Panthers vs Knights Prediction and Tips - NRL Preliminary Final 2026
Last updated: Sep 20, 2026, 11:15PM | Published: Sep 20, 2026, 10:15PM
The Panthers will take on the Knights in NRL Preliminary Final action at Panthers Stadium on Sunday, September 27, beginning at 4:00pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Panthers vs Knights game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Penrith vs Newcastle 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Panthers an 82% chance of defeating the Knights at Panthers Stadium.
Panthers vs Knights: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for this NRL clash at Panthers Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Panthers $1.23, Knights $4.20
- Line: Panthers -10.5 ($1.91), Knights +10.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 42.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Panthers at $1.23 and the Knights at $4.20.
The Panthers are 10.5-point favourites against the Knights, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Knights (+10.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 42.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Panthers (-10.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 42.5-point over/under is expected to go over 58% of the time.
Panthers vs Knights: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Panthers at $1.23 with Bet365
- Line: Panthers -10.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 42.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Panthers vs Knights: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Panthers vs Knights at Panthers Stadium is the Panthers winning 29-15.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Panthers vs Knights match on Sunday, September 27, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
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Panthers vs Knights: Essential Details
The NRL Preliminary Final clash between the Panthers and Knights at Panthers Stadium is scheduled to commence at 4:00pm AEST on Sunday, September 27.
- Teams: Penrith Panthers vs Newcastle Knights
- Date: Sunday 27 September 2026
- Kick-off: 4:00pm AEST
- Location: Panthers Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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