Warriors vs Knights Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 8, 2025
Last updated: Apr 25, 2025, 8:00AM | Published: Apr 21, 2025, 9:55AM
The Warriors will face the Knights in NRL Round 8 action at Go Media Stadium on Friday, starting at 6:05pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Warriors vs Knights game, along with the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's New Zealand vs Newcastle NRL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Warriors a 69% chance of beating the Knights at Go Media Stadium.
Warriors vs Knights: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at Go Media Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Warriors $1.36, Knights $3.25
- Line: Warriors -8.5 ($1.91), Knights +8.5 ($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 Warriors at $1.36 and the Knights at $3.25.
The Warriors are listed as 8.5-point favourites against the Knights, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Knights (+8.5) 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 model, the Knights (+8.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 42.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 56% of the time.
Warriors vs Knights: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Knights at $3.25 with Bet365
- Line: Knights +8.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 42.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Warriors vs Knights predictions are based on world-class simulations and betting experience to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Warriors have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Knights to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Warriors vs Knights: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Warriors vs Knights at Go Media Stadium on Friday is the Warriors winning 23-16.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Warriors vs Knights match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Warriors vs Knights: Try Scorers
Looking for Warriors vs Knights try scorers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Warriors' Adam Pompey is the most likely player to score the first try in New Zealand vs Newcastle.
Pompey has a 8.4% chance of scoring the first try at Go Media Stadium, while the Warriors star has a 44.4% chance of scoring a try at any time during the match.
Scroll down for our full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
New Zealand Warriors
- Adam Pompey: 8.4% probability
- Taine Tuaupiki: 6.8% probability
- Ali Leiataua: 6.0% probability
- Luke Metcalf: 5.8% probability
- Rocco Berry: 4.6% probability
Newcastle Knights
- James Schiller: 7.4% probability
- Greg Marzhew: 6.0% probability
- Bradman Best: 5.4% probability
- Kalyn Ponga: 3.9% probability
- Dane Gagai: 3.4% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
New Zealand Warriors
- Adam Pompey: 44.4% probability
- Taine Tuaupiki: 39.8% probability
- Luke Metcalf: 34.6% probability
- Ali Leiataua: 34.2% probability
- Rocco Berry: 29.5% probability
Newcastle Knights
- James Schiller: 40.4% probability
- Greg Marzhew: 36.1% probability
- Bradman Best: 31.3% probability
- Kalyn Ponga: 24.0% probability
- Dane Gagai: 22.7% probability
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Warriors vs Knights game.
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Warriors vs Knights: Essential Details
The NRL Round 8 clash between the Warriors and Knights at Go Media Stadium is scheduled to begin at 6:05pm AEST on Friday.
- Teams: New Zealand Warriors vs Newcastle Knights
- Date: Friday 25 April 2025
- Kick-off: 6:05pm AEST
- Location: Go Media Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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