The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Newcastle Knights at 1.36 — an implied 68% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Draw: opened 23.00, closed 27.00 (3%)
• Newcastle Knights: opened 1.44, closed 1.36 (68%)
• Wests Tigers: opened 2.95, closed 3.25 (28%)

Half-time: Newcastle Knights 0 - 6 Wests Tigers.

Wests Tigers — recent form

• 2026-06-20Wests Tigers 22-34 Dolphins (Nrl)

Newcastle Knights — recent form

• 2026-06-19Newcastle Knights 22-20 St George Illawarra Dragons