The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Newcastle Knights at 1.38 — an implied 67% chance. Manly Sea Eagles upset it.

• Newcastle Knights: opened 1.44, closed 1.38 (67%)
• Manly Sea Eagles: opened 2.95, closed 3.20 (29%)
• Draw: opened 23.00, closed 25.00 (4%)

Half-time: Newcastle Knights 18 - 24 Manly Sea Eagles.

Manly Sea Eagles — recent form

• 2026-07-26Manly Sea Eagles 12-48 Cronulla Sharks
• 2026-07-05Parramatta Eels 23-14 Manly Sea Eagles
• 2026-06-20Canterbury Bulldogs 12-12 Manly Sea Eagles

Newcastle Knights — recent form

• 2026-08-22Newcastle Knights 26-27 Wests Tigers
• 2026-08-16Newcastle Knights 36-26 Gold Coast Titans
• 2026-08-16Newcastle Knights 14-18 Canberra Raiders
• 2026-08-09Canberra Raiders 24-30 Newcastle Knights
• 2026-08-02Parramatta Eels 12-32 Newcastle Knights