Newcastle Knights vs Penrith Panthers Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Newcastle Knights are the latest team to try and topple Penrith Panthers, who are hunting a seventh win in eight NRL games.
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Newcastle Knights team news
The one big outgoing in the Newcastle Knights squad is that of Greg Marzhew, who is ruled out of this match with a head injury. James Schiller is in to replace him.
Squad: Fletcher Sharpe, Dominic Young, Dane Gagai, Fletcher Hunt, James Schiller, Sandon Smith, Dylan Brown, Jacob Saifiti, Phoenix Crossland, Trey Mooney, Francis Manuleleua, Jermaine McEwen, Mat Croker, Harrison Graham, Pasami Saulo, Cody Hopwood, Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana, Asu Kepaoa, Kyle McCarthy, Peter Hola, Lachlan Crouch, Wilson De Courcey
Penrith Panthers team news
Casey McLean is back for Penrith Panthers after having previously missed out through suspension, although the visitors remain without Mitch Kelly.
Squad: Dylan Edwards, Thomas Jenkins, Paul Alamoti, Casey McLean, Brian To'o, Blaize Talagi, Nathan Cleary, Moses Leota, Freddy Lussick, Lindsay Smith, Isaiah Papali'i, Luke Garner, Isaah Yeo, Jack Cogger, Scott Sorensen, Kalani Going, Billy Phillips, Izack Tago, Jack Cole, Luron Patea, Billy Scott, Sione Fonua
Newcastle Knights vs Penrith Panthers prediction
Penrith Panthers are set to embark on their third consecutive away fixture in what has been a tough run of games for them. After being beaten for the first time this season by Canterbury Bulldogs, the Panthers were pushed to the limit by Dolphins, winning by just a single point. They’ll hope for an easier go of it against a Newcastle Knights team struggling recently from a defensive perspective.
The home side have given up exactly 80 points from their last two matches, both of which ended in defeat for Newcastle. Penrith boast the sort of offense that should be afforded plenty of joy here when considering the Knights’ fragile backline, so backing the visitors is the sensible move.
Newcastle Knights vs Penrith Panthers tip: Penrith Panthers to win
