NRL Dragons v Warriors betting preview & tips | 21/5/22 – Round11

Who will push their case for a top eight in the NRL when the Dragon host the Warriors in round 11 at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium?

The St George Illawarra Dragons go into round 11 sitting at a disappointing 4-6. They come off a heart-breaking 2-point loss to the Titans, which was preceded by a 36-point walloping by the Storm. It’s time to see if the Dragon can regroup and get their season back on track after three solid wins through rounds 5, 6, and 7.

While not a high scoring unit, their best defence is well organised and capable of grinding out a gritty result. This is typified by their ability to score more than 20 points only twice in 2022, against the Warriors in round 1 and the Knights in round 6. This lack of firepower must be addressed if the Dragons are to push for a finals berth.

Similarly placed, the New Zealand Warriors go into this game at a frustrating 4-6 based largely on close defeats and disappointing and costly mistakes. They have also struggled to trouble the scorer, breaking 20 points on only 4 occasions in 2022.

The Warriors staged an epic comeback in round 10 almost overhauling the Rabbitohs with some late heroics. This ability to score points back-to-back has been sadly missing for most of the season.

Key Match-up: Mathew Feagai vs Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Our key match-up here focuses on two of the more likely try scorers. At just 21 years old, Dragons back Mathew Feagai is something of a prodigy. The kid instinctively knows how to find the try line and possesses a handy sidestep. In what looks like a dour, low-scoring affair, Feagai might be the one to put the Dragons over the top. Standing opposite will be Warrior Dallin Watene-Zelezniak who looks the man most likely to break the deadlock if the Kiwis are to get home. The player with the unpronounceable surname loves to break tackles with long runs out of his defensive zone, and if he gets loose the Warriors might just scrape home. Feagai versus Watene-Zelezniak is our key match-up here.

St George Dragons vs New Zealand Warriors Betting Predictions

The betting markets are confident that the Dragons will repeat the beating they put on the Warriors in round 1. The line has been set at a skinny 4.5 points suggesting a close, low scoring afternoon. We are going to bet on trend here though and take the unders on the total points market. With both teams consistently struggling to break through the 20-point mark, we expect this to be a scrappy contest blighted by turnovers and cruelled opportunities. The official tip here is total points under 39.5. When placing such a wager it is often best not to watch the game, unless knock-ons, dropped balls, and misdirected passes get you excited. We might tune in periodically to see how the scoreboard is looking. This line is available on Neds.

Dragons vs Warriors Same Game Multi Picks

For those that can’t resist a little same game parlay action, we are keeping this one nice and simple. We will link our total points under 39.5 into Mathew Feagai as an anytime try scorer. We are hoping scores are level at 10 points apiece with 6 left minutes on the clock, before Feagai slips a tackle to score in the corner. This two-legged combo will return $4.44 on Ladbrokes.

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