Penrith Panthers vs Brisbane Broncos Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL | Regular Season
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The Penrith Panthers head to Brisbane in very unfamiliar territory.
Start date/time: Sunday 4th May, 2025: UK – 7:05am / Local – 4:05pm / US ET – 2:05am / Saturday 3rd May, US PT – 11:05pm
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / Australia – Foxtel / US – Some matches are televised live on Fox Sports
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go & Watch NRL / Australia – Kayo Sports / US – Watch NRL, and if the match is televised in the USA it can also be streamed live on Fox Sports platforms
Penrith Panthers team news
Brian To’o remains another week away from returning from a hamstring injury. Casey McLean has dropped out of the side, with Luke Garner returning in the centres after a concussion sidelined him for a week. Tom Jenkins keeps his spot on the wing as well as Izack Tago. Trent Toelau has been included for his second NRL game of the year as the utility. Scott Sorensen will miss three weeks due to suspension after his appeal for a downgrade at the NRL judiciary was dismissed.
Squad: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Paul Alamoti 3. Izack Tago 4. Luke Garner 5. Thomas Jenkins 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Luke Sommerton 10. Liam Henry 11. TBC 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Trent Toelau 15. Isaiah Papali’i 16. Lindsay Smith 17. Mavrik Geyer 18. Daine Laurie 19. Luron Patea 20. Casey McLean 21. Billy Scott 22. Jack Cole
Brisbane Broncos team news
Only one change for the Broncos. Jordan Riki is back after battling an infection, slotting into the back row. Brendan Piakura makes way, meaning Xavier Willison has now established himself as the club’s front line edge option. Ben Hunt remains at five eighth, though a decision is looming with Ezra Mam available from Round 10.
Squad: 1. Selwyn Cobbo 2. Deine Mariner 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Ben Hunt 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Patrick Carrigan 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Xavier Willison 12. Jordan Riki 13. Kobe Hetherington 14. Cory Paix 15. Corey Jensen 16. Brendan Piakura 17. Jaiyden Hunt 18. Tyson Smoothy 19. Martin Taupau 20. Josiah Karapani 21. Jock Madden 22. Benjamin Te Kura
Penrith Panthers vs Brisbane Broncos prediction
The Penrith Panthers enter magic ground in very unfamiliar territory. They currently sit in last place on the ladder and the four-time premiers have only shown glimpses of the powerhouse team that we have come to expect over the past five years.
A strong win over the Roosters a fortnight ago appeared to indicate a turnaround, however another loss at their temporary home in Parramatta last week against the Eagles has put the Panthers in real danger of missing the playoffs altogether unless they can turn around the alarming form slump quickly. With the state of origin period looming wins now take on extra importance.
The Brisbane Broncos were irresistible in the first half against the previously undefeated Bulldogs pouring on 34 unanswered points in less-than-ideal conditions. This was off the back of close defeat to the Warriors and a surprising defeat at home against the Roosters. This Broncos team has looked unbeatable at times and at other times they have looked only average.
The Panthers have won eight of the past nine matches between the two sides, including a tight 14-6 win in Brisbane last season. With the Broncos currently playing with an air of confidence we think they can get the job done in this one.
Penrith Panthers vs Brisbane Broncos tip: Brisbane Broncos to win
