The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Penrith Panthers at 1.40 — an implied 66% chance. Newcastle Knights upset it.

• Draw: opened 24.00, closed 21.00 (4%)
• Newcastle Knights: opened 4.30, closed 3.15 (29%)
• Penrith Panthers: opened 1.24, closed 1.40 (66%)

Half-time: Penrith Panthers 14 - 6 Newcastle Knights.

Newcastle Knights — recent form

• 2026-09-20New Zealand Warriors 10-12 Newcastle Knights
• 2026-09-19Newcastle Knights 14-28 Newtown Jets
• 2026-09-13Newcastle Knights 20-32 Gold Coast Titans
• 2026-09-11South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-20 Newcastle Knights
• 2026-09-05Newcastle Knights 50-22 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

Penrith Panthers — recent form

• 2026-09-26Penrith Panthers 36-6 Newtown Jets
• 2026-09-13Penrith Panthers 19-12 Sydney Roosters
• 2026-09-06Penrith Panthers 38-10 Wests Tigers
• 2026-08-28Penrith Panthers 24-10 Canterbury Bulldogs
• 2026-08-20Melbourne Storm 14-22 Penrith Panthers