Match Analysis: North Queensland Cowboys vs Brisbane Broncos – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-08-30
- Time: 9:35 AM UTC
- Location: Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Game Overview
The Brisbane Broncos travel to Queensland Country Bank Stadium to face the North Queensland Cowboys in Round 26 of the NRL season. The Broncos are favored by bookmakers and data models given their stronger form and historical edge.
Key Factors to Consider
- Broncos show stronger recent form with an estimated 68% win probability from simulation models, reflecting consistency in attack and defense this season while Cowboys have struggled for consistency at home.
- Broncos have a positive historical head-to-head advantage over the Cowboys, including a recent 26-16 victory earlier this year, giving psychological confidence and tactical familiarity.
- No significant injury updates reported for either team that would materially affect the outcome.
- The game being at the Cowboys' home ground adds slight underdog motivation and crowd support, but Broncos are expected to overcome this with superior squad depth.
- Broncos are motivated to secure finals positioning and maintain momentum while Cowboys seek to upset at home but have less to play for this late in the season.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Brisbane Broncos: -197, North Queensland Cowboys: +167, Draw: +2100 | Brisbane Broncos | β β β β β 74% |
Spread | Broncos -4.5 (-120), Cowboys +4.5 (-110) | Broncos -4.5 | β β β β β 70% |
Over/under | Over 50.5 (-115), Under 50.5 (-115) | Over 50.5 | β β β ββ 66% |
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 | Over 50.5 23% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Over 50.5 at 23% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 26.9% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Brisbane Broncos win moneyline, cover the -4.5 spread, and the total points will go over 50.5.
Predicted Score: Brisbane Broncos 28 – 20 North Queensland Cowboys