Let’s dive into the scrum of this intriguing matchup between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the New Zealand Warriors. Now, let's put aside the thought of a draw for a moment because at the end of this analysis, we'd rather be sheep dogs than sheep.
The Bulldogs, sitting pretty at number 5 on the ladder, have their tails wagging with an 8-7 regular season record, while the Warriors are performing some haka dance moves on the 13th step with a 7-8-1 record. The Bulldogs not only have the numerical advantage; the momentum seems to be on their side with a fairly impressive run lately, except for that unfortunate hiccup against the Roosters.
Comparing the Warriors' recent performances, we see a team that's rather unpredictable. Look at the last five games, it's like watching a game of pong. They win, they lose by an embarrassing margin, they lose again and then rally to win two. We can't trust their kicking game because, like my last relationship, it's inconsistent at best.
Now, in the recent skirmishes between these two teams, the Warriors seem to have the upper hand, but let's not forget that past performance is not indicative of future results, except in my case, where they usually are.
When you put all these numbers in a blender and push puree, we get a prediction that might disappoint some, but remember, it's just a game and if you can't handle the heat, take up lawn bowls.
Albert’s Prediction: Canterbury Bulldogs by 6