulla Sharks

Brisbane Broncos vs Cronulla Sharks, Round 18 2026 - Expert Prediction

Cronulla 13+ is the bet at Suncorp Stadium, with the Sharks also backed to clear their 28.5 team total against a Brisbane side still showing major defensive holes.

Brisbane Broncos vs Cronulla Sharks, Round 18 2026 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head Stats
Brisbane Broncos Form Analysis
Cronulla Sharks Form Analysis
Brisbane Broncos v Cronulla Sharks Team News & Team Lists
Brisbane Broncos vs Cronulla Sharks NRL 2026 Round 18 FAQ’s

The head-to-head history screams close game. Eight straight meetings between Brisbane and Cronulla have finished with a margin of 10 points or fewer, and the bookies are clearly expecting another tight one. The problem is that this version of Brisbane looks vulnerable to a proper blowout if the Sharks get on top early.

Brisbane have lost six of their last seven and conceded 34.4 points per game across their last five. They are also without Reece Walsh, Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan on Origin duty, while Aublix Tawha, Jack Gosiewski and Josiah Karapani are all unavailable.

Cronulla are missing some key names of their own, with Addin Fonua-Blake, Blayke Brailey and Briton Nikora unavailable, but their spine still has enough class through Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall to attack Brisbane's weak spots.

The tryscorer angle is Trindall. Brisbane have allowed a try to an opposition half or five-eighth in eight straight games, and Trindall has the running game to take advantage if the Broncos' middle gets fatigued.

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

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, but every one of those five games finished by 10 points or fewer. That trend points to a close contest, but the current Broncos defensive profile makes the bigger Cronulla margin worth attacking at the price.

Brisbane Broncos Form Analysis

Brisbane's form remains a concern. Across their last five games they 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 Analysis

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.

Brisbane Broncos v Cronulla Sharks Team News & Team Lists

Team News and Lists are in our dedicated Round 18 Team List Article.

Brisbane Broncos vs Cronulla Sharks NRL 2026 Round 18 FAQ’s

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Verdict

Brisbane Broncos v Cronulla Sharks

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

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