New Zealand Warriors vs Penrith Panthers Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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This may serve as a potential finals preview between New Zealand Warriors and Penrith Panthers.
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New Zealand Warriors team news
Demitric Vaimauga once again misses out for New Zealand Warriors with a rib injury but Taine Tuaupiki could still be passed fit after being named in the squad.
Squad: Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Ali Leiataua, Leka Halasima, Alofiana Khan-Pereira, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Te Maire Martin, James Fisher-Harris, Wayde Egan, Mitchell Barnett, Kurt Capewell, Jacob Laban, Erin Clark, Sam Healey, Tanner Stowers-Smith, Morgan Gannon, Eddie Ieremia-Toeava, Luke Metcalf, Taine Tuaupiki, Riley Price, Makaia Tafua, Adam Pompey
Penrith Panthers team news
Dylan Edwards remains absent for Penrith Panthers and he is joined on the treatment table by Casey McLean due to a hand injury.
Squad: Jaxen Edgar, Thomas Jenkins, Paul Alamoti, Izack Tago, Brian To'o, Jack Cogger, Nathan Cleary, Moses Leota, Freddy Lussick, Lindsay Smith, Isaiah Papali'i, Liam Martin, Isaah Yeo, Billy Scott, Scott Sorensen, Liam Henry, Billy Phillips, Jack Cole, Blaize Talagi, Jesse McLean, Luron Patea, Kalani Leuluai-Going
New Zealand Warriors vs Penrith Panthers prediction
This has all the makings of a belting contest between two teams who could very well prove to be the last two standing come the end of this year’s NRL campaign. New Zealand Warriors smoked Gold Coast Titans in their last game, erasing the frustration of their loss to Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, whilst Penrith Panthers defeated Canberra Raiders 42-18, making it three wins in their last four.
It's key to note how good the Panthers have looked defensively of late, giving up 14 and 18 points twice respectively across each of those last four. However, the same can be said for New Zealand Warriors, who have conceded just 42 points their most recent four. Despite the plethora of attacking weapons on display, the backlines could wind up stealing the show here, so consider backing a low-scoring encounter.
New Zealand Warriors vs Penrith Panthers tip: Under 40.5 total points
