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Wests Tigers vs Cronulla Sharks NRL Tips - Sharks snap up the terrible Tigers
In the NRL Round 8 face-off, Cronulla Sharks are predicted to top the Wests Tigers as 7.5-point favorites. The Sharks, while not fully living up to their potential, are expected to capitalize on the Tigers' internal challenges. Despite bringing back Lachie Galvin, the Tigers continue to struggle defensively, letting through an average of 28.4 points in recent matches. The expected rainy conditions could see the game finish under the total predicted points. Key player Mawene Hiroti aims to continue his scoring streak, eyeing a fourth goal in consecutive games.
- Wests Tigers vs Cronulla Sharks expert predictions for Sunday’s Round 8 NRL game
- Kick off is at 4:05 PM (AEDT) at Leichhardt Oval
- Rainy weather expected, potentially reducing overall scoring.
- Mawene Hiroti on track to score in fourth straight game.
Wests Tigers vs Cronulla Sharks NRL Tips
Wests Tigers vs Cronulla Sharks, Round 8 2025 - Expert Prediction
The Sharks will take another bite out of the Tigers season and cover the line as the 7.5-point favourite.
- Wests Tigers vs Cronulla Sharks, Round 8 2025 - Expert Prediction
- Head to Head
- Wests Tigers Form Analysis & Betting Trends
- Wests Tigers Team News
- Wests Tigers Team List
- Cronulla Sharks Form Analysis & Betting Trends
- Cronulla Sharks Team News
- Cronulla Sharks Team List
- Wests Tigers vs Cronulla Sharks NRL 2025 Round 8 FAQ’s
Wests were pretenders early in the season and although having Lachie Galvin back in the side this week, the young star halfback will not be able to do anything about another loss for Wests, who once again are falling apart from the inside out.
Cronulla have also been a side that you just can’t put your thumb on at the moment as they have not reached the potential or expectation that they had on them heading into the 2025 season. That being said, they will have enough class this week to be able to deter the Tigers’ attack and continue to be one of the best teams in the comp running the ball through the middle and gaining vital territory.
I expect this game to have plenty of missed opportunities, especially with the weather expected to be on the wet side which will see this game go under the total.
Mawene Hiroti is playing for his job with Kayal Iro returning from injury next round, so expect another big performance from the kiwi in the centres as he crosses in his fourth consecutive game.
- Cronulla have won 5 of the last 6 matches against Wests.
- Cronulla have an average winning margin of 16.2 points.
- The average game total of all matches involving Wests and Cronulla is 43.21 points.
- Mawene Hiroti has scored in 3 straight games for Cronulla Sharks
Head to Head
Wests got a surprise 32-6 victory over the Sharks in their first match of 2024, however, Cronulla firmly replied with a 58-6 shilacking.
The Sharks have won 6 of the last 8 meetings between the two sides.
Wests Tigers Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
| Last 5 W/L | Last 5 ATS | Last 5 O/U |
|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | 2-3 | 3-2 |
It was the Tigers of old last week, with turmoil in the club’s administration and a big loss on the field with gaping holes in their defence.
A 38-22 loss to Western rivals Parramatta topped off the week of drama at Campbelltown which handed the Tigers their third loss in 4 games after all of the hard work early in the season going to tatters with off-field drama.
In the last 4 weeks the Tigers have averaged 28.4 points against after being the best defensive team in the competition in the opening three rounds. Wests are also having majors moving the ball down the field, ranked 14th in run metres (1328.4m/G) and are also ranked 14th in territory, playing the ball in their opposition half just 46.3% of the time.
2025 Betting Trends
| ATS | Over/Under | 1-12 | 13+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-3 | 3-4 | 1-2 | 2-2 |
Wests Tigers Team News
Luke Laulilii drops out of the side with the reshuffle made to fit Lachie Galvin back in at No. 7. Adam Doueihi moves back into the centres and Brent Naden to the wing.
Royce Hunt is back with Tony Sukkar named as 18th man.
Wests Tigers Team List
1. Jahream Bula
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Adam Doueihi
4. Starford To'a
5. Brent Naden
6. Lachlan Galvin
7. Jarome Luai
8. Terrell May
9. Api Koroisau
10. Fonua Pole
11. Samuela Fainu
12. Alex Seyfarth
13. Alex Twal
Interchange
14. Tallyn Da Silva
15. Royce Hunt
16. Jack Bird
17. Sione Fainu
Reserves
18. Tony Sukkar
19. Heath Mason
20. Kit Laulilii
21. Solomona Faataape
22. Tristan Hope
Cronulla Sharks Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
| Last 5 W/L | Last 5 ATS | Last 5 O/U |
|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 2-3 | 1-4 |
Cronulla have taken care of business over the last two weeks, getting a 24-18 victory over Manly, followed by a 34-14 win over the Knights last week. The win in Newcastle was Cronulla’s fourth of the season.
The Sharks are a little under done for mine this year and should be doing better and being more dominant with the roster they have. They have the second-best defence in the comp, allowing 18.2 points per game, however, their attack is not firing like it should.
24.1 points per game is good for seventh best in the NRL, but it should be more. Cronulla are one of the better sides getting down field, ranked second in run metres and third in tackles inside their opposition 20m, however they fail to put up the points to match.
2025 Betting Trends
| ATS | Over/Under | 1-12 | 13+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | 2-5 | 1-2 | 3-1 |
Cronulla Sharks Team News
Tuku Hau Tapuha comes into the side for Toby Rudolph, who drops out due to an ankle injury.
Cronulla Sharks Team List
1. Will Kennedy
2. Samuel Stonestreet
3. Jesse Ramien
4. Mawene Hiroti
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Braydon Trindall
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Oregon Kaufusi
11. Briton Nikora
12. Teig Wilton
13. Cameron McInnes
Interchange
14. Daniel Atkinson
15. Sifa Talakai
16. Tuku Hau Tapuha
17. Tom Hazelton
Reserves
18. Jayden Berrell
19. Braden Hamlin-Uele
20. Billy Burns
21. Hohepa Puru
22. Jesse Colquhoun
Wests Tigers vs Cronulla Sharks NRL 2025 Round 8 FAQ’s
How to watch Wests Tigers vs Cronulla Sharks NRL 2025 Round 8?
You can watch the Wests Tigers vs Cronulla Sharks NRL 2025 Round 8 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 Wests Tigers vs Cronulla Sharks NRL 2025 Round 8?
To buy tickets to the Wests Tigers vs Cronulla Sharks NRL 2025 Round 8 game check the NRL website or the official Wests Tigers site.
Verdict
Cronulla will cover as 7.5-point favourites in a game that produces less than 47.5 points.
Mawene Hiroti will score for the fourth consecutive game.
Mawene Hiroti will score for the fourth consecutive game.
Cronulla -7.5
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