NRL 2025 Round 27 – Betting Tips, Odds & Predictions

The final round of the 2025 regular season has arrived! There is just one spot in the top eight that’s still up for grabs. Right now, the Roosters are holding onto that spot, but the Dolphins and Sea Eagles are still in with a shout. The Raiders managed to clinch the Minor Premiership last time out with a win over the Tigers. Meanwhile, the Titans have one more game to try and chalk up a win to avoid the wooden spoon.

Round 27 awaits, so let’s get stuck into some 2025 NRL predictions for all the action!

We kick off the final round with a top-four clash. With the Broncos sitting in fourth spot on the ladder, a win here means they lock in that spot and get two bites at the cherry come the finals series. A few key players are still out for the Broncos, including the likes of Adam Reynolds, Xavier Willison, Selwyn Cobbo and Ezra Mam. The Storm may lose their top two spot to the Bulldogs if they lose here (and the Bulldogs win their game).

The Melbourne side conceded 40 unanswered points in the second half against the Roosters, which put a little dent in their points differential. Jahrome Hughes looks to return in this game from injury, while Xavier Coates, Nick Meaney, Eli Katoa and Josh King are back after being rested last time out. In the Broncos’ last game, they managed to scrape home against the Cowboys. The Storm recently beat the Broncos, 22-2, in Round 23.

Bookmaker	Katherine’s Tip	Odds
	Storm to win	$1.81
	Storm to win	$1.80
	Storm to win	$1.82

Predicted Squads

Brisbane Broncos - Reece Walsh, Josiah Karapani, Kotoni Staggs, Gehamat Shibasaki, Deine Mariner, Billy Walters, Ben Hunt, Corey Jensen, Cory Paix, Payne Haas, Jaiyden Hunt, Jordan Riki, Patrick Carrigan, Tyson Smoothy, Kobe Hetherington, Ben Talty & Brendan Piakura

Melbourne Storm - Ryan Papenhuyzen, Will Warbrick, Jack Howarth, Nick Meaney, Xavier Coates, Cameron Munster, Jahrome Hughes, Stefano Utoikamanu, Bronson Garlick, Josh King, Shawn Blore, Eli Katoa, Trent Loiero, Tyran Wishart, Alec MacDonald, Tui Kamakimica & Ativalu Lisati

The Sea Eagles got the job done over the Dragons last time out, to keep their slim chances of a top-eight finish alive. They have to beat the Warriors here, and beat them by a massive margin, if they want to play finals footy. Realistically, their chances are low, but there’s still hope. Their back-to-back wins over the Dolphins and Dragons have kept them in the hunt, but going down to the Tigers in the game before that probably sealed their fate.

The Warriors went down to the Eels last time out in a surprising loss, 22-26. That loss has seen them drop outside of the top four, and they will need a few things to go their way to claw back a top-four spot. Tolutau Koula’s season is over for the Sea Eagles, thanks to an injury. With the Sea Eagles playing at home, and the Warriors a little down in the dumps, I’m giving the Sea Eagles the slight edge.

Bookmaker	Katherine’s Tip	Odds
	Sea Eagles to win	$1.48
	Sea Eagles to win	$1.50
	Sea Eagles to win	$1.50

Predicted Squads

Manly Sea Eagles - Tom Trbojevic, Jason Saab, Aaron Schoupp, Tommy Talau, Lehi Hopoate, Luke Brooks, Daly Cherry-Evans, Matthew Lodge, Jake Simpkin, Siosiua Taukeiaho, Corey Waddell, Ben Trbojevic, Jazz Tevaga, Joey Walsh, Caleb Navale, Ethan Bullemor & Taniela Paseka

New Zealand Warriors - Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Adam Pompey, Rocco Berry, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Tanah Boyd, James Fisher-Harris, Wayde Egan, Demitric Vaimauga, Kurt Capewell, Marata Niukore, Erin Clark, Te Maire Martin, Eddie Ieremia-Toeava, Tanner Stowers-Smith & Leka Halasima

By the time this game rolls around, the Roosters will know if the Sea Eagles are still alive in the hunt for their final spot in the top eight. It’s simple for the Roosters; if they can win this one, they will knock out the Dolphins and Sea Eagles from finals congestion and clinch the final spot. The Roosters and Rabbitohs have always been a classic rivalry, and both teams look set to welcome back some star power. 

For the Roosters, Sam Walker returns, and for the Rabbitohs, Cameron Murray and Jack Wighton could return. Looking at the way the Roosters played against the Storm last time out, in Melbourne, you’d have to give them the edge. I’m not discounting the Rabbitohs’ three-game winning streak, but their wins have come over teams lower on the ladder (Dragons, Eels, Titans).

