The Facts
- A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 12 and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NRL (Play Offs: )).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Melbourne won 3.
- Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
- Penrith may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- In this match, Penrith is a strong favorite.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Melbourne won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 341:367. (average 17.1:18.4).
- Including home matches between the teams, Melbourne won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 177:158. (average 17.7:15.8).
Draw
Play Offs1/8-finals
| 1 | New Zealand Warriors (2) | Dolphins (3) | 16 : 26 |
| 4 | Cronulla Sharks (5) | NQ Cowboys (8) | 26 : 16 |
| 5 | Penrith Panthers (1) | Sydney Roosters (4) | 19 : 12 |
| 8 | South Sydney Rabbitohs (6) | Newcastle Knights (7) | 10 : 20 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Dolphins (3) | Bye | |
| 2 | Sydney Roosters (4) | Cronulla Sharks (5) | 46 : 10 |
| 3 | Penrith Panthers (1) | Bye | |
| 4 | New Zealand Warriors (2) | Newcastle Knights (7) | 10 : 12 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Dolphins (3) | Sydney Roosters (4) | 20 : 36 |
| 2 | Penrith Panthers (1) | Newcastle Knights (7) | 14 : 22 |
Final
| 1 | Sydney Roosters (4) | Newcastle Knights (7) | 19 : 18 |
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