BlueBet Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 26 NRL game between Penrith Panthers and South Sydney Rabbitohs. 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 Penrith Panthers vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday August 30, 2024 at 8:00 pm
Where: BlueBet Stadium
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Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Odds
Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Preview
Penrith’s top-four hopes are suddenly in jeopardy as they face depleted South Sydney at home, needing a win to regain form. The Panthers, missing star Nathan Cleary due to a shoulder injury, have uncharacteristically blown late leads in back-to-back losses against Melbourne (24-22) and Canberra (22-18). Sunia Turuva and Paul Alamoti replace Daine Laurie and Casey McLean, while Mitch Kenny returns from suspension.
South Sydney, languishing in 15th, are on a five-game losing streak, conceding an average of 27 points per game during this slide. They fell 36-16 to Newcastle last weekend and have struggled offensively, failing to score more than 16 points in any recent match. The loss of Cameron Murray to suspension adds to their woes, though Cody Walker returns from concussion protocols.
Penrith has dominated this matchup, winning 11 of the last 13 meetings, but the 17.5-point line feels large given the Panthers’ struggles without Cleary, with just one win by more than 16 points in 11 games.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Penrith Panthers to win at $1.14 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Sunia Turuva at $7.25.
Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Teams
Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Brian To’o 6. Brad Schneider 7. Jarome Luai 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Luke Garner 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Trent Toelau 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 17. Mavrik Geyer 18. Matt Eisenhuth 19. Daine Laurie 20. Casey McLean 21. Luron Patea 22. Luke Sommerton
Rabbitohs team: 1. Jye Gray 2. Tyrone Munro 3. Taane Milne 4. Fletcher Myers 5. Jacob Gagai 6. Jack Wighton 7. Cody Walker 8. Davvy Moale 9. Damien Cook 10. Sean Keppie 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Cameron Murray 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Jacob Host 16. Thomas Burgess 17. Siliva Havili 18. Dean Hawkins 19. Liam Le Blanc 20. Brock Gray 21. Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson 22. Richard Kennar