Queensland Country Bank Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 12 NRL game between North Queensland Cowboys and New Zealand Warriors. The game kicks off at 6:00 pm with New Zealand Warriors heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the North Queensland Cowboys vs. New Zealand Warriors game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday May 28, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Where: Queensland Country Bank Stadium
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North Queensland Cowboys vs New Zealand Warriors Odds
North Queensland Cowboys vs New Zealand Warriors Preview
These two sides have everything to play for on Friday night in what should be a telling game between ninth and tenth.
The Cowboys were sensational from start to finish last week in their 16-point win over the Knights, while the Warriors saw off a late comeback from the Tigers to win by four in Gosford.
North Queensland has been a real handful at home this year and it is a little surprising to find them as the underdogs.
The Cowboys have posted a strong 4-2 mark in Townsville, which reads much better than New Zealand’s 2-3 record away from home.
These two sides have split their previous 38 meetings with 19 wins apiece, adding further intrigue to a game that could determine the makeup of the top eight.
As far as betting goes this is probably one of the toughest games to pick of the round, but it’s very difficult to back the Warriors to win two games in a row based on their recent history.
There really shouldn’t be anything more than a converted try between the two, but the current price on offer for North Queensland looks generous.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping New Zealand Warriors to win at $1.55 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Marcelo Montoya at $11.
North Queensland Cowboys vs New Zealand Warriors Teams
Cowboys team: 1. Valentine Holmes 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Javid Bowen 4. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Scott Drinkwater 7. Jake Clifford 8. Tom Gilbert 9. Reece Robson 10. Jordan McLean 11. Shane Wright 12. Mitchell Dunn 13. Coen Hess 14. Jake Granville 15. Peter Hola 16. Corey Jensen 17. Heilum Luki 18. Justin O’Neill 19. Ben Condon 20. Daejarn Asi 21. Emry Pere
Warriors team: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Marcelo Montoya 3. Adam Pompey 4. Euan Aitken 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Chanel Harris-Tavita 8. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 9. Wayde Egan 10. Kane Evans 11. Jack Murchie 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Tohu Harris 14. Jazz Tevaga 15. Leeson Ah Mau 16. Bunty Afoa 17. Ben Murdoch-Masila 18. Taniela Otukolo 20. Rocco Berry 21. Sean O’Sullivan 22. Jackson Frei
