Match Analysis: Newcastle Knights vs New Zealand Warriors – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-07-20
- Time: 6:05 AM UTC
- Location: McDonald Jones Stadium
Game Overview
The upcoming match between Newcastle Knights and New Zealand Warriors is expected to be closely contested despite the Warriors being favored. Recent form and head-to-head statistics play crucial roles in assessing the teams' strengths and weaknesses.
Key Factors to Consider
- New Zealand Warriors have shown stronger recent form, winning significant matches like against the Wests Tigers and South Sydney Rabbitohs. Newcastle Knights have been inconsistent, struggling against top-tier teams.
- Historically, head-to-head matchups have favored the Warriors, though recent encounters have been competitive.
- As of the latest updates, there are no significant injuries reported for either team that would drastically impact the outcome.
- Weather conditions and home-field advantage could slightly favor the Knights, but not significantly enough to alter the odds dramatically.
- Both teams are motivated to secure valuable points in the NRL standings, but the Warriors might have an edge in maintaining their stronger season trajectory.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Newcastle Knights: 1.90, New Zealand Warriors: 1.57 (implied), Draw: 22.00 | New Zealand Warriors | ★★★☆☆ 68% |
Spread | New Zealand Warriors: -7.5 at -115 | Newcastle Knights +7.5 | ★★★★☆ 74% |
Over/under | Over: 43.5 at -115, Under: 43.5 at -115 | Under 43.5 | ★★★☆☆ 59% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | New Zealand Warriors -7% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Under 43.5 10% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 43.5 at 10% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 11.9% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
New Zealand Warriors to win with a close margin.
Predicted Score: New Zealand Warriors 22-20 Newcastle Knights