Carrington Park will play host to Saturday's Round 12 NRL game between Penrith Panthers and Newcastle Knights. The game kicks off at 5:30 pm with Penrith Panthers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Penrith Panthers vs. Newcastle Knights game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday May 24, 2025 at 5:30 pm

Where: Carrington Park

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Penrith Panthers vs Newcastle Knights Preview

Penrith head to their second home in Bathurst on Saturday, hosting Newcastle in what looms as a gritty, low-scoring affair at Carrington Park. The Panthers have made the Central West a fortress, but this clash shapes as a defensive arm-wrestle rather than a shootout. The under has hit in 63.6% of games played in Bathurst, and it’s 4-from-4 in recent Panthers-Knights meetings.

Newcastle’s attack has sputtered in 2024, surpassing 14 points just three times, and the under has saluted in 11 of their last 13 overall — and in five straight away from McDonald Jones Stadium. Penrith aren’t exactly at full strength either, with key strike weapons unavailable. Still, Fletcher Sharpe continues to impress with 18 tries in 22 appearances, while Blaize Talagi has crossed in three of his past four. Expect a tough, grinding contest in Bathurst, where defence is likely to dominate.