2025 NRL Round 24 Betting Predictions
Finals fever starts early in Round 24 as we get the Panthers up against the Storm on Thursday night footy in a huge top 4 clash for both sides. Here's a preview of every game this weekend around the NRL.
Penrith Panthers (4th) vs Melbourne Storm (2nd)
The Panthers are on fire right now, sitting 4th on the ladder with a 12-7 record and riding a nine-game winning streak. They’ve been strong both at home (6-4) and on the road (6-1-3), and last week they absolutely dominated the Knights, running away with a 48-12 victory. With five straight wins in their last five outings and plenty of momentum behind them, the Panthers will be full of confidence heading into this clash with the Storm.
The Storm are sitting pretty in 2nd spot on the ladder with a 15-5 record and come into this one on a three-game winning streak. They’ve been tough to beat both at home (8-2) and away (7-3), and last week they shut down the Broncos in style, cruising to a 22-2 victory. Melbourne’s attack has been electric all season, leading the NRL in both points and tries scored, and with four wins from their last five, they’ll fancy their chances of ending the Panthers’ hot run.
Stadium Record
Penrith are 7-3 in their last 10 games at CommBank. Melbourne are 4-1 in their last 5 games at this venue.
Head to Head Record
In the last 10, the Panthers hold a 6-4 record.
Best Bet
This should be like a finals game and I don't see a high scoring affair. The Storm are missing Hughes and their attack hasn't been as good without him. The Under is also 8-0 when the Panthers are the home team.
Same Game Multi
Cleary have scored 10+ pts in his last 3 games since taking over the goal kicking duties and 6+ should be a safe bet against the Storm. Thomas Jenkins has scored in 3 straight games and the Storm have given up tries to wingers lately. Coates scored a double last week and has now scored 6 tries in his last 4 games. Expect the Storm to test the Panthers in the air.
Nathan Cleary 6+ pts / Thomas Jenkins Anytime Tryscorer / Xavier Coates Anytime Tryscorer = $4.70
New Zealand Warriors (5th) vs St. George Illawarra Dragons (11th)
The Warriors sit 5th on the ladder with a 12-8 record but come into this one on a three-game losing streak. They’ve been solid both at home and away (6-4 in each), but last week they were outplayed by the Bulldogs, going down 32-14 at Stadium Australia. One positive for the Warriors is their ball control – they rank 17th in the NRL for errors made, showing they know how to look after possession – but they’ll need to turn that into points if they’re going to bounce back against the Dragons.
The Dragons sit 11th on the ladder with an 8-12 record and come into this clash on a two-game winning streak. They’ve been much stronger at home (6-4) than on the road (2-8), but last week they impressed with a solid 22-14 win over the Sharks at Jubilee Stadium. With two wins from their last three and a bit of momentum building, the Dragons will be looking to carry that form into their trip across the ditch to face the Warriors.
Stadium Record
New Zealand are 1-4 in their last 5 games at this venue. St. George are 2-3 at this venue since 2010.
Head to Head Record
In the last 5 meetings, the Warriors hold a 3-2 record against the Dragons.
Best Bet
The Dragons head to NZ with a lot of confidence and they're a perfect 10-0 ATS when facing a top 8 side.
St. George Illawarra Dragons +5.5 = $1.90
Sydney Roosters (9th) vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (3rd)
The Roosters are sitting 9th on the ladder with a 10-10 record and have started to build some momentum with back-to-back wins. They’ve been much better on the road (6-4) than at home (4-6), and last week they absolutely demolished the Dolphins 64-12 in a dominant attacking display. They’ve been one of the NRL’s most dangerous sides with ball in hand, ranking 4th for both points and tries scored, but errors remain an issue with the team sitting 3rd in the league for mistakes. If they can tidy that up, they’ll be a real threat against the Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs are flying high in 3rd spot on the ladder with a 15-5 record and have been tough to beat both at home (8-2) and away (7-3). They’re coming off a confident 32-14 win over the Warriors at Stadium Australia, making it four wins from their last five games. With that kind of form and plenty of momentum, the Bulldogs will be looking to keep the Roosters in check and strengthen their top-four push.
Stadium Record
Sydney are 3-7 in their last 10 games at SFS. Canterbury are 4-6 in their last 10 games at this venue.
Head to Head Record
In the last 10 meetings, the Roosters hold a 7-3 record against the Bulldogs.
Best Bet
This should be a great clash and I like the chances of a high scoring affair. The Roosters are 7-1 against the Over at home.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (7th) vs Gold Coast Titans (17th)
The Sharks are sitting 7th on the ladder with a 12-9 record and have been in decent form, winning four of their last five. They’ve been strong at home (8-2) but less convincing on the road (4-7), and last week they slipped up with a 22-14 loss to the Dragons at Jubilee Stadium. With finals approaching, they’ll be keen to bounce back quickly against the Titans and keep their spot in the top eight secure.
The Titans are down in 17th spot with a 5-15 record and have struggled for form, losing four of their last five and their past two on the trot. They’ve only managed two wins at home (2-8) and three on the road (3-7) this season, and last week they went down by just two points to the Rabbitohs at Robina Stadium. With nothing to lose, they’ll be looking to cause an upset against the Sharks.
Stadium Record
Cronulla are 7-3 in their last 10 games at Shark Park. Gold Coast are 2-3 in their last 5 games at Sharks Stadium.
