Penrith Panthers vs NQ Cowboys Prediction: Panthers will be unstoppable

Penrith Stadium will host the National Rugby League encounter between Penrith Panthers and NQ Cowboys. Both teams are off a win in their last league game. Which team will extend their run?

Penrith Panthers secured a win over the Newcastle Knights last time out in the league, securing an 18-26 victory. However, that win was the Penrith Panthers’ third in their previous four games, with their lone defeat coming against the St. George Illawarra Dragons. In the meantime, this team secured wins against the Cronulla Sharks and the Manly Sea Eagles in other encounters, ending with scores of 0-40 and 32-22. This season, Penrith Panthers have accumulated 24 points from 14 matches, positioning them 2nd in the National Rugby League standings.

The NQ Cowboys returned to winning ways against the Canberra Raiders last time they were out in the league. In that game, NQ Cowboys secured a 16-34 win, thanks to a 0-22 win in the first half, despite losing 16-12 in the second half. In recent matches, NQ Cowboys have won four of their last five games, with their lone defeat coming against the New Zealand Warriors. In the meantime, NQ Cowboys defeated South Sydney Rabbitohs, Wests Tigers, and Sydney Roosters in other encounters. In the NRL standings, the NQ Cowboys are seated in the 9th spot with 18 points, coming from 15 matches. 

The NQ Cowboys are performing well right now, and you can make a case that they will be decent here. However, the Penrith Panthers are a tough team to defeat, and it is difficult to bet against them. Therefore, despite the NQ Cowboys’ run of games, the fact that the Panthers are home in this fixture and have a perfect chance of winning makes me back them to win with a good margin in a game that should end with high goals.