Suncorp 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 May 28, 2025 at 8:05 pm

Where: Suncorp Stadium

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Queensland Maroons vs New South Wales Blues Preview

After reclaiming the Origin shield in dramatic fashion last year, NSW enters Game I with momentum, but plenty of questions. The Blues’ 2024 triumph under Michael Maguire snapped a painful losing streak, capped by a gritty 14-4 decider win at Suncorp. Now, with Laurie Daley’s fingerprints on selection, they return to ‘The Cauldron’ aiming to buck history—Queensland has won five of the past six series openers.

Nathan Cleary’s return pushes Mitch Moses to five-eighth, with Latrell Mitchell and Zac Lomax offering strike out wide. NSW is missing injured stars Bradman Best and Cameron Murray, while Payne Haas remains in doubt.

Queensland welcomes back Cameron Munster and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, but fields three rookies including bolter Robert Toia. With Ben Hunt and Selwyn Cobbo absent and Kalyn Ponga out of sorts, the Maroons face a stern test.

Expect a typically bruising opener. If NSW’s composure holds, they could silence the Suncorp faithful once again.

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