Bookmaker	Katherine’s Tip	Odds
	Roosters to win	$1.32
	Roosters to win	$1.25
	Roosters to win	$1.30

Predicted Squads

Sydney Roosters - James Tedesco, Daniel Tupou, Billy Smith, Robert Toia, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Hugo Savala, Sam Walker, Spencer Leniu, Connor Watson, Lindsay Collins, Angus Crichton, Victor Radley, Naufahu Whyte, Benaiah Ioelu, Egan Butcher, Siua Wong & Blake Steep

South Sydney Rabbitohs - Jye Gray, Alex Johnston, Jack Wighton, Isaiah Tass, Tyrone Munro, Ashton Ward, Jamie Humphreys, Sean Keppie, Siliva Havili, Keaon Koloamatangi, Tallis Duncan, Jai Arrow, Lachlan Hubner, Peter Mamouzelos, Brandon Smith, Cody Walker & Cameron Murray

A lot is happening this round, but here are the key factors that will most likely impact your bets:

1. The Sea Eagles still have a mathematical chance of making the finals, and are playing at home for this one. The Warriors have now dropped outside the top four, thanks to a surprise loss to the Eels last time out.
2. Arch-rivals, the Roosters and Rabbitohs, do battle once again. If the Roosters win this one, they’re in the finals. So, there’s a lot on the line, and given the way they played last time out, my money’s on them.
3. The Raiders are officially the 2025 Minor Premiers, and they are resting a lot of their key players. The Dolphins might still be in the hunt for a finals spot, and they’re playing at home. They should win this clash.

Multi of the Week

My multi of the week comes across three different games in Round 27:

• Leg 1 - Manly Sea Eagles vs New Zealand Warriors
• Leg 2 - Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
• Leg 3 - Dolphins vs Canberra Raiders

Saturday’s action begins in Wollongong when the Dragons welcome the Panthers. The Dragons were disappointing against the Sea Eagles, losing 24-40. The game before that, they couldn’t even muster up a single point against the Rabbitohs. So, it looks like the Dragons just want the season to be over. They look set to remain unchanged for this clash against the Panthers. 

Much like the Dragons, the Panthers have also lost their last three games in a row, but they have managed to lock in a finals spot. Coach Cleary rested pretty much all of his starters last time out against the Bulldogs, and he remains tight-lipped about whether they will return for this game. You would have to think a lot of their stars would return for this game, though, to get some game time under their belts before their elimination final.

Bookmaker	Katherine’s Tip	Odds
	Panthers to win	$1.34
	Panthers to win	$1.30
	Panthers to win	$1.33

Predicted Squads

St. George Illawarra Dragons - Clint Gutherson, Christian Tuipulotu, Hayden Buchanan, Mathew Feagai, Tyrell Sloan, Lyhkan King-Togia, Kyle Flanagan, Emre Guler, Damien Cook, David Klemmer, Jacob Halangahu, Jaydn Su'A, Jack de Belin, Jacob Liddle, Luciano Leilua, Hame Sele & Loko Pasifiki Tonga

Penrith Panthers - Dylan Edwards, Thomas Jenkins, Izack Tago, Casey McLean, Brian To'o, Blaize Talagi, Nathan Cleary, Moses Leota, Mitch Kenny, Lindsay Smith, Luke Garner, Liam Martin, Isaah Yeo, Brad Schneider, Liam Henry, Isaiah Papali'i & Scott Sorensen

The Titans and Tigers face off against each other on the Gold Coast, and if the Titans lose this clash, they will get the unwanted honour of the wooden spoon for 2025. It looks like the Titans are another team that just wants the season to be over, and they have been on a slide for a while. Last time out, they went down to the Dolphins. The Tigers put up somewhat of a fight over the Raiders, but still ended up going down 10-24. 

These two teams met only a couple of weeks ago, in Round 20, when the Tigers managed a 79th-minute field goal from Doueihi to seal a one-point win. The Tigers seem to be winning against teams they aren’t expected to win (like the Bulldogs and Sea Eagles), but they are also losing to teams they shouldn’t (like the Cowboys). My money’s still on the Tigers, though, as they look like a more complete team compared to the Titans.

Bookmaker	Katherine’s Tip	Odds
	Tigers to win	$1.74
	Tigers to win	$1.67
	Tigers to win	$1.72

Predicted Squads

Gold Coast Titans - AJ Brimson, Jaylan De Groot, Brian Kelly, Jojo Fifita, Tony Francis, Kieran Foran, Jayden Campbell, Moeaki Fotuaika, Sam Verrills, Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Chris Randall, Beau Fermor, Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, Keano Kini, Klese Haas, Iszac Fa’asumaleaui & Josh Patston

Wests Tigers - Jahream Bula, Sunia Turuva, Taylan May, Starford To'a, Charlie Staines, Jarome Luai, Latu Fainu, Terrell May, Api Koroisau, Fonua Pole, Samuela Fainu, Sione Fainu, Alex Twal, Heath Mason, Royce Hunt, Alex Seyfarth & Tony Sukkar

This shapes up as a fairly interesting clash, as the Bulldogs are still in the hunt for a top-two spot, while the Sharks are alive and kicking for a top-four spot. After losses to the Roosters and Storm, the Bulldogs got the win over a severely undermanned Panthers team. The Sharks have back-to-back wins in the books over the Knights and Titans, and have won four of their last five games.

