NRL Round 25 betting tips & predictions | August 21–24, 2025

With just two weeks left in the 2025 NRL regular season, Round 25 is packed with finals-shaping matchups and elimination-style games.

Friday night’s headline clash between the Raiders and Panthers sets the tone, while the Roosters and Broncos look to cement their runs heading into September.

Here’s our full game-by-game rugby league betting preview with value picks and best odds.

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South Sydney Rabbitohs vs St George Illawarra Dragons

Thursday, Aug. 21 – 7:50pm AEST – Accor Stadium, New South Wales

The Bunnies showed grit in their win over Parramatta and get a massive boost with Keaon Koloamatangi back in the lineup. The Dragons are short-staffed after concussions to key forwards, leaving them exposed through the middle. With Alex Johnston chasing the try-scoring record and Souths finding late-season energy, they look like the safer play.

Penrith Panthers vs Canberra Raiders

Friday, Aug. 22 – 6pm AEST – Glen Willow Oval, Mudgee, New South Wales

Penrith’s nine-game win streak ended last week and their top-four hopes are slipping. The Raiders, on the other hand, are fresh off a bye and loaded with belief, while Ethan Strange’s hot streak — eight tries in nine games — adds more firepower. As underdogs, Canberra look like one of the weekend’s best value bets with the top online betting sites.

Melbourne Storm vs Canterbury Bulldogs

Friday, Aug. 22 – 8pm AEST – AAMI Park, Victoria

The Storm proved their big-game credentials with a golden-point win over Penrith in Round 24, thanks to Harry Grant’s brilliance. The Bulldogs, crushed by the Roosters, are stumbling at the wrong time. Melbourne are always tough at home, but with the Dogs priced up, they’re a sneaky underdog play in what could be a tight, finals-style battle.

Manly Sea Eagles vs Dolphins

Saturday, Aug. 23 – 3pm AEST – 4 Pines Park, New South Wales

Manly’s offense has collapsed, scoring only 32 points over the past four weeks. The Dolphins remain inconsistent but still average 26 points per game in that span. With Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Jamayne Isaako providing strike power, the ‘Phins look better equipped to win this virtual elimination final.

Gold Coast Titans vs New Zealand Warriors

Saturday, Aug. 23 – 5:30pm AEST – Cbus Super Stadium, Queensland

The Titans have dominated this rivalry, winning six of the last seven. With AJ Brimson, Jayden Campbell, and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui leading the way, they’ve got enough punch to cause another upset. The Warriors bring back key players but often stumble on Aussie soil, giving Gold Coast a prime shot.

Parramatta Eels vs Sydney Roosters

Saturday, Aug. 23 – 7:35pm AEST – CommBank Stadium, New South Wales

The Roosters are red-hot, racking up 116 points in their past three games. James Tedesco is back in form and Sam Walker is controlling tempo. The Eels are dangerous at times, but their leaky defense is ripe for a blowout against a Roosters side charging toward the playoffs.

Newcastle Knights vs Brisbane Broncos

Sunday, Aug. 24 – 2pm AEST – McDonald Jones Stadium, New South Wales

The Knights are in free fall with six straight losses and a defense giving up 36 points per game in that stretch. The Broncos are aiming for a top-four spot, and Reece Walsh has reignited their attack. Newcastle’s issues at the back make them vulnerable to another big score.

Wests Tigers vs North Queensland Cowboys

Sunday, Aug. 24 – 4:05pm AEST – Leichhardt Oval, New South Wales

The Tigers have shown grit down the stretch, but the Cowboys looked slick in dismantling Newcastle and have more strike power. With Tom Dearden and Scott Drinkwater running the show, North Queensland look primed to knock off the Tigers in Sydney.

NRL Round 25 multi of the week

• Rabbitohs -1.5
• Raiders H2H
• Bulldogs H2H
• Dolphins H2H
• Titans H2H
• Roosters 13+
• Broncos 13+
• Cowboys H2H