Suncorp Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 18 NRL game between Brisbane Broncos and Penrith Panthers. The game kicks off at 8:00 pm with Penrith Panthers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Brisbane Broncos vs. Penrith Panthers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday July 5, 2024 at 8:00 pm
Where: Suncorp Stadium
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Brisbane Broncos vs Penrith Panthers Odds
Brisbane Broncos vs Penrith Panthers Preview
In their second grand final rematch of the season, both Brisbane Broncos and Penrith Panthers face challenges with their star No.7s absent. Brisbane is under pressure after four consecutive losses, dropping them out of the Top 8. Their recent struggles include errors and a lack of playmaking, evident in a 32-16 loss to the Warriors. Reece Walsh, Pat Carrigan, and Payne Haas return, but Kotoni Staggs’ absence alters their lineup. Penrith, second on the ladder, aims to rebound from a 16-6 loss to the Cowboys. They welcome back key players and historically dominate Brisbane, winning their last four encounters at Suncorp Stadium. The Panthers’ defensive strength and past success give them an edge in what promises to be a closely contested, potentially low-scoring matchup.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Penrith Panthers to win at $1.57 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Sunia Turuva at $7.75.
Brisbane Broncos vs Penrith Panthers Teams
Broncos team: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Corey Oates 3. Deine Mariner 4. Selwyn Cobbo 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Ezra Mam 7. Jock Madden 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Kobe Hetherington 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Xavier Willison 16. Josiah Karapani 17. Martin Taupau 18. Tristan Sailor 19. Joshua Rogers 20. Cory Paix 21. Blake Mozer 22. Kotoni Staggs
Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Brian To’o 6. Jack Cole 7. Jarome Luai 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Daine Laurie 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 17. Matt Eisenhuth 18. Brad Schneider 19. Luron Patea 20. Trent Toelau 21. Casey McLean 22. Luke Sommerton