We take a look at Friday nights (16/8/2019) Week 22 NRL match which is between the Brisbane Broncos and the Penrith Panthers. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Friday August 16, 7:55pm
Where: Suncorp Stadium
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Preview:
It’s only fitting that Brisbane’s season might be decided in a primetime blockbuster at Suncorp, and if it’s anything like last week’s nail-biting win over the Cowboys, Bronco fans could be in for a nervous night.
One of these sides should play finals, but is either a serious contender?
The Panthers deserve their place in the top eight following last week’s home win over the Sharks. Penrith sits seventh on the ladder, and if Nathan Cleary and Dylan Edwards can continue to dominate as they did against Cronulla, Brisbane could be in for a long night.
The Broncos are 4-4 at home this year as they look to build on last week’s less than convincing win. Errors and penalties nearly got the better of Brisbane, and despite their three-game winning streak over the Panthers, it appears even the bookies are struggling to find confidence in the Broncos.
With that in mind, Penrith hasn’t won at Suncorp since 2016, and as their 4-5 record as the away underdog suggests, it’s difficult to find faith in a Panthers upset.
For as bad as the Broncos have been defensively, it’s not like the Panthers have been any better. Penrith leads the league in missed tackles, while they also rank first in penalties conceded.
Backing the Broncos at home has been risky this season, particularly against top eight sides. Even so, with a chance to leapfrog the Panthers on the ladder, back Brisbane to delight a big Suncorp crowd.
Tip: Penrith Panthers at $2.15
Value Tip: First Try Scorer: Josh Mansour at $10.00
Teams:
Broncos: 1. Anthony Milford 5. Jamayne Isaako 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 2. Corey Oates 6. Darius Boyd 7. Jake Turpin 8. Matthew Lodge 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Payne Haas 11. David Fifita 12. Tevita Pangai 13. Joe Ofahengaue Interchange: 14. James Segeyaro 15. Thomas Flegler 16. Rhys Kennedy 17. Patty Carrigan Reserves: 18. Herbie Farnworth 19. Matt Gillett 20. Izaia Perese 21. Alex Glenn
Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Josh Mansour 3. Stephen Crichton 4. Brent Naden 5. Brian To’o 6. James Maloney 7. Nathan Cleary 8. James Tamou 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo Interchange: 14. Sione Katoa 15. Spencer Leniu 16. Moses Leota 17. Reagan Campbell-Gillard Reserves: 18. Dean Whare 19. William Burns 20. Kaide Ellis 21. Hame Sele
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
