New Zealand Warriors vs Manly Sea Eagles NRL Round 27 Tips & Prediction - Wahs to build more momentum before finals
The New Zealand Warriors head into NRL Round 27 in red-hot form and are strong favorites to defeat the Manly Sea Eagles at Go Media Stadium. With a five-game win streak, the Warriors are tipped to make it six straight, likely covering the -10.5 point line and topping 31+ points. Jacob Laban is a key tryscorer threat, while Tom Trbojevic remains Manly's x-factor. Manly have found form late but are out of finals contention, while the Warriors chase their first minor premiership since 2002.
- New Zealand Warriors vs Manly Sea Eagles predictions for Saturday's NRL R27 game
- Warriors on five-match winning streak, scoring 40+ points in four
- Manly have lost six of last eight, nothing but pride to play for
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 3.00pm AEST on Saturday September 5
New Zealand Warriors vs Manly Sea Eagles NRL Round 27 Tips & Prediction
The Warriors are tipped to make it six wins on the trot, covering a -10.5 line and scoring 31+ points against the Sea Eagles, with Jacob Laban and Tom Trbojevic the Anytime Tryscorer props for Saturday's showdown across the ditch at Go Media Stadium.
The equation is simple for the Warriors - beat Manly by more than Penrith beat the Tigers and they will secure their first minor premiership since 2002. A home final is already secured, but the Warriors will want to continue their winning momentum heading into the finals series and make it six victories on the bounce here.
I'm confident the Wahs fans in Auckland will be having a party on Saturday afternoon. Andrew Webster's side have scored 40+ points in four of their last five games and Manly's defence is prone to leaking a lot of points when they're not in the mood.
Although Manly have won their last two games, they were in terrible shape before that, losing six straight and conceding 38+ points in three. Their form reversal and improved attack has coincided with Tom Trbojevic's return, but I can see the Sea Eagles folding here if they go behind early - they just don't have anything to play for.
So I'm taking the Warriors to cover their -10.5 line and to pile on the points again. Jacob Laban has been in lethal tryscoring form on the edge, while Turbo remains Manly's most prolific tryscorer when healthy.
Warriors vs Sea Eagles Stats & Trends
- Warriors have won their last five games
- Warriors have covered a -10.5 line in all five of those wins
- Warriors have scored 40+ points in four of those five wins
- Manly haven't won in Auckland since 2017
- Manly have lost six of their last eight matches
- Manly leaked 38+ points to the Titans, Sharks & Storm during that period, also losing 0-22 vs Phins
- Jacob Laban has scored five tries in his last five games
- Tom Trbojevic has scored eight tries in 13 appearances this season & has 1+ try in two of his last three games vs Warriors
Warriors vs Sea Eagles Head To Head
These two teams split their 2025 meetings at one win apiece. Recent encounters have been close, with Manly winning by one point last year and a 22-22 draw playing out in 2024.
| Year | Score | Winner | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27–26 | Manly | 4 Pines |
| 2025 | 36–16 | Warriors | Go Media |
| 2024 | 24–10 | Manly | 4 Pines |
| 2024 | 22–22 | Draw | Go Media |
| 2023 | 29–22 | Warriors | Go Media |
New Zealand Warriors Form Analysis
Spectacular season from the Warriors and they are in the box seat for the minor premiership after 17 wins from 23 games.
Andrew Webster simply needs to be awarded the Coach of the Year now - what he's done with this Warriors side has been remarkable, made even more impressive by the constant injuries to their halves, with the team being forced into various playmaking combinations throughout the year.
The Warriors bring a five-game winning streak into this clash, most recently rolling over the Knights by a 46-32 score at Go Media last week. The Warriors recovered from an early 0-16 deficit, with Wayde Egan producing another sublime display, while Jacob Laban crossed for a double in the second-row.
Manly Sea Eagles Form Analysis
Bit of a wild year for Manly - they started horrendously, Fozball got them back on track, but they fell away again before registering back-to-back wins coming into Round 27.
Unfortunately for Manly, those wins came too late, with the Sea Eagles out of contention for the finals after six defeats on the bounce before those victories over the Knights and Dragons.
Tom Trbojevic may have been able to help Manly win a couple of those games, but he was sidelined through injury yet again. The star fullback has returned over the last fortnight, instantly fuelling Manly's attack in 44-24 and 44-10 victories over the Knights and Dragons.
Warriors vs Sea Eagles Team News
Egan and Kurt Capewell have been rested for the Warriors, with Sam Healey and Eddie Ieremia-Toeava coming into the starting side.
Te Maire Martin and Chanel Harris-Tavita are back in the halves, while Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad returns at fullback, pushing Taine Tuaupiki to the bench.
No changes for Manly, with Kieran Foran naming the same 19 players that beat the Dragons.
| Warriors | Position | Sea Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad | 1 | Tom Trbojevic |
| Adam Pompey | 2 | Jason Saab |
| Ali Leiataua | 3 | Josh Feledy |
| Leka Halasima | 4 | Reuben Garrick |
| Alofiana Khan-Pereira | 5 | Lehi Hopoate |
| Chanel Harris-Tavita | 6 | Clayton Faulalo |
| Te Maire Martin | 7 | Jamal Fogarty |
| James Fisher-Harris | 8 | Simione Laiafi |
| Sam Healey | 9 | Brandon Wakeham |
| Mitchell Barnett | 10 | Nathan Brown |
| Eddie Ieremia-Toeava | 11 | Haumole Olakau'atu |
| Jacob Laban | 12 | Ben Trbojevic |
| Erin Clark | 13 | Jake Trbojevic |
| Makaia Tafua | 14 | Jake Simpkin |
| Tanner Stowers-Smith | 15 | Nicholas Lenaz |
| Demitric Vaimauga | 16 | Corey Waddell |
| Morgan Gannon | 17 | Caleb Navale |
| Taine Tuaupiki | 18 | Onitoni Large |
| Kayliss Fatialofa | 20 | Fletcher Baker (19) |
Verdict
The Warriors are backed for another big win over Manly, with Laban and Turbo the anytime tryscorer picks.
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