Head to Head Record
In the last 10, the Sharks hold a 9-1 record.
Best Bet
The Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings and the Titans have showed a lot more spirit in defence lately.
Brisbane Broncos (6th) vs Dolphins (8th)
The Broncos are sitting 6th on the ladder with an 11-9 record and have been solid at home (7-3) but less consistent on the road (4-6). They’re coming off a tough 22-2 loss to the Storm in Melbourne, but with three wins from their last five, they’re still in decent shape. Brisbane’s attack is a strength, ranking 5th in the NRL for both points and tries scored, though errors have been an issue with the side sitting 4th in the league for mistakes. They’ll be looking to bounce back strongly against the Dolphins.
The Dolphins sit 8th on the ladder with a 10-10 record and have been evenly matched at home and away (both 5-5). They’re coming off a nightmare outing, getting thrashed by 52 points against the Roosters at Lang Park, but overall they’ve won three of their last five. When they’re on, their attack is electric – ranked 2nd in the NRL for both points and tries scored – and they keep mistakes to a minimum, sitting 15th for errors made. They’ll need to bounce back quickly if they want to trouble the Broncos in this clash.
Stadium Record
Brisbane are 4-1 in their last 5 games at this venue. The Dolphins are 3-2 in their last 5 games at this venue.
Head to Head Record
In the last 5 meetings, the Broncos hold a 4-1 record against the Dolphins.
Best Bet
The Broncos have dominated the Dolphins in the NRL but they'll be missing some key players. However, I still like the Over, which is 6-0 when the Dolphins are at Suncorp and they just gave up 60+ pts.
South Sydney Rabbitohs (16th) vs Parramatta Eels (13th)
The Rabbitohs are 16th on the ladder with a 7-14 record and have found wins hard to come by lately, managing just one victory from their last five games. They’ve struggled both at home (4-6) and away (3-8) this season, and while they keep their error count relatively low (14th in the NRL), their attack has been a big problem – ranking last for both points and tries scored. Last week, they edged past the Titans 20-18 in a tight one, and they’ll be hoping that result can spark some momentum heading into their clash with the Eels.
The Eels are 13th on the ladder with a 7-13 record and have struggled for consistency, winning just two of their last five. They’ve had a tough time both at home (4-6) and away (3-7), and their attack hasn’t been firing, ranking 15th in the NRL for both points and tries scored. Errors have also been an issue, with the side sitting 4th in the league for mistakes. Last week, they managed to scrape past the Cowboys 19-18 in a nail-biter at Western Sydney Stadium, and they’ll be looking to build on that narrow win when they take on the Rabbitohs.
Stadium Record
South Sydney are 2-3 in their last 5 games at this venue. Parramatta are 1-4 in their last 5 games at this venue.
Head to Head Record
In the last 10, the Rabbitohs hold a 8-2 record.
Best Bet
Souths have got some talent back and the Eels are playing well with Moses back. So I like the Over, which is 5-0 when Souths host the Eels at home.
Wests Tigers (12th) vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles (10th)
The Tigers are 12th on the ladder with an 8-12 record and have shown some decent form lately, winning three of their last five. They’ve been evenly matched home and away (both 4-6) and are coming off a solid 28-14 win over the Bulldogs at Western Sydney Stadium. While their attack still needs work – ranking 14th in the NRL for both points and tries scored – they’ll be looking to carry that momentum into their clash with the Sea Eagles.
The Sea Eagles sit 10th on the ladder with a 9-11 record but have hit a rough patch, losing their last three games. They’ve been solid enough at home (6-4) but have struggled on the road (3-7), and last week they went down 28-12 to the Raiders in Canberra. With just two wins from their last five, they’ll be keen to turn things around and get back in the hunt when they take on the Tigers.
Stadium Record
Wests are 1-9 in their last 10 games at SFS. Manly are 0-5 in their last 5 games at this venue.
Head to Head Record
In the last 5 meetings, the Sea Eagles have won 4 games against the Tigers.
Best Bet
The Tigers have a strong Unders record at home, going 5-0 and they should be fresh from a longer break.
North Queensland Cowboys (14th) vs Newcastle Knights (15th)
The Cowboys are 14th on the ladder with a 7-13 record and have struggled for form, winning just one of their last five and losing their past two. They’ve found it tough on the road (3-8) and haven’t been much better at home (4-1-5), and last week they suffered a heartbreaking 19-18 loss to the Eels at Western Sydney Stadium. Errors have been a big issue all season, with the side ranked 2nd in the NRL for mistakes, and they’ll need to clean that up if they want to get over the top of the Knights.
The Knights are 15th on the ladder with a 6-14 record and are going through a rough patch, losing their last five games. They’ve been poor at home (2-9) and only slightly better on the road (4-5), and last week they copped a heavy 36-point defeat to the Panthers in Newcastle. Errors have been a huge problem, with the side ranked worst in the NRL, and their attack hasn’t fired either, sitting 17th for both points and tries scored. They’ll need a massive turnaround if they’re going to snap their losing streak against the Cowboys.
Stadium Record
North Queensland are 2-3 in their last 5 games at this venue. Newcastle are 0-6 at this venue since 2010.
Head to Head Record
In the last 10 meetings, the Cowboys hold a 7-3 record against the Knights.
Best Bet
Both sides are out of the finals so hopefully they throw the ball around. The Over is also 5-1 when the Cowboys are home favs.
