Go Media Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 16 NRL game between New Zealand Warriors and Penrith Panthers. The game kicks off at 3:00 pm with New Zealand Warriors heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the New Zealand Warriors vs. Penrith Panthers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday June 21, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Where: Go Media Stadium
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New Zealand Warriors vs Penrith Panthers Odds
New Zealand Warriors vs Penrith Panthers Preview
The New Zealand Warriors will look to continue their top-four push when they host the Penrith Panthers at Go Media Stadium on Saturday. Rejuvenated after a bye, the Warriors are flying high, coming off a dominant 40-10 dismantling of the Sharks in Round 15 — their seventh win in their past eight outings. With Wayde Egan returning at hooker and Moala Graham-Taufa named in the centres, Andrew Webster’s side is well placed to keep its momentum going.
Penrith, also fresh from a week off, sits outside the top eight but showed resilience in a hard-fought 18-14 victory over the Tigers. Coach Ivan Cleary has elected to rest his State of Origin contingent, opening the door for Daine Laurie, Brad Schneider, and Paul Alamoti to step into starting roles.
With their spine intact and recent form on their side, the Warriors will enter as favourites, particularly at home, where they’ve proven hard to break down.
New Zealand Warriors vs Penrith Panthers Tip
We're tipping New Zealand Warriors to win at $1.22 odds.
New Zealand Warriors vs Penrith Panthers Teams
Warriors team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Adam Pompey 4. Moala Graham-Taufa 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Luke Metcalf 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Marata Niukore 11. Leka Halasima 12. Jacob Laban 13. Erin Clark 14. Te Maire Martin 15. Jackson Ford 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Tanner Stowers-Smith 18. Samuel Healey 20. Bunty Afoa 21. Tanah Boyd 22. Edward Kosi 23. Eddie Ieremia
Penrith Panthers team: 1. Daine Laurie 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Izack Tago 4. Casey McLean 5. Paul Alamoti 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Brad Schneider 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Isaiah Papali’i 13. Matt Eisenhuth 14. Trent Toelau 15. Liam Henry 16. Luron Patea 17. Luke Garner 18. Luke Sommerton 19. Jack Cole 20. Mavrik Geyer 21. Preston Riki 22. Austin Dias 23. Harrison Hassett 24. Jaxen Edgar