Match Analysis: Newcastle Knights vs Brisbane Broncos – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-08-24
- Time: 4:00 AM UTC
- Location: McDonald Jones Stadium
Game Overview
The Brisbane Broncos enter this Round 25 NRL matchup as strong favourites against the Newcastle Knights, showing superior recent form, team structure, and attacking capabilities. The Knights struggle defensively and will find it hard to contain the Broncos' well-organized offense.
Key Factors to Consider
- Broncos are in peak form with a robust defense and high-scoring attack, averaging 13 points more per game than the Knights. The Knights have leaked points consistently and show poor recent form.
- Broncos have dominated recent clashes, holding a solid advantage in the power rankings (Broncos 4 vs Knights 12) and winning the majority of head-to-head meetings this season.
- No significant injury reports altering major squads; Broncos maintain full strength while the Knights have minor absences but nothing impacting their already weakened setup.
- Match is played at McDonald Jones Stadium, traditionally a Knights fortress, but this advantage is minimal against the Broncosβ form and class this season.
- Broncos motivated to maintain top positioning late in the season, while Knights fight to salvage pride but with less incentive as playoffs odds diminish.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Brisbane Broncos: -335, Newcastle Knights: +265, Draw: +2300 | Brisbane Broncos | β β β β β 79% |
Spread | Brisbane Broncos -12.5: +105, Newcastle Knights +12.5: -135 | Broncos -12.5 | β β β β β 75% |
Over/under | Over 45.5: -115, Under 45.5: -115 | Under 45.5 | β β β β β 70% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Brisbane Broncos 3% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Under 45.5 31% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 45.5 at 31% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 35.5% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Brisbane Broncos moneyline win, cover -12.5 spread, under 45.5 total points
Predicted Score: Brisbane Broncos 24 – Newcastle Knights 14