Saturday matches feature the Sharks against the Titans at Toyota Stadium, the Raiders taking on the Cowboys at Canberra Stadium while the Knights tackle top team the Dragons at EnergyAustralia Stadium.
On Sunday two matches are scheduled with Wests Tigers hosting the Storm at Leichhardt Oval while the Roosters meet the Sea Eagles in what should be a top match-up at Sydney Football Stadium.
The Monday night game at ANZ Stadium features the Bulldogs and Panthers in another top round of NRL action.
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Friday, August 27, ANZ Stadium, 7.35pm Last Week
The Rabbitohs (10W-12L) were smashed 54-18 by the Panthers at CUA Stadium while the Eels (10-12) went down at home by 2 points to the Tigers.
Recent History
2010
ANZ Stadium
Rabbitohs
8
vs
22
Eels
2009
ANZ Stadium
Rabbitohs
16 vs
16 Eels
2009
ANZ Stadium
Rabbitohs
8
vs
14
Eels
2008
ANZ Stadium
Rabbitohs 32
vs
20
Eels
2007
Parramatta Stadium
Rabbitohs
12
vs
18
Eels
The Eels have not lost to the Rabbitohs at this venue in their past three clashes and the Rabbitohs have only scored double figures once in those three meetings.
Referees: Ben Cummins, Matt Cecchin
Our Tip: South Sydney RabbitohsBoth sides are coming off disappointing losses last round and in a game that could realistically go either way we think the Rabbitohs are the value in this match especially if you pick your own line at Centrebet and take a points head start.
Sunday August 27, Mt Smart Stadium 6.05pm Last Week
The Warriors (12-10) lost by 3 points to the Sea Eagles in a tight encounter at Brookvale Oval while the Broncos (11-11) were very disappointing in their 44-18 ;oss to the Knights at EnergyAustralia Stadium.
Recent History
2010
Suncorp Stadium
Warriors 48
vs
16
Broncos
2009
Suncorp Stadium
Warriors
14
vs
28
Broncos
2009
Mt Smart Stadium
Warriors
10
vs
26
Broncos
2008
Mt Smart Stadium
Warriors 16
vs
12
Broncos
2007
Mt Smart Stadium
Warriors 24
vs
14
Broncos
The Warriors scored an easy win over the Broncos at Suncorp earlier this season while the Brisbane side won both matches when they met last season including one at this venue. The New Zealanders won the previous two encounters prior to that.
Referees: Jared Maxwell, Tony De Las Heras
Our Tip: New Zealand WarriorsMichael Luck is set to miss for the Warriors but they should be able to get the points in front of a vocal home crowd against a Broncos side still without the inspirational Darren Lockyer.
Saturday, August 28, Toyota Stadium, 5.30pm Last Week
The Sharks (6-16) travelled to AAMI in Melbourne and lost 24-4 to the Storm while the Titans (14-8) scored a top 9 point win over the Roosters at Sydney Football Stadium on Monday night.
Recent History
2009
Skilled Park
Sharks
10
vs
20
Titans
2008
Toyota Stadium
Sharks 30
vs
14
Titans
2008
Skilled Park
Sharks
4
vs
18
Titans
2007
Toyota Stadium
Sharks 28
vs
12
Titans
2007
Carrara Stadium
Sharks
16
vs
18
Titans
Past five meetings have alternated winners to the home state team which means its the Sharks turn to win if that trend continues.
Referees: Chris James, Jason Robinson
Our Tip: Gold Coast TitansThe Sharks probably represent some value at home on recent history between these two sides but we fancy the in-form Titans to continue in the same vein and get the points over Cronulla.
Saturday, August 28, Canberra Stadium, 7.30pm Last Week
The Raiders (11-11) were too good at home for the Dragons winning by 16 points while the Cowboys (5-17) were valiant against the Bulldogs at Dairy Farmers Stadium before going down by 2 points.
Recent History
2010
Dairy Farmers Stadium
Raiders
8
vs
16
Cowboys
2009
Canberra Stadium
Raiders 23
vs
18
Cowboys
2008
Dairy Farmers Stadium
Raiders
10
vs
22
Cowboys
2007
Dairy Farmers Stadium
Raiders
22
vs
28
Cowboys
2007
Canberra Stadium
Raiders
24
vs
28
Cowboys
The Cowboys have won four of their past five meetings against the Raiders which includes a victory at Canberra Stadium but that was back in 2007. The last meeting at this venue was last season where Canberra won by five points while the Cowboys won their earlier clash this season at home.
