We take a look at Sunday afternoons (30/6/2019) Week 15 NRL match which is between the New Zealand Warriors and the Penrith Panthers. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Sunday June 30, 2:00pm
Where: Mt Smart Stadium
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Preview:
On paper, this might seem like a bit of a non-event, but a win for either side could vault them one step closer to a spot inside the eight.
Penrith’s awful start to the season has quickly turned into something promising with four straight wins on the trot. The extra week off couldn’t have come at a better time, and if the Panthers do manage to pull off a victory this week in Auckland, they’ll head into their scheduled bye week as one of the most dangerous sides in the competition.
The Warriors sit 10th on the ladder with everything to play for, but it’s tough to trust the Kiwis at home.
Like in years past, the Warriors are 3-4 in front of their home fans, but they do have the added bonus of having beaten the Panthers once already this year.
You only need to rewind back to Round 10 to find the last meeting between these two sides. The Warriors won 30-10, and if they can catch the Panthers off guard by breaking tackles and controlling the line breaks again, they’ll win this one easily.
The Panthers haven’t won in New Zealand since 2017, and with a 3-6 record as the away underdog over the last calendar year, it’s tough to build a case for Penrith.
In their eight losses this season, both sides have lost by an average margin of 15-points.
The Panthers also lead the league in missed tackles, errors and penalties conceded. So, with all that in mind, back the Warriors by plenty.
Tip: Penrith Panthers at $2.40
Value Tip: First Try Scorer: Josh Mansour at $9.50
Teams:
Warriors: 1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2. David Fusitu’a 3. Peta Hiku 4. Patrick Herbert 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Blake Green 8. Agnatius Paasi 9. Karl Lawton 10. Leeson Ah Mau 11. Adam Blair 12. Isaiah Papalii 13. Jazz Tevaga 14. Nathaniel Roache 15. Bunty Afoa 16. Sam Lisone 17. Leivaha Pulu 18. Gerard Beale 20. Ligi Sao 21. Chris Satae 22. Chanel Harris-Tavita.
Players cut:
Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Josh Mansour 3. Isaah Yeo 4. Brent Naden 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. James Maloney 8. James Tamou 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Frank Winterstein 13. Liam Martin 14. Wayde Egan 15. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 16. Moses Leota 17. Hame Sele 18. Kaide Ellis 19. Malakai Watene-Zelezniak 20. Sione Katoa 21. Dean Whare
Players cut:
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change