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New Zealand Warriors vs Manly Sea Eagles Tips - Manly attack to slick for the Warriors
In the upcoming NRL 2025 Round 2 match, experts predict that the Manly Sea Eagles will come out victorious against the New Zealand Warriors. Manly, showing strong form, is expected to take an early lead with Jason Saab continuing his scoring streak. The Sea Eagles are projected to cover an 8.5-point spread, capitalizing on the Warriors' struggles in attack. Key action includes solidifying team synergy and maintaining offensive aggression, while the Warriors will need to tighten their defense and improve scoring efficiency.
- New Zealand Warriors vs Manly Sea Eagles expert predictions for Friday’s Round 2 NRL game
- Kick off is at 6:00 PM (AEDT) at Go Media Stadium
- Jason Saab aims for 10th try in 6 games vs the Warriors.
- Warriors struggle with attacking chemistry and scoring efficiency.
Jez's Friday night Footy Predictions.
New Zealand Warriors vs Manly Sea Eagles, Round 2 2025 - Expert Prediction
Manly will shoot out of the blocks early against the Warriors laying the platform for another strong win, covering the 8.5-point line as the away favourite.
- New Zealand Warriors vs Manly Sea Eagles, Round 2 2025 - Expert Prediction
- Head to Head
- New Zealand Warriors Form Analysis & Betting Trends
- New Zealand Warriors Team News
- New Zealand Warriors Team List
- Manly Sea Eagles Form Analysis & Betting Trends
- Manly Sea Eagles Team News
- Manly Sea Eagles Team List
- New Zealand Warriors vs Manly Sea Eagles NRL 2025 Round 2 FAQ’s
The Sea Eagles put on an early attacking masterclass to lay the platform for their 30-point victory over the Cowboys in Round 1. Much of the same is expected as the Warriors will continue to find out who they are the hard way, getting shown how it is done in attack by the slick manly spine.
The Warriors are at the opposite end of the attacking spectrum to the Sea Eagles, with their young pairing of Luke Metcalf and Chanel Harris-Tavita not having the chemistry just yet to convert on good field position that their forward pack provides.
Expect Manly to reach 10 points the quickest in the first half, with Jason Saab scoring his 10th try in 6 games against the New Zealand Warriors. An early lead will extend into the second half and Manly’s attack will be relentless, covering the 8.5 points as the favourite.
- Manly has won 4 and played out a draw in their past 6 matches against the Warriors
- Manly have won their last 3 friday night games by 6+ points.
- Manly reached 10 points in the first 8 minutes of their round 1 match against the Cowboys.
- The Warriors had 39 tackles inside their opposition 20 in round 1, scoring just 2 tries.
- Jason Saab has scored in all 5 games he has played against the Warriors tallying 9 total tries.
Head to Head
Manly won the most recent match against the Warriors 24-10 in round 24 last season. In the first meeting in 2024, the teams played out a 22-point draw at Go Media Stadium.
Manly have the better of New Zealand in recent history losing just 1 of their last 6 matches against the Warriors.
New Zealand Warriors Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
| Last 5 W/L | Last 5 ATS | Last 5 O/U |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
There was no party in Vegas for the Warriors after getting dusted 30-8 in the opening match of the NRL 2025 season. Despite having 56% of the territory in the match and taking 39 tackles inside Canberra’s 20m line, they mustered just 2 tries.
Losing Shaun Johnson was always going to have its repercussions in attack, especially missing his creativity close to the line and there was nothing more evident in the Warriors first outing.
James Fisher-Harris put in a solid effort in his first match for New Zealand with 119 run metres including 44 post-contact metres, but it was also evident that the Warriors missed their workhorse Tohu Harris who retired at the end of last season.
2025 Betting Trends
| ATS | Over/Under | 1-12 | 13+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
New Zealand Warriors Team News
Andrew Webster has named the same 17 that took a heavy defeat against Canberra in Vegas two weeks ago.
New Zealand Warriors Team List
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Taine Tuaupiki
3. Ali Leiataua
4. Adam Pompey
5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita
7. Luke Metcalf
8. James Fisher-Harris
9. Wayde Egan
10. Mitch Barnett
11. Kurt Capewell
12. Marata Niukore
13. Erin Clark
Interchange
14. Dylan Walker
15. Jackson Ford
16. Demitric Vaimauga
17. Leka Halasima
Reserves
18. Samuel Healey
20. Te Maire Martin
21. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
22. Bunty Afoa
23. Edward Kosi
Manly Sea Eagles Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
| Last 5 W/L | Last 5 ATS | Last 5 O/U |
|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
Manly put on arguably the most impressive performance of Round 1, beating the Cowboys convincingly 42-12 after leading 16-0 after the first nine minutes of the match.
Manly had 5 linebreaks and 889 run metres in the first half, over double in both categories of the Cowboys and went into the break with the game basically wrapped up at 24-0. However they put the thumb down and ran away with a 30-point victory.
You would not have known that is was the first game of the season for the Sea Eagles with how slick their attacking line was close to the opposition line, and in their own half for that matter. Tom Trbojevic was the catalyst for the crux of the Manly attack, finishing the game with 4 linebreak assists and 2 try assists and a team high 213 run metres.
2025 Betting Trends
| ATS | Over/Under | 1-12 | 13+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 |
Manly Sea Eagles Team News
Josh Aloiai comes straight back into the Manly side at prop, replacing Siosiua Taukeiaho who drops out of the 17.
Jazz Tevaga was influential at hooker for the Sea Eagles in round 1 and has retained his starting role.
Manly Sea Eagles Team List
1. Tom Trbojevic
2. Jason Saab
3. Tolutau Koula
4. Reuben Garrick
5. Lehi Hopoate
6. Luke Brooks
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Taniela Paseka
9. Jazz Tevaga
10. Josh Aloiai
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jake Trbojevic
Interchange
14. Jake Simpkin
15. Corey Waddell
16. Ethan Bullemor
17. Tof Sipley
Reserves
18. Clayton Faulalo
19. Tommy Talau
20. Gordon Chan Kum Tong
21. Jake Arthur
22. Dean Matterson
New Zealand Warriors vs Manly Sea Eagles NRL 2025 Round 2 FAQ’s
How to watch New Zealand Warriors vs Manly Sea Eagles NRL 2025 Round 2?
You can watch the New Zealand Warriors vs Manly Sea Eagles NRL 2025 Round 2 game via Fox Sports or Kayo Sports. If you are watching from outside of Australia the WatchNRL app is the perfect solution.
How to buy tickets to New Zealand Warriors vs Manly Sea Eagles NRL 2025 Round 2?
To buy tickets to the New Zealand Warriors vs Manly Sea Eagles NRL 2025 Round 2 game check the NRL website or the official New Zealand Warriors site.
Verdict
Manly will be the first to 10 points in the first half and run away with the match, covering the 8.5 point line as the favourite.
Jason Saab will score in his sixth straight match against the Warriors.
Jason Saab will score in his sixth straight match against the Warriors.
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