NRL Round 25 betting tips, multi picks & predictions

With just two rounds left in the NRL 2025 regular season, Round 25 serves up finals-shaping blockbusters and a handful of do-or-die clashes.

The Raiders and Panthers headline Friday night in Mudgee, while the Roosters and Broncos look to strengthen their runs.

Here’s our full game-by-game NRL betting preview with value picks for every matchup.

South Sydney Rabbitohs v St George Illawarra Dragons

Thursday, August 21 – 7:50pm AEST – Accor Stadium, Sydney

Souths pulled off a gritty win over Parramatta and now get a huge boost with Keaon Koloamatangi returning to strengthen their pack. The Dragons have shown fight but are reeling from concussions to key forwards, leaving them thin through the middle. With Alex Johnston chasing history and the Rabbitohs finding some late-season spark, they look the safer play.

Penrith Panthers v Canberra Raiders

Friday, August 22 – 6pm AEST – Glen Willow Oval, Mudgee

The Panthers’ nine-game streak was snapped last week and their top-four hopes are wobbling. By contrast, the Raiders are brimming with belief after downing Manly before their bye, while Ethan Strange is in red-hot form with eight tries in nine games. At the odds, Canberra shape as serious value with the top online bookmakers.

Melbourne Storm v Canterbury Bulldogs

Friday, August 22 – 8pm AEST – AAMI Park, Melbourne

Melbourne’s golden-point escape over Penrith proved they’re still built for big moments, and Harry Grant’s influence remains enormous. The Bulldogs, smashed by the Roosters, have lost momentum at the wrong time. While their defence is usually gritty, the Storm at home are a different beast — but the Dogs’ price makes them a cheeky underdog shot in a finals-style grind.

Manly Sea Eagles v Dolphins

Saturday, August 23 – 3pm AEST – 4 Pines Park, Sydney

Manly’s attack has fallen apart, with just 32 points in four weeks. The Dolphins, while inconsistent, continue to score freely. With Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Jamayne Isaako sparking from the back, Kristian Woolf’s men look better equipped in this virtual elimination final.

Gold Coast Titans v New Zealand Warriors

Saturday, August 23 – 5:30pm AEST – Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast

The Titans have had the wood on the Warriors in recent years, winning six of the last seven meetings. With AJ Brimson, Jayden Campbell, and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui leading the charge, they have enough weapons to trouble the Kiwi outfit again. The Warriors welcome back key men but have struggled in Australia, making this a prime spot for a Gold Coast upset.

Parramatta Eels v Sydney Roosters

Saturday, August 23 – 7:35pm AEST – CommBank Stadium, Sydney

The Roosters are peaking, piling on 116 points across their last three matches. James Tedesco is in vintage form and Sam Walker’s kicking game is dictating tempo. The Eels can threaten on their day, but against a finals-hungry Tricolours side, their shaky defence looks vulnerable to a blowout.

Newcastle Knights v Brisbane Broncos

Sunday, August 24 – 2pm AEST – McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

Newcastle’s season has gone off the rails after six straight defeats while leaking 36 points per game on average. Brisbane, meanwhile, are pushing for a top-four finish, and Reece Walsh has rediscovered his spark. The Knights’ fragile defence could easily collapse against a Broncos attack full of speed.

Wests Tigers v North Queensland Cowboys

Sunday, August 24 – 4:05pm AEST – Leichhardt Oval, Sydney

The Tigers are showing grit late in the year, but the Cowboys looked sharp against Newcastle and have the strike power to take advantage of defensive lapses. With Tom Dearden and Scott Drinkwater pulling the strings, Todd Payten’s men look well placed to silence Leichhardt and grab the points.

NRL Round 25 multi of the week

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

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