The two form sides in the NRL go head-to-head on Sunday morning as the Penrith Panthers get set to host the New Zealand Warriors at CommBank Stadium.
Going into Round 13, it’s the Panthers who are sitting pretty at the top of the NRL standings after a five-game winning streak.
The Warriors were sat in second spot thanks to a six-match winning spell for the Auckland outfit.
Something will have to give on Sunday and home advantage might well prove the difference at CommBank Stadium.
Penrith Panthers v New Zealand Warriors Tips Summary
Best Bet - Penrith Panthers -1.5 handicap @ 1.74
Alternative Bet - Blaize Talagi anytime tryscorer @ 2.90
Bet Builder - Under 46.5 total points, Thomas Jenkins & Dallin Watene-Zelezniak anytime tryscorers @ 8.00
Penrith Panthers v New Zealand Warriors Prediction
Best Bet: Penrith Panthers -1.5 handicap @ 1.74
While both teams go into this match in tremendous form, it’s the Panthers who are fancied to come out on top this weekend and edge the handicap.
The Panthers have an impressive record in this fixture, winning 10 of their last 11 games against the Warriors.
CommBank Stadium has been a fortress for the Panthers, with nine wins in their last 10 games at this venue.
This is a strong Warriors side but Sunday’s game might be a bridge too far for the Auckland outfit.
Alternative Bet: Blaize Talagi anytime tryscorer @ 2.90
With four tries in his last five appearances in the NRL, Blaize Talagi has been a key attacking figure for Penrith in recent weeks.
Considering his recent form, Talagi jumps off the page at 2.90 in the anytime tryscorer market.
Penrith Panthers v New Zealand Warriors Bet Builder Tip
Under 46.5 total points
Thomas Jenkins anytime tryscorer
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak anytime tryscorer
Pays 8.00
Going for the under 46.5 total points would have paid out in all of the last five encounters between these sides and that trend is tipped to continue in Sydney on Sunday.
Thomas Jenkins has bagged four tries in his last five games and is tipped up in the anytime tryscorer market.
The same goes for the prolific Dallin Watene-Zelezniakl, who has scored 12 tries in his last seven games for the Warriors.
Learn more about how Bet Builders work in our Bet Builder guide.
Key Match Stats
The Penrith Panthers are on a five-game winning streak
The New Zealand Warriors go into this match on the back of a six-game winning run
The Panthers have won 10 of their last 11 games against the Warriors
Penrith have won nine of their last 10 games at CommBank Stadium
Read more rugby league betting tips and predictions on site.
This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.
