In other games on Saturday, the Eels tackle the Roosters at Parramatta Stadium while the Tigers and Sharks clash at Leichhardt Oval.
Sunday sees the Warriors and Titans do battle at Mt Smart Stadium, Storm take on the Raiders at AAMI Park and the Broncos facing the Dragons at Suncorp Stadium.
Monday night NRL pits the Knights up against the Sea Eagles at EnergyAustralia Stadium.
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Friday, July 30, ANZ Stadium, 07:35pm Last Week
The Bulldogs (6-12) lost to the Eels at ANZ Stadium by 16 points while the Rabbitohs (9-9) defeated the Warriors 38-28 in a high scoring match at ANZ Stadium
Recent History
2010
ANZ Stadium
Bulldogs
16
vs
38
Rabbitohs
2009
ANZ Stadium
Bulldogs 26
vs
18
Rabbitohs
2009
ANZ Stadium
Bulldogs 14
vs
12
Rabbitohs
2008
ANZ Stadium
Bulldogs
30
vs
34
Rabbitohs
2008
ANZ Stadium
Bulldogs 25
vs
12
Rabbitohs
The Bulldogs have won three of the last five clashes against the Rabbitohs at this venue including both meetings last year but the Rabbitohs scored a 22 point win in their most recent meeting earlier this season.
Our Tip: Sydney RabbitohsDave Taylor will be sorely missed by the Rabbitohs but the return of Issac Luke will offset that to some degree and we fancy the Rabbitohs with a finals spot on the line and plenty to play for can get the job done over the Bulldogs.
Friday, July 30, CUA Stadium, Sydney 07:35pm Last Week
The Panthers (11-7) were beaten 18-10 by the Storm at AAMI Park in Melbourne while the Cowboys (5-13) got home by 4 points over Newcastle at Dairy Farmers Stadium.
Recent History
2010
Dairy Farmers Stadium
Panthers
20
vs
28
Cowboys
2009
Dairy Farmers Stadium
Panthers 28
vs
20
Cowboys
2008
Dairy Farmers Stadium
Panthers 19
vs
18
Cowboys
2007
CUA Stadium
Panthers
26
vs
30
Cowboys
2007
Dairy Farmers Stadium
Panthers 22
vs
12
Cowboys
The Panthers have won three of the last five clashes against the Cowboys although they lost to them earlier in the season by 8 points at Dairy Farmers Stadium and the Cowboys were also successful in the last encounter at this venue.
Our Tip: Penrith PanthersThe Panthers welcome back Luke Walsh and Luke Lewis which will assist them greatly to get back on the winning list against the Cowboys but they are way under the odds in our opinion and recent history says the Cowboys can cause an upset if they have a decent crack. We fancy the Panthers to get the points but at such a short quote a no value whatsoever.
Saturday, July 31 Parramatta Stadium, 05:30pm Last Week
The Eels (9-9) travelled to ANZ Stadium to defeat the Bulldogs 32-16 while the Roosters (11-7) made the trip north to Suncorp and got over the Broncos by 4 points in a top effort.
Recent History
2009
Sydney Football Stadium
Eels
6
vs
24
Roosters
2008
Sydney Football Stadium
Eels 28
vs
24
Roosters
2008
Parramatta Stadium
Eels
12
vs
32
Roosters
2007
Sydney Football Stadium
Eels 36
vs
16
Roosters
2007
Parramatta Stadium
Eels 28
vs
10
Roosters
The Roosters have won two of the last three clashes over the Eels including their only meeting last season at SFS and their last encounter at this venue in 2008.
Our Tip: Parramatta EelsThis should be a cracking game between two in-form sides and we think the Eels can continue with their good form and take the points against the Roosters in a close one. The odds on offer about the Eels don’t represent much value for ours and the Roosters are probably the better value if you pick your own line at Centrebet and take a points head start as they have a good record against Parramatta of late.
Saturday, July 31 Leichhardt Oval, 07:30pm Last Week
Wests Tigers (11-7) were outgunned 38-20 by Manly at Bluetongue Stadium while the Sharks (5-13) went down 20-13 to the Raiders in Canberra.
Recent History
2009
Toyota Stadium
Tigers 56
vs
10
Sharks
2008
Leichhardt Oval
Tigers
6
vs
32
Sharks
2008
Toyota Stadium
Tigers 20
vs
16
Sharks
2007
Toyota Stadium
Tigers 29
vs
28
Sharks
2007
Campbelltown Stadium
Tigers 14
vs
12
Sharks
The Tigers have won four of the last five against the Sharks and have a top overall record against Cronulla.
