Penrith Panthers vs Wests Tigers Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL | Regular Season
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The Penrith Panthers shape up against the Wests Tigers looking to continue their late season revival.
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Penrith Panthers team news
Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo return after being rested following the Origin decider. Brian To’o has also been named despite an ongoing knee issue, while Liam Martin’s name is listed among the extended reserves as he eyes a return from a wrist injury. Paul Alamoti drops out of the backline with Izack Tago having served his one-game ban, while Brad Schneider shifts to the bench in place of Jack Cole.
Squad: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Izack Tago 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To’o 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Luke Garner 12. Isaiah Papali’i 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Brad Schneider 15. Liam Henry 16. Luron Patea 17. Matt Eisenhuth 18. Paul Alamoti 19. Liam Martin 20. Daine Laurie 21. Mavrik Geyer 22. Luke Sommerton
Wests Tigers team news
Izaac Thompson makes his club debut, having previously played first grade for the Rabbitohs. Charlie Staines has been dropped while Api Koroisau returns to the starting side, having played off the pine last week.
Squad: 1. Sunia Turuva 2. Izaac Tu’itupou 3. Taylan May 4. Starford To’a 5. Jeral Skelton 6. Jarome Luai 7. Latu Fainu 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Alex Twal 11. Alex Seyfarth 12. Tony Sukkar 13. Adam Doueihi 14. Tristan Hope 15. Jack Bird 16. Fonua Pole 17. Sione Fainu 18. Brent Naden 19. Charlie Murray 20. Charlie Staines 21. Luke Laulilii 22. Krystian Mapapalangi
Penrith Panthers vs Wests Tigers prediction
Penrith takes a home game to Bathurst to face a Wests Tigers side that has shown glimpses of improvement. The Panthers are looking to continue their charge up the ladder against their western Sydney rivals.
The Penrith Panthers (6th) are the form team of the competition, having won their last six matches. Their latest victory was a comprehensive 30-10 dismantling of the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Round 20.
The Wests Tigers (12th) snapped a losing streak with a dramatic 21-20 victory over the Gold Coast Titans in Round 20, secured by a last-minute Adam Doueihi field goal.
Panthers outside back Thomas Jenkins has scored five tries in five games at home. Former Panther turned Tigers winger Sunia Turuva has scored six tries in four games at this venue.
The Panthers have completely dominated this fixture in recent years, winning 27 of the 42 encounters and six out of the last eight. Their most recent clash was a tight 18-14 victory for the Panthers in Round 14.
While the Tigers have shown more fight this season, the Panthers are a class above and are building ominous momentum heading towards the finals.
Penrith Panthers vs Wests Tigers tip: Penrith Panthers to win by 13+ points & Thomas Jenkins to score a try
