Sharks vs Warriors Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 5, 2026
Last updated: Apr 5, 2026, 3:57AM | Published: Mar 29, 2026, 9:57PM
The Sharks will face the Warriors in NRL Round 5 action at Shark Stadium on Sunday, commencing at 2:00pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Sharks vs Warriors game, plus the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Cronulla vs New Zealand NRL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Sharks a 64% chance of beating the Warriors at Shark Stadium.
Sharks vs Warriors: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's NRL clash at Shark Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Sharks $1.56, Warriors $2.45
- Line: Sharks -5.5 ($1.91), Warriors +5.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 46.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Sharks at $1.56 and the Warriors at $2.45.
The Sharks are listed as 5.5-point favourites against the Warriors, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Warriors (+5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 46.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Sharks and the Warriors have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 46.5-point over/under is expected to go over 54% of the time.
Sharks vs Warriors: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Sharks at $1.56 with Bet365
- Line: Warriors +5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 46.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Sharks vs Warriors best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
Sharks vs Warriors: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Sharks vs Warriors at Shark Stadium on Sunday is the Sharks winning 26-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Sharks vs Warriors match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Sharks vs Warriors: Try Scorers
Looking for Sharks vs Warriors try scorers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Sharks' Samuel Stonestreet is the most likely player to score the first try in Cronulla vs New Zealand.
Stonestreet has a 8.6% chance of scoring the first try at Shark Stadium, while the Sharks star has a 49.8% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.
Scroll down for our full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Cronulla Sharks
- Samuel Stonestreet: 8.6% probability
- Sione Katoa: 7.9% probability
- KL Iro: 5.6% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 5.0% probability
- William Kennedy: 4.3% probability
New Zealand Warriors
- Dallin Watene-Zelezniak: 7.1% probability
- Roger Tuivasa-Sheck: 5.6% probability
- Luke Metcalf: 4.6% probability
- Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad: 4.3% probability
- Adam Pompey: 3.9% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Cronulla Sharks
- Samuel Stonestreet: 49.8% probability
- Sione Katoa: 46.3% probability
- KL Iro: 39.2% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 33.4% probability
- William Kennedy: 29.3% probability
New Zealand Warriors
- Dallin Watene-Zelezniak: 43.2% probability
- Roger Tuivasa-Sheck: 36.7% probability
- Luke Metcalf: 30.0% probability
- Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad: 29.2% probability
- Leka Halasima: 25.9% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting tips before the Sharks vs Warriors game.
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Sharks vs Warriors: Essential Details
The NRL Round 5 clash between the Sharks and Warriors at Shark Stadium is scheduled to begin at 2:00pm AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Cronulla Sharks vs New Zealand Warriors
- Date: Sunday 5 April 2026
- Kick-off: 2:00pm AEST
- Location: Shark Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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