Newcastle Knights vs Dolphins Tips, Odds, Teams & Predictions – NRL 2025

McDonald Jones Stadium will play host to Thursday's Round 2 NRL game between Newcastle Knights and Dolphins. The game kicks off at 8:00 pm with Newcastle Knights heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Newcastle Knights vs. Dolphins game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Thursday March 13, 2025 at 8:00 pm

Where: McDonald Jones Stadium

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Two-point opening-round winners Newcastle Knights host two-point first-up losers the Dolphins at McDonald Jones Stadium on Thursday.

After an error-riddled first-half performance, the Knights grafted out a 10-8 win over the Tigers in Campbelltown – largely on the back of Kalyn Ponga’s brilliance at both ends of the field, and some big plays from Dylan Lucas, new five-eighth Fletcher Sharpe and big winger Greg Marzhew.

Adam Elliott returns to the bench for Brodie Jones in the Knights’ only change.

The Dolphins were heavily impacted by the weather event in Queensland, ultimately going down to Souths 16-14 in their relocated clash. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow was a standout, Daniel Saifiti made a strong club debut and Jamayne Isaako scored two tries, but direction was lacking.

Kodi Nikorima and Mark Nicholls are back after opting to remain in Brisbane last week, while Oryn Keeley comes into the back-row with Kulikefu Finefeuiaki and Connelly Lemuelu ruled out. Sean O’Sullivan drops to the reserves.

The Knights have a 3-1 advantage in this rivalry, winning the last three encounters – including an 18-14 eclipse at Suncorp in Round 8 last year and a 14-6 victory at home in the final round in what was a straight shootout for eighth spot.

The Dolphins have won only one of their last seven interstate matches, while the Knights went 7-5 at home last season.

A second straight low-scoring cliffhanger is on the cards for these clubs, but the Ponga factor should get the Knights home in a clash between two evenly-matched outfits.

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