The New Zealand Warriors will be out to earn their second-ever minor premiership when hosting the Manly Sea Eagles at Go Media Stadium on Saturday evening. 

Still ahead of Penrith by a point differential of just one, winning won't be the only goal for the Warriors, it will be winning big, especially given the Panthers are facing the struggling Tigers on Sunday. 

New Zealand had an uncharacteristically poor match defensively but came away with a 46-32 win over Newcastle on Sunday. 

Meanwhile, Manly saw their finals hopes come to an end last week despite a dominant 44-10 victory over the Dragons. 

Coach Kieran Foran will take the same team into the final round. For the Wahs, Kurt Capewell and Wayde Egan are rested, while Chanel Harris-Tavita, Te Maire Martin and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad all return. 

Luke Laulilii is sidelined due to concussion, with Adam Pompey starting on the wing. 

These sides split their two meetings last season, with the Warriors winning 36-16 in Round 2, before the Sea Eagles responded with a 27-26 victory in Round 27.

For the latest team news, analysis, and expert insights ahead of this crucial clash, check out our Warriors vs Sea Eagles tips and predictions below!

Warriors vs Sea Eagles Prediction and Betting Tips 

Head-to-Head Prediction 

The Warriors are flying. More than flying in fact, they’re first! They've won each of their last five matches, including a 46-32 victory over the Knights last week that featured Jett Cleary's debut. 

Sitting first on the ladder but a single point of points differential, New Zealand will want to seal the minor premiership and keep their run going in front of a passionate home crowd.

Manly's finals hopes are already over, so this is about spoiling the party. They can be dangerous when they click, but stopping a red-hot Warriors side in Auckland is a big ask.

The Go Media Stadium factor is significant. When the Warriors are winning and the crowd is behind them, they're a genuinely difficult team to beat, particularly when their first minor premiership in 24 years is on the line. 

Betting tip: New Zealand Warriors. 

First Try Scorer Prediction 

Man on fire Alofiana Khan-Pereira continues to do what he does best – score tires. Loads of them.

Not only has he scored in his last three games straight but  Alofiana Khan-Pereira has also scored two tries in three of his four previous appearances against Manly.

A strike rate like that only increases his chances of finding the first four pointer in this one, so we’ll be backing him accordingly. 

Betting tip: Alofiana Khan-Pereira.

Over/Under Prediction 

Each of Manly's last nine matches in New Zealand have gone over the total match points line.

Betting tip: Over 48.5 total match points. 

Line Prediction

The underdog has covered the line in each of Manly's last seven matches at Go Media Stadium.

Betting tip: Manly (+10.5) line. 

Warriors vs Sea Eagles Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips 

Jason Saab

Jason Saab has scored at least one try in six of his seven previous appearances against New Zealand.

Chanel Harris-Tavita

Chanel Harris-Tavita has scored a try in each of his last five appearances.

Clayton Faulalo

Clayton Faulalo has scored a try in four of his last five away appearances.

Jacob Laban

Jacob Laban has scored at least one try in each of New Zealand's last four matches as a favourite.

Lehi Hopoate

Lehi Hopoate has scored at least one try in four of Manly's last five matches as an away underdog.

Leka Halasima

Leka Halasima has scored a try in three of New Zealand's last four matches as a favourite.

Warriors vs Sea Eagles Teams 

New Zealand Warriors Team List 

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

2. Adam Pompey

3. Ali Leiataua

4. Leka Halasima

5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira

6. Chanel Harris-Tavita

7. Te Maire Martin

8. James Fisher-Harris (c)

9. Sam Healey

10. Mitch Barnett 

11. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava

12. Jacob Laban

13. Erin Clark 

14. Maika Tafua

15. Tanner Stowers-Smith 

16. Demitric Vaimauga

17. Morgan Gannon

18. Taine Tuaupiki

19. Kayliss Fatialofa

Manly Sea Eagles Team List 

1. Tom Trbojevic (c)

2. Jason Saab

3. Josh Feledy

4. Reuben Garrick

5. Lehi Hopoate

6. Clayton Faulalo

7. Jamal Fogarty

8. Simione Laiafi

9. Brandon Wakeham

10. Nathan Brown

11. Haumole Olakau'atu

12. Ben Trbojevic

13. Jake Trbojevic

14. Jake Simpkin

15. Nicholas Lenaz 

16. Corey Waddell

17. Caleb Navale

18. Onitoni Large

Warriors vs Sea Eagles Match Details 

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026. 

Kick-off: 3:00pm AEST. 

Location: Go Media Stadium, Auckland.