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Penrith Panthers vs Newcastle Knights Preview & Tips - Panthers to keep Knights at bay in NRL

Ryan Tucker

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Last updated: 03 Aug 2024

Ryan Tucker 03 Aug 2024

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Penrith Panthers vs Newcastle Knights expert predictions for Sunday’s Round 22 NRL game
Panthers expected to win comfortably due to Knights' scoring struggles
Nathan Cleary in top form, strong recent performance boosting Panthers' confidence

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Brian To'o of the Panthers celebrates his try. (Getty Images)

Penrith Panthers vs Newcastle Knights Preview

The Panthers should take advantage of the Knights' inability to score points and win this comfortably. Defence should get them through but I also expect them to put a few points on the board too.

Penrith Panthers vs Newcastle Knights Preview
Head to Head
Penrith Panthers Form
Penrith Panthers Team News
Penrith Panthers Team List
Newcastle Knights Form
Newcastle Knights Team News
Newcastle Knights Team List

Penrith have conceded an average of only 15.2 points across their last 5 games and only 12.7 in their last 9 against Newcastle
Newcastle have scored an average of only 16.8 points in their last 7 games.
The Knights average only 15.6 points against top 5 defensive teams.
Penrith fullbacks have a good tryscoring record against the Knights scoring in two of the last three games.

Head to Head

Since the beginning of the 2019 season Penrith and Newcastle have clashed a total of 10 times with Penrith winning all but one game, which ended in a draw.

Penrith Panthers Form

The Panthers are on a 3 game win streak with their demolition of the St George Dragons last weekend consolidating their spot of 2nd on the ladder.

Nathan Cleary was at the top of his game against the Dragons scoring 3 tries, kicking 7 goals as well as notching up 119 Run Metres, 1 Linebreak, 2 Linebreak Assists and 2 Try Assists.

The Panthers dominated Possession (58%) and Territory (72%) while restricting their opponent to only 1125 Run Metres for the game.

Penrith Panthers Team News

With Daine Laurie sustaining a head-knock, the Panthers depth will be tested as Isaiah Iongi is named as the new fullback.

James Fisher-Harris is expected to miss some time with a groin injury picked up last week. Lindsay Smith moves from the bench to the front row while Matt Eisenhuth is elevated to the interchange.

Penrith Panthers Team List

1. Isaiah Iongi

2. Sunia Turuva

3. Izack Tago

4. Casey McLean

5. Brian To'o

6. Jarome Luai

7. Nathan Cleary

8. Moses Leota

9. Mitch Kenny

10. Lindsay Smith

11. Scott Sorensen

12. Liam Martin

13. Isaah Yeo

Interchange

14. Trent Toelau

15. Matthew Eisenhuth

16. Liam Henry

17. Mavrik Geyer

Reserves

18. Luron Patea

19. Jack Cole

20. Brad Schneider

21. Asu Kepaoa

22. Luke Sommerton

Newcastle Knights Form

Newcastle enjoyed their third and final bye last weekend in a much needed rest for the playing group who have lost 2 in a row.

Their opponents in both games have been able to rack up big scores (44 and 30) way above the season average of 21.3 points that the Knights have otherwise restricted teams to.

62 Missed Tackles against the Broncos in Round 20 didn’t help their cause with all but one of their opponents 5 tries coming off the back of poor goal line defence.

Newcastle Knights Team News

Poor old Bradman Best can’t cop a trick and is expected to be out for a considerable amount of time with a hamstring tear. Dylan Lucas is his replacement at centre. Fletcher Sharpe is the first choice winger in this one ahead of Krystian Mapapalangi.

Jackson Hastings has once again been dropped with Phoenix Crossland given the 7 jersey. Jack Cogger takes over at 14.

Adam Elliot will make his comeback this weekend at lock.

Newcastle Knights Team List

1. Kalyn Ponga

2. Fletcher Sharpe

3. Dane Gagai

4. Dylan Lucas

5. Greg Marzhew

6. Tyson Gamble

7. Phoenix Crossland

8. Daniel Saifiti

9. Jayden Brailey

10. Leo Thompson

11. Tyson Frizell

12. Kai Pearce-Paul

13. Adam Elliott

Interchange

14. Jack Cogger

15. Jacob Saifiti

16. Jack Hetherington

17. Mat Croker

Reserves

18. Thomas Cant

19. Brodie Jones

20. Jackson Hastings

21. Will Pryce

22. Krystian Mapapalangi

Verdict

Penrith Panthers v Newcastle Knights

The Panthers are starting to hit their straps and should put on a clinic against the Knights in this one.

Penrith -17.5

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