Penrith Panthers have stuttered in recent weeks and Friday throws up another challenge as the NRL table-toppers host the improving South Sydney Rabbitohs.
While Penrith have an impressive record in this fixture and an excellent record at CommBank Stadium, the lack of their star players and their recent dip in form in the NRL suggest the Rabbitohs could pull off a scalp before the weekend.
Penrith Panthers v South Sydney Rabbitohs Tips Summary
Best Bet - South Sydney Rabbitohs to win @ 2.55
Alternative Bet - Under 45.5 total points @ 1.86
Bet Builder - Cody Walker & Edward Kosi anytime tryscorers @ 9.00
Penrith Panthers v South Sydney Rabbitohs Prediction
Best Bet: South Sydney Rabbitohs to win @ 2.55
While the Panthers have won 13 of their last 16 games against the Rabbitohs, Penrith head into this game on the back of back-to-back defeats against the Gold Coast Titans and the North Queensland Cowboys.
With the likes of Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo and Liam Martin away with New South Wales, Penrith are missing some of their biggest names and the Rabbitohs can take advantage.
Following a 48-6 win at home over the Brisbane Broncos and a 32-12 victory on the road against the Parramatta Eels last time out, the Bunnies head into this game in good form and are tipped to cause an upset against this weakened Panthers outfit at CommBank Stadium.
Alternative Bet: Under 45.5 total points @ 1.86
The Panthers have been struggling for points in their last couple of games, averaging just 15 across their last two matches against the Titans and the Cowboys.
Souths’ defence has been impressive, conceding just 18 points in their last two matches against the Broncos and the Eels.
With that in mind, a game with under 45.5 total points appeals at odds of 1.86.
Penrith Panthers v South Sydney Rabbitohs Bet Builder Tip
Cody Walker anytime tryscorer
Edward Kosi anytime tryscorer
Pays 9.00
Cody Walker has scored six tries in his last five games at CommBank Stadium and is backed in the anytime tryscorer market here.
Completing this two-fold bet builder, Edward Kosi is also tipped to score, having gone over for tries in both of his last two appearances for the Bunnies.
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Key Match Stats
Penrith Panthers head into this game on the back of back-to-back defeats
South Sydney Rabbitohs go into this match following back-to-back wins
The Rabbitohs have lost three of their last four away matches
The Panthers have won 13 of their last 16 games against the Rabbitohs
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