Referees: Ashley Klein, Brett Suttor
Our Tip: Canberra RaidersOne would expect the Raiders to comfortably win this match at home on their recent form but recent history says they won’t want to take the Cowboys lightly or it could come back to haunt them.
Considering the Cowboys are showing $7 and have won four of their last five encounters against the Raiders, with the only loss being by 5 points, they could be worth a long shot if you pick your own line at Centrebet and take a few points head start.
Sat, August 28, EnergyAustralia Stadium, 7.30pm Last Week
The Knights (10-12) massacred the Broncos at home 44-18 while the Dragons (15-7) suffered a 32-16 loss away to the Raiders.
Recent History
2009
WIN Jubilee Oval
Knights 24
vs
18
Dragons
2008
EnergyAustralia Stadium
Knights
16
vs
24
Dragons
2007
EnergyAustralia Stadium
Knights
4
vs
20
Dragons
2007
WIN Jubilee Oval
Knights 16
vs
12
Dragons
2006
EnergyAustralia Stadium
Knights
12
vs
38
Dragons
The Dragons have won the past three meetings at this venue against the Knights scoring 20+ points on each occasion.
Referees: Shayne Hayne, Gerard Sutton
Our Tip: St George DragonsExpect the Knights to come out hard on ‘Old Boys Night’ and serve it up to the Dragons but we expect St George to withstand the Newcastle challenge and escape with a victory.
August 29, Leichhardt Oval, Sunday, 2.00pm Last Week
Wests Tigers (14-8) scored a solid 23-16 win over the Roosters at SFS while down at AAMI Park the Storm (13-9) were too good for the Sharks to the tune of 20 points.
Recent History
2009
Olympic Park
Tigers
12
vs
14
Storm
2009
Leichhardt Oval
Tigers 16
vs
6
Storm
2008
Campbelltown Stadium
Tigers
18
vs
30
Storm
2007
Bluetongue Stadium
Tigers 30
vs
12
Storm
2007
Olympic Park
Tigers
16
vs
18
Storm
These matches have alternated winners in the past five encounters and the last match at this venue resulted in a 10 point win to the Tigers.
Referees: Gavin Badger, Alan Shortall
Our Tip: Wests TigersThe in-form Tigers at Leichhardt Oval look the goods for ours especially against a travelling Storm side with nothing to play for but pride.
Sunday, August 29, Sydney Football Stadium, 3.05pm Last Week
The Roosters (12-10) went down by 9 points at home to the Titans while the Sea Eagles (12-10) scored a last gasp win at home over the Warriors 19-16 in a sound display.
Recent History
2009
Sydney Football Stadium
Rooster
12
vs
44
Eagles
2009
Brookvale Oval
Rooster
18
vs
38
Eagles
2008
Sydney Football Stadium
Rooster 34
vs
12
Eagles
2008
Brookvale Oval
Rooster
0
vs
42
Eagles
2007
Brookvale Oval
Rooster
0
vs
56
Eagles
The Sea Eagles have won four of the last five clashes against the Roosters scoring 38 points or more on four occasions.
Referees: Tony Archer, Matt Cecchin
Our Tip: Sydney RoostersThe Sea Eagles are probably the value here on recent history but considering their injury concerns we fancy the Roosters will have too much up front for Manly and take the points.
Monday, August 30, ANZ Stadium, 7.00pm Last Week
The Bulldogs (8-14) travelled to Queensland to defeat the Cowboys 22-20 while the Panthers (13-9) went on a scoring rampage over the Rabbitohs winning 54-18 at Cua Stadium.
Recent History
2010
CUA Stadium
Bulldogs
16
vs
31
Panthers
2009
ANZ Stadium
Bulldogs 19
vs
12
Panthers
2009
CUA Stadium
Bulldogs 28
vs
26
Panthers
2008
CUA Stadium
Bulldogs
16
vs
52
Panthers
2008
ANZ Stadium
Bulldogs
4
vs
30
Panthers
The Panthers won the early season clash by 15 points at CUA Stadium while the Bulldogs won both encounters last season including a victory at this venue.
Referees: Tony De Las Heras, Steve Lyons
Our Tip: Penrith PanthersDavid Stagg misses for the Bulldogs and all things being equal the Panthers should come away with the victory here but recent history says the Bulldogs are not without some chance and could be an option if you pick your own line at Centrebet and take a few points head start.
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Round 25 of NRL Rugby League commences on Friday night 27th August when Rabbitohs take on the Eels at ANZ Stadium and the Warriors host the Broncos at Mt Smart Stadium in a couple of exciting clashes to start the round.
