New Zealand Warriors vs St. George Illawarra Dragons predictions, Jul 18, 2026

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New Zealand Warriors

St. George Illawarra Dragons

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On July 18, 2026, the New Zealand Warriors will host the St. George Illawarra Dragons in an exciting NRL clash, promising a competitive encounter. Both teams have shown inconsistency lately, with each side managing to win 2 out of their last 5 matches.

The Warriors, traditionally strong on home turf, will aim to leverage their crowd support and capitalize on their tactical strengths, particularly in their forward pack and defensive structure. They have been known to play a high-tempo game, which could test the Dragons’ defensive resilience.

Conversely, the St. George Illawarra Dragons will look to exploit any defensive lapses from the Warriors, emphasizing their tactical agility and swift backline play. Their recent performances suggest they can be competitive, although they must find greater consistency to challenge for victory.

With bookmakers offering odds of 1.13 for the home team and 6.28 for the visitors, the Warriors are firmly favored. However, given both teams’ recent form, this match could yield surprises. Analysts should consider current team dynamics and tactical matchups when evaluating potential outcomes.

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New Zealand
79.8%
Draw
3%
St. George Illawarra
17.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 32:17

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.19 28 5
MarathonBet 1.17 36 5.13
Pinnacle 1.13 30.58 6.28
Best for US Customers 1.15 30 5.6

Latest Results

10.07.26 Wests Tigers – New Zealand Warriors – 6:32
27.06.26 Dolphins NRL – New Zealand Warriors – 26:24
21.06.26 New Zealand Warriors – North Queensland Cowboys – 38:20
13.06.26 New Zealand Warriors – Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – 8:10
31.05.26 Penrith Panthers – New Zealand Warriors – 20:18
04.07.26 St. George Illawarra Dragons – Wests Tigers – 24:10
28.06.26 Canberra Raiders – St. George Illawarra Dragons – 24:16
19.06.26 Newcastle Knights – St. George Illawarra Dragons – 22:20
07.06.26 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – St. George Illawarra Dragons – 34:12
31.05.26 Brisbane Broncos – St. George Illawarra Dragons – 26:30

Facts

  • A leader and an outsider will face off in this match (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NRL (Play Offs: ) and 17).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, New Zealand won 4.
  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • Recently, St. George Illawarra has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, New Zealand is the obvious favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, New Zealand won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 363:353. (average 18.2:17.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, New Zealand won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 180:183. (average 16.4:16.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    23.05.26 St. George Illawarra Dragons – New Zealand Warriors – 12:30
    15.08.25 New Zealand Warriors – St. George Illawarra Dragons – 14:10
    10.05.25 St. George Illawarra Dragons – New Zealand Warriors – 14:15
    19.04.24 St. George Illawarra Dragons – New Zealand Warriors – 30:12
    25.08.23 New Zealand Warriors – St. George Illawarra Dragons – 18:6

    Standings

    Main

    Pl W L Pts
    1 Penrith Panthers 16 13 3 503:223 30
    2 New Zealand Warriors 16 11 5 470:276 26
    3 Sydney Roosters 16 11 5 412:336 26
    4 Newcastle Knights 16 11 5 417:376 26
    5 Cronulla Sharks 16 10 6 468:345 24
    6 Dolphins 17 10 7 452:388 24
    7 Manly Sea Eagles 16 9 7 423:290 22
    8 South Sydney Rabbitohs 15 8 7 432:348 22
    9 NQ Cowboys 16 9 7 389:406 20
    10 Canterbury Bulldogs 16 7 9 292:394 18
    11 Wests Tigers 17 7 10 355:485 18
    12 Melbourne Storm 16 7 9 392:398 16
    13 Canberra Raiders 17 7 10 345:436 16
    14 Parramatta Eels 17 6 11 331:507 16
    15 Brisbane Broncos 16 5 11 315:441 14
    16 Gold Coast Titans 15 4 11 279:387 12
    17 St. George Illawarra Dragons 16 2 14 244:483 8

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