These two teams have played each other once so far this season, with the Bulldogs getting the better of the Sharks, 20-6, in Round 4. Jacob Kiraz for the Bulldogs and Braydon Trindall for the Sharks look set to miss this clash, both with ankle issues. This looks like a close match, and there’s a lot on the line. Even though it’s a Bulldogs home game, I think the Sharks can get the win here as the underdogs.

Bookmaker	Katherine’s Tip	Odds
	Sharks to win	$2.10
	Sharks to win	$2.20
	Sharks to win	$2.15

Predicted Squads

Canterbury Bulldogs - Connor Tracey, Enari Tuala, Bronson Xerri, Stephen Crichton, Marcelo Montoya, Matt Burton, Lachlan Galvin, Max King, Bailey Hayward, Sam Hughes, Viliame Kikau, Jacob Preston, Jaeman Salmon, Kurt Mann, Sitili Tupouniua, Josh Curran & Reed Mahoney

Cronulla Sharks - William Kennedy, Sione Katoa, Mawene Hiroti, KL Iro, Ronaldo Mulitalo, Hohepa Puru, Nicho Hynes, Addin Fonua-Blake, Blayke Brailey, Toby Rudolf, Billy Burns, Teig Wilton, Jesse Colquhoun, Daniel Atkinson, Sifa Talakai, Thomas Hazelton & Braden Hamlin-Uele

The Dolphins will be hoping the Rabbitohs can snag a victory over the Roosters on Friday night, because that’s the only way their finals chances will still be alive. If the Roosters do lose to the Rabbitohs, the Dolphins must win this game to have a chance (with points differential coming into play as well). As the Raiders have already clinched the Minor Premiership, they will likely rest a lot of their star players.

This gives the Dolphins a more realistic chance of winning this clash, especially considering they are playing at home as well. If the Dolphins’ finals hopes are still alive, Herbie Farnworth will likely play. The Raiders beat the Dolphins earlier in the season, 40-28, in Round 8. This looks like a completely different story, and with the Raiders resting a lot of their starters, it’s the Dolphins game to lose.

Bookmaker	Katherine’s Tip	Odds
	Dolphins to win	$1.35
	Dolphins to win	$1.30
	Dolphins to win	$1.35

Predicted Squads

Dolphins - Trai Fuller, Jamayne Isaako, Jake Averillo, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Tevita Naufahu, Kodi Nikorima, Isaiya Katoa, Francis Molo, Jeremy Marshall-King, Felise Kaufusi, Kulikefu Finefuiaki, Oryn Keeley, Kurt Donoghoe, Aublix Tawha, Connelly Lemuelu, Mark Nicholls & Josh Kerr

Canberra Raiders - Chevy Stewart, Savelio Tamale, Simi Sasagi, Sebastian Kris, Michael Asomua, Adam Cook, Ethan Sanders, Trey Mooney, Owen Pattie, Noah Martin, Ata Mariota, Matty Nicholson, Morgan Smithies, Danny Levi, Myles Martin, Vena Patuki-Case & Joe Roddy

The final game of the 2025 regular season sees the Eels welcome the Knights to CommBank Stadium. The Eels will miss out on a finals berth this season. Meanwhile, if the Titans manage a win over the Tigers earlier in the round, the Knights will be looking for a win here so they don’t finish off with the wooden spoon. If the Titans lose, then they will finish with the spoon, and the Knights won’t get that unwanted title.

The Eels have managed to string together back-to-back wins over the Roosters and Warriors, and they have won three of their last four. On the flip side, the Knights’ slide continued, and they went down to the Sharks, 16-40, last time out. Based on form and pure motivation, you’d have to say the Eels look like the winners in this one. I think they’ll look to put on a show in front of their home crowd to finish off the season with a bang.

Bookmaker	Katherine’s Tip	Odds
	Eels -12.5	$1.90
	Eels -11.5	$1.83
	Eels -11.5	$1.82

Predicted Squads

Parramatta Eels - Isaiah Iongi, Zac Lomax, Will Penisini, Sean Russell, Josh Addo-Carr, Joash Papali’i, Mitch Moses, J’maine Hopgood, Ryley Smith, Junior Paulo, Kelma Tuilagi, Jack Williams, Dylan Walker, Tallyn Da Silva, Matt Doorey, Charlie Guymer & Kitione Kautoga

Newcastle Knights - Fletcher Hunt, Dom Young, Dane Gagai, Bradman Best, Greg Marzhew, Jake Arthur, Jack Cogger, Jacob Saifiti, Phoenix Crossland, Leo Thompson, Jermaine McEwen, Kai Pearce-Paul, Tyson Frizell, Jayden Brailey, Mat Croker, Thomas Cant & Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana

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