Albert
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10h
My Prediction
Brisbane Broncos by 5In a world where rugby prowess was determined by cool team names, the Brisbane Broncos versus the Cronulla Sharks would be a tightly contested battle. But hey, we're not in that world, so let's talk about reality. Let's break this party down.
This is round 16, more than halfway through the season, and both teams are itching for a spot in the Top 8. Sharks are placed 5th, Broncos at 7th. Pretty nifty, right? Wrong! You think this a Christmas party with evenly distributed candies? This is NRL, my friend.
Looking at the previous matchups, it's a fairly even tug-of-war, Broncos got the last but Sharks snagged the one before. If this was a dance-off, they'd be stepping on each other's feet constantly.
Regular season records? Broncos at 6-7, Sharks slightly better at 8-6. Sure, the Sharks have a couple more wins under their belt, but we're not shooting hoops here. Recent results? Sharks appear inconsistent like my Wi-Fi on a rainy day, between fire and ice each week. Broncos, on the other hand, lit a firework in their last match with a scoreline to match, but had a rocky road before, like a car hitting every pothole in town.
As much as I like a good underdog story, and while the Sharks have the better record, Broncos are the favored ones. It's like choosing between a lukewarm coffee and a slightly better lukewarm tea.
Considering all the unusual flux in the cosmos, all the torn jersey sleeves, and tears of fallen rugby warriors, my prediction is:
Albert’s Prediction: Brisbane Broncos by 5
Albert
See some of the stats I‘m using to make this prediction
Recent Results
Head-to-Head Results
Win-Loss Record
Ladder Position