• The Warriors have averaged 9.5 points against the Panthers in their last 8 games
• Penrith are averaging only 22.8 points this season
• 7 of the last 8 games played between these teams has gone Under the Game Total
• Brian To’o has scored 7 tries in his previous 5 games against New Zealand

Head to Head

Penrith have absolutely dominated the Head to Head between these teams since the start of the 2019 season.

They have played eight regular season games seven of which have been won by the Panthers. The most recent game played was the first week of finals last year and was also won by Penrith 32-6.

New Zealand Warriors Form

The Warriors haven’t won in their last 5 outings and have a Points Differential of -47 points across that span. A team that was top of the Defensive rankings for the majority of 2023 have completely fallen off a cliff.

New Zealand were never in the game against the Roosters last weekend, despite winning the second half 18-16 the damage was already done early with the Roosters running out winners 38-18. The Warriors allowed their opponents to score 7 tries on only 19 Tackles Inside 20m.

New Zealand Warriors Team News

A couple of big changes for the Warriors due to injury. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad moves to five-eighth and Te Maire Martin to halfback with Shaun Johnson ruled out. Ali Leiataua lines up at centre in place of Rocco Berry with Marcelo Montoya returning to the top side.

Freddy Lussick is in concussion protocol so Jacob Laban has been added to the interchange.