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
A fortnight ago Penrith was gearing up for a virtual minor premiership playoff. Now the three-time champs top-four berth is under genuine threat with their best player sidelined. Depleted also-ran South Sydney should provide the Panthers with the opportunity to right the ship at home.
Nathan Cleary broke down with a shoulder injury late in the Panthers 24-22 loss to Melbourne in Round 24, before they were edged out 22-18 by a desperate Canberra side in the capital last Saturday. They uncharacteristically gave up late leads in both games.
Sunia Turuva and Paul Alamoti come in for Daine Laurie and Casey McLean, while Panthers hooker Mitch Kenny is back from suspension.
Souths are limping towards the finish line and staring down the barrel a sixth consecutive loss. The 15th-placed side were overrun 36-16 at home to Newcastle on Saturday. They have failed to score more than 16 points and average 27 points conceded on this current slide.
Cameron Murrays season-ending suspension is a blow for Souths, but Cody Walker returns from concussion protocols and Siliva has been added to the bench with Shaq Mitchell ruled out.
The Panthers have won 11 of their last 13 against the Rabbitohs, who are searching for their first win at Penrith since 2019. But the 17.5-point line looks a little big with the Panthers winning just one of their 11 games without Cleary this year by more than 16.
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Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Tip
We're tipping Penrith Panthers to win at $1.14 odds.
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
