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Penrith Panthers welcome the Manly Sea Eagles to the Bluebet Stadium this Sunday, June 9, in the NRL Round 14. When they met earlier in the season in Round 5, the Eagles pulled off a shocker, defeating the defending champions 32-18 to end an eight-game losing streak.
The Panthers will look to rectify their mistake from the first leg, especially after dropping points in the previous round. Last week, Penrith suffered a shocking defeat against St George Illawarra in the absence of their Origin players. They led 10-0 in the first half, but the Dragons rallied back to win 22-10.
The Round 13 loss raised questions about the Panthers' squad depth. However, with some of their Origin stars back in the squad, a better performance is expected this weekend.
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Manly, meanwhile, will look to the Round 5 win for inspiration as they hope to defeat the Panthers twice in a season for the first time since 2011. The Sea Eagles snapped a three-game losing streak with a victory over Melbourne Storm before a bye.
Thus, they are fully rested and motivated for this tough encounter at the Bluebet Stadium. The last time the Panthers lost consecutive games at home was back in 2019, therefore, Manly must pull a rabbit out of a hat for a positive result.
Penrith Panthers have won eight of their last nine games against the Manly Sea Eagles, and the odds are again in their favor.
Penrith Panthers vs Manly Sea Eagles Form Guide
Penrith Panthers Form Guide (WWLWL): The Penrith Panthers are third in the NRL standings.
Manly Sea Eagles Form Guide (WLLLW): The Manly Sea Eagles are ninth in the NRL standings.
Penrith Panthers vs Manly Sea Eagles Team News
Penrith Panthers
Injured: Liam Martin (Ankle), Luke Garner (Leg), Dylan Edwards (Quad), Moses Leota (Hamstring), Matt Eisenhuth (Concussion), Nathan Cleary (Hamstring)
Suspended: none
Manly Sea Eagles
Injured: Jake Arthur (Foot), Tolutau Koula (Shoulder), Tom Trbojevic (Hamstring), Matt Lodge (Bicep), Lachlan Croker (Neck)
Suspended: none
Penrith Panthers vs Manly Sea Eagles Predicted Lineups
Penrith Panthers
Backs: Daine Laurie, Izack Tago, Jack Cole, Paul Alamoti, Sunia Turuva, Jarome Luai, Brian To'o
Forwards: Issah Yeo, Luke Garner, Scott Sorensen, Mitch Kenny, Moses Leota, James Fisher-Harris
Interchange: Matthew Eisenhuth, Liam Henry, Trent Toelau, Lindsay Smith
Reserves: Jesse McLean, Preston Riki
Manly Sea Eagles
Backs: Jason Saab, Lehi Hopoate, Tommy Talau, Luke Brooks, Daly Cherry-Evans, Reuben Garrick, Tolutau Koula
Forwards: Moses Leota, Karl Lawton, Josh Aloiai, Jake Trbojevic, Haumole Olakau'atu, Taniela Paseka
Interchange: Nathan Brown, Corey Waddell, Gordon Chan Kum Tong, Toafofoa Sipley
Reserves: Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega, Ethan Bullemor
Penrith Panthers vs Manly Sea Eagles Prediction
Prediction: Penrith Panthers to win by 12 points
