Wests Tigers vs Penrith Panthers Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Penrith Panthers continue to sit top of the table ahead of this showdown with Wests Tigers.
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Wests Tigers team news
Sione Fainu is missing for Wests Tigers as a result of a head injury and he’ll be replaced by Mavrik Geyer, but in better news, Heamasi Makasini is set to be passed fit despite a troublesome shoulder.
Squad: Jahream Bula, Jeral Skelton, Sunia Turuva, Heamasi Makasini, Faaletino Tavana, Jarome Luai, Jock Madden, Terrell May, Apisai Koroisau, Fonua Pole, Mavrik Geyer, Kai Pearce-Paul, Charlie Murray, Latu Fainu, Alex Seyfarth, Royce Hunt, Ethan Roberts, Bunty Afoa, Starford To'a, Tristan Hope, Heath Mason, Javon Andrews
Penrith Panthers team news
Expect all of Penrith Panthers’ Origin stars to slot back into the line-up following their respective rests periods, significantly strengthening them ahead of this match.
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, Liam Martin, Isaah Yeo, Jack Cogger, Scott Sorensen, Liam Henry, Izack Tago, Luke Garner, Jack Cole, Billy Phillips, Billy Scott, Luron Patea
Wests Tigers vs Penrith Panthers prediction
Penrith Panthers being able to rest some of their key players and still come out on top against New Zealand Warriors last time out underlines what a strong squad they are and why they’ve now won 11 of 12 NRL games so far this season. Despite Wests Tigers coming into the back on the back of a victory, they remain big underdogs.
Take into account that Penrith should be even better with the Origin boys back in the fold and Wests Tigers are set for a long 80 minutes and it’s difficult to see them being able to shut down such a relentless attacking juggernaut. Therefore, backing the Panthers has to be the move to make once again.
Wests Tigers vs Penrith Panthers tip: Penrith Panthers to win
