Punters tuning into Accor Stadium for this Round 25 clash were treated to a high-scoring spectacle as the New Zealand Warriors secured a resounding 45–26 victory over the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Coming off a dominant 40–6 win against the Brisbane Broncos, the visitors rolled into town with serious momentum. Meanwhile, the Rabbitohs were looking to build on their recent form following a 22–6 win against the Canterbury Bulldogs.
Market movers in the lead-up told an interesting tale. The South Sydney Rabbitohs saw significant support, firming from 2.38 down to 2.24, while the New Zealand Warriors drifted slightly from 1.6 to 1.64. In the total points market, the over (set at 45.5 points) captured attention, firming from 1.9 to 1.85, while the under drifted out from 1.9 to 1.95. As it turned out, the over backers had the right idea in a match that leaked plenty of points.
How the game played out
The New Zealand Warriors flexed their attacking muscle, running in a flurry of points to finish with a comprehensive 45–26 scoreline against the home side. The Warriors entered the fixture with strong season credentials, boasting 16 wins from 22 games and sitting prominently near the top of the ladder.
South Sydney fought hard on their home turf at Accor Stadium, adding to their season tally of 12 wins, but ultimately couldn't match the visitors' offensive output on the day. The result extends the Warriors' strong run as they head towards the business end of the season.
How the tips went
Looking back at our published selections for this fixture, it was a mixed bag for punters following the board.
Our head-to-head selection on the New Zealand Warriors at 1.58 got home successfully as the visitors claimed the 45–26 victory. However, our line tip supporting the South Sydney Rabbitohs +4.5 fell short as the margin stretched beyond the handicap.