Optus Stadium will play host to Wednesday's State of Origin game between Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues. The game kicks off at 8:05 pm with the New South Wales heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Queensland Maroons vs New South Wales Blues game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Wednesday June 18, 2025 at 8:05 pm

Where: Optus Stadium

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Queensland Maroons vs New South Wales Blues Preview

After a commanding 18-6 win at Suncorp Stadium, NSW head west with the series on the line and momentum firmly in their favour. The Blues dominated Queensland across the park in Game I, their forward pack – led by man-of-the-match Payne Haas and Isaah Yeo – outmuscling the Maroons and allowing their backs to shine.

Latrell Mitchell and Stephen Crichton were clinical, and Zac Lomax capitalised with a double, while Dylan Edwards sealed the deal late. Queensland, meanwhile, has reacted to a flat performance by axing veteran Daly Cherry-Evans for Tom Dearden, as part of a wider spine shake-up.

The Maroons have lost both previous Origins in Perth by big margins, and without dominance up front, they risk a repeat. NSW’s Perth pedigree, and the Cleary-Luai reunion, makes them deserved favourites to wrap up the series.