New Zealand Warriors vs. Penrith Panthers Predictions: Will Panthers Be Able to Secure Its 6th Win in A Row?

New Zealand Warriors vs Penrith Panthers will take place on Saturday 18th June, 2022 – 08:00 (Moscow) at the Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex 1 in Brisbane. 

New Zealand Warriors Team News

The New Zealand Warriors struggled once again in interim head coach Stacey Jones' first game in charge, and things don't get any easier today when they face defending premiers and top-of-the-table Penrith Panthers.

The Warriors were soundly defeated by the Cronulla Sharks in their sixth consecutive defeat, and to make matters worse, they have now lost Ben Murdoch-Masila and Euaitken to injury, though Addin Fonua-Blake could be a late inclusion from the reserves list, and Ronald Volkman will make his NRL debut at five-eighth.

Squad

Walsh, Watene-Zelezniak, Arthars, Pompey, Montoya, Volkman, Johnson, Afoa, Egan, Tevaga, Murchie, Harris, Curran – Interchanges: Harris-Tavita, Pene, Lui, Sironen – Reserves: Lussick, Katoa, Berry, Asi, Fonua-Blake

Penrith Panthers Team News

Penrith Panthers extended their winning streak to five games with a huge win over Newcastle Knights last week, and the defending premiers are unlikely to relinquish first spot on the table as they face New Zealand Warriors.

After scoring 42 points against the Knights last week, the Panthers are looking for another huge win against their struggling opponents, and they are bolstered by the return of crucial lock Isaah Yeo, who was held out against the Knights due to a head knock in Origin.

Squad

Edwards, May, Tago, S. Crichton, To’o, Luai, Cleary, Leota, Koroisau, Fisher-Harris, Kikau, Martin, Yeo – Interchanges: Kenny, Sorensen, Leniu, Salmon – Reserves: Jennings, Eisenhuth, C. Smith, Luke, Jenkins

Expert Betting Tips

This appears to be a mismatch of enormous proportions, which might be obvious come the full-time hooter. The New Zealand Warriors have lost their previous six games, while the Penrith Panthers have won five straight. The Panthers have only lost one game all season, and failure to win here would be the greatest upset of the season. The Warriors have given up at least 24 points in each of their past six games, and that number is set to be easily eclipsed today with the Panthers covering the -26 handicap.

• Handiсap Penrith Panthers (-26.5) for 2
• Total Over 44.5 for 1.83
• Penrith Panthers To Win And Total < 42.5 – Yes for 2.2