Burleigh Bears vs. Papua New Guinea Hunters: Can Bears Continue their Dominance?

The upcoming fixture of Queensland Cup would be featuring Burleigh Bears and Papua New Guinea. Bears have always kept their flag high and dominated PNG. Both teams have played 12 games against each other in the past 5 years. Both have managed to win 6 games each. The head to head stats suggest that it would be an exciting matchup with Bears as the favorities of winning. 

Burleigh Bears- Leading the Head to Head Stats

The last time these two sides played against each other in 2021, the scorline was 6-40, with Bears winning comprehensively. The last time PNG defeated Burleigh Bears (20-10) in Queensland Cup was in 2019. Talking about Bear's recent form, they lost to Tweed Heads (18-32). Before the game of Tweed Heads, Redcliffe Dolphins (18-6). Out of 5 games played in the tournament, Bears have won only 3.

Key Players for Burleigh Bears

• Alofiana Khan-Pereira
• Tony Francis
• Joshua Rogers
• Jacob Allick
• Sam Coster

Papua New Guinea Hunters- Looking to End their Losing Form

Papua New Guinea are struggling with form this season. Their only win came back in March where they defeated Mackay Cutters (10-16). After that win PNG Hunters lost to Central Capras (26-16), Easts Tigers (12-22), and Sunshine Coast Falcons (8-22).

Key Players for PNG Hunters

• Matthew Jesse
• Brandon Nima
• Mark Tony
• Dilbert Isaac
• Keven Appo

Expert Betting Tips

Burleigh Bears are certainly the favorites for winning, however one can play a double chance, with PNG Hunters, who are desperate for a win. The handicap favors Burleigh Bears in the upcoming game.

• Papua New Guinea Hunters or X for 6.45
• European Handicap 0:16 PNG Hunters for 1.91
• Handiсap Burleigh Bears (-16.5) for 1.83