Our Tip: Wests TigersWests should pack too many punches for Cronulla and recent history says the Sharks will be up against it, especially with the likes of Gareth Ellis back for the Tigers. it’s Wests for ours and they should be able to score a comfortable win.
Sunday, August 01 Mt Smart Stadium, 12:00pm Last Week
The Warriors (10-8) went down by 10 points to the Rabbitohs at ANZ Stadium while the Titans (10-8) knocked off top team the Dragons by one solitary point at WIN Jubilee Oval.
Recent History
2010
Skilled Park
Warriors
18
vs
24
Titans
2009
Mt Smart Stadium
Warriors
10
vs
30
Titans
2009
Skilled Park
Warriors
12
vs
28
Titans
2008
Skilled Park
Warriors
24
vs
36
Titans
2007
Mt Smart Stadium
Warriors 30
vs
6
Titans
The Titans have won their last four encounters against the Warriors including the most recent clash at this venue last season.
Our Tip: Gold Coast TitansBoth sides have their injury concerns and this appears a fairly even contest for ours and that means the Titans are the value, especially at Centrebet if you pick your own line.
Sunday, August 01 AAMI Park, 02:00pm Last Week
Storm (10-8) scored a strong 8 point win at home over the Panthers while the Raiders (8-10) were too good at home beating the Sharks 20-13.
Recent History
2010
Canberra Stadium
Storm 17
vs
6
Raiders
2009
Canberra Stadium
Storm
16
vs
26
Raiders
2009
Olympic Park
Storm 46
vs
6
Raiders
2008
Olympic Park
Storm 30
vs
14
Raiders
2008
Canberra Stadium
Storm 23
vs
16
Raiders
The Storm have won four of the last five encounters including a 17-6 win earlier this season in Canberra.
Our Tip: Melbourne StormMelbourne is not a happy hunting ground for the Raiders and all things being equal the Storm should be too strong at home against a Canberra side desperate for a win to keep their final’s chances alive.
Sunday, August 01 Suncorp Stadium, 3:00pm Last Week
The Broncos (9-9) lost at home by 4 points to the Roosters while the Dragons (13-5) lost only their fifth game of the season when they went down to the Titans 11-10 at WIN.
Recent History
2010
WIN Stadium
Broncos
16
vs
34
Dragons
2009
Suncorp Stadium
Broncos 24
vs
10
Dragons
2009
WIN Stadium
Broncos 12
vs
2
Dragons
2009
Suncorp Stadium
Broncos
12
vs
25
Dragons
2008
Suncorp Stadium
Broncos
20
vs
24
Dragons
The Dragons won the early season encounter by 18 points at WIN but the Broncos won both clashes last season in easy fashion. The Dragons won the two previous matches both at Suncorp Stadium.
Our Tip: St George DragonsWe expect St George to bounce back hard here after last week’s loss to Wests and they have the defensive strength to be able to keep Brisbane to a losing score at their own dung hill.
Monday , August 02 EnergyAustralia Stadium 7:00pm Last Week
The Knights (7-11) failed by 4 points to the Cowboys at Diary Farmers Stadium while the Sea Eagles (10-8) demolished the Tigers by 18 points at home.
Recent History
2010
Bluetongue Stadium
Knights
12
vs
36
Sea Eagles
2009
Bluetongue Stadium
Knights
20
vs
44
Sea Eagles
2009
EnergyAustralia Stadium
Knights 26
vs
12
Sea Eagles
2008
Bluetongue Stadium
Knights
12
vs
28
Sea Eagles
2008
EnergyAustralia Stadium
Knights 13
vs
12
Sea Eagles
The Sea Eagles have beaten the Knights by 24 points in their last two matches, both at Bluetongue Stadium and the Knights have been victors in the last two meetings at this venue.
Our Tip: Manly Sea EaglesThe Sea Eagles bounced back to their best last week and they look to have too much power and strength up forward for the Knights who go in with a few injury concerns.
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Round 21 of NRL Rugby League commences on Friday 30th July with the Bulldogs and Rabbitohs clash at ANZ Stadium along with the Panthers and Cowboys match at CUA Stadium.
