Cronulla Sharks vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Prediction: Stubborn Rabbitohs have to prove themselves

National Rugby League round three at PointsBet Stadium will see the Cronulla Sharks play the South Sydney Rabbitohs. The two teams are coming off a win and will feel confident heading into this one. Below, I look at the preview of this game and offer predictions.

Cronulla Sharks

The Cronulla Sharks played the NQ Cowboys the previous time out, and they won. In what was their season opener, this team pulled off a 12-36 dominant performance, as they won each half. In the meantime, the Cronulla Sharks preseason encounter with the new season saw them lose to the Penrith Panthers. Yet, their first two games ended in a 12-12 draw with New Zealand Warriors, while picking up a win over Canberra Raiders. Ahead of this game, the Cronulla Sharks have won the last three matches of this fixture, a run they will hope to extend. 

South Sydney Rabbitohs

The South Sydney Rabbitohs picked up their second win in two games against the St. George Illawarra Dragons the previous weekend and will hope for a similar result here. In a 24-25 contest, this team has shown that as underdogs, they stand a chance of winning week in and week out. In the meantime, their performances into the new season saw them lose nine consecutive matches. In that run, the South Sydney Rabbitohs played the Manly Sea Eagles, St. George Illawarra Dragons, Sydney Roosters, Newcastle Knights, Wests Tigers, Melbourne Storm, Cronulla Sharks, and Canberra Raiders. South Sydney Rabbitohs sit in 7th spot heading into this game with four points from a possible four. 

Expert Betting Tips

The Cronulla Sharks are well-spirited and play at home, which is good, and they are well-favored. Yet, I feel the South Sydney Rabbitohs, despite their wins coming in a tough manner, stand a good chance here, as I believe they will be motivated to give it their all. The Cronulla Sharks have dominated this game in recent times, but given how the South Sydney Rabbitohs are playing, I expect them to get within the lines. Also, the two teams are not short offensively, and I expect a high-scoring game. 

Our first option is handicap W2 (+19.5) with odds at 1.62 on 1Xbet

Our second option is over 52.5 points with odds at 1.91 on Bet365

Our last option is a win for the Cronulla Sharks and over 50.5 with odds at 1.67 on Betway