NRL 2021 – Round 4 Predictions – Odds, Previews & Tips

In NRL Round 4, the Titans-Raiders & Roosters-Warriors provide the big matchups. Get BettingTop10’s tips on all 8 matches with the best odds on hand from the best betting apps. (All odds subject to change).

Manly Sea Eagles vs Penrith Panthers

April 1 – Brookvale Oval – Manly – Sydney – 8.05pm

Despite the April Fool’s Day date and the home ground advantage on Sydney’s Northern Beaches for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, don’t let it sway you.
The Penrith Panthers are the real deal again in 2021 and arguably playing even better than they did in 2020 (if that is possible). Penrith should win comfortably.

Bet on the Panthers to Win – $1.08

Canterbury Bulldogs vs South Sydney Rabbitohs

April 2 – Stadium Australia – Sydney – 4.05pm

With the Rabbitohs still yet to find their best in 2021, any other team in the NRL would be licking their lips at the opportunity to spring an upset on the title favourites. However, the Bulldogs are not every other team. The Bulldogs are struggling.
South Sydney despite not being at their best should win with ease. Who knows? The Bulldogs might just play them into form.

Bet on the Rabbitohs to Win – $1.07

Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos

April 2 – AAMI Park – Melbourne – 8.05pm

For many years, Broncos coach Kevin Walters learnt his trade as an Assistant to the Storm’s master coach, Craig Bellamy. However, this week it feels like the Master has all the aces over his apprentice.
Home ground advantage, a better playing roster and the continuing issue of the Broncos leaking second half points all suggest an easy Melbourne Storm win.

Bet on the Storm to Win – $1.08

Cronulla Sharks vs North Queensland Cowboys

April 3 – Sunshine Coast Stadium – Kawana – 5.30pm

The Sharks could well be 3-0 with a little more luck in the preceding rounds leading up to this clash with the Cowboys.
With Sharks giving away home ground advantage by taking this match to Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, it will ensure a lot more Cowboys fans in the stands. However, it may not matter. The Cowboys decision-making in defence remains poor.
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Bet on the Sharks to Win – $1.37

Gold Coast Titans vs Canberra Raiders

April 3 – Cbus Super Stadium – Robina – Gold Coast – 7.35pm

A second home game for a QLD team on Easter Saturday, The Titans have an excellent opportunity just how far they have progressed. The Gold Coast welcome one of the best teams in the NRL to Robina in the Canberra Raiders.
As good as the Titans have become winning against an in-form and rampant Raiders team might yet prove to be a bridge too far. The Raiders will be looking to bounce back after last week’s upset loss to the Warriors.

Bet on the Raiders to Win – $1.61

Newcastle Knights vs St George-Illawarra Dragons

April 4 – McDonald Jones Stadium – 4.05pm

This match feels as it may simply degenerate into nothing more than a training run for the impressive Newcastle Knights.
As bad as the Dragons have been this season, the Knights have been an impressive unit so far in 2021 and appear set for a straightforward home win.

Bet on the Knights to Win – $1.43

Sydney Roosters vs New Zealand Warriors

April 4 – Sydney Cricket Ground – 6.15pm

Despite being heavy favourites to defeat the Warriors in this Sunday twilight matchup, don’t expect the Roosters to have everything their own way.
Yes, they have the game’s best player in James Tedesco, the try-scoring machines that are the Morris brothers and are fast-and-mobile forward pack. However, the Warriors are huge on heart. It could yet prove to be closer than the pundits suggest.

Bet on the Roosters to Win – $1.46

West Tigers vs Parramatta Eels

April 5 – Stadium Australia – Sydney– 4.00pm

The Western Sydney derby always brings out the best between the two teams and usually motivates one of the combatants to play above themselves and lift to victory.
However, in 2021, the Ells are playing at a standard head-and-shoulders above that of Wests Tigers and should be able to take the two competition points quite simply with an easy win.

Bet on the Eels to Win – $1.24