Panthers vs Wests Tigers
Round 27 2026, Sunday 6 September 2026
Verdict: Panthers by 25
PanthersWests Tigers
Result: Panthers 38 defeated Wests Tigers 10 ✓ Tip correct
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Sun 6 Sep, 4:05pm AEST
- Venue
- CommBank Stadium, Sydney
- Ladder going in
- Panthers 2nd, Wests Tigers 14th
- Referee
- Ashley Klein
- Crowd
- 18,332
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Panthers 100%0% Wests Tigers
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Panthers | ✓ |
| Chris Barrett | Panthers | ✓ |
| Zoe Samios | Panthers | ✓ |
| Zac Bailey | Panthers | ✓ |
| Frances Howe | Panthers | ✓ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Panthers | ✓ |
| Billie Eder | Panthers | ✓ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Panthers | ✓ |
| Dan Walsh | Panthers | ✓ |
| Andrew Johns | Panthers | ✓ |
| Emma Kemp | Panthers | ✓ |
| Neil Breen | Panthers | ✓ |
Going in
| Club | Ladder going in | Last five, oldest first | Model rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | 2nd | WLLWW | +9.6 |
| Wests Tigers | 14th | LLLWL | -10.7 |
Last five games
Panthers
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 26 | v Bulldogs | W 24–10 |
| Round 25 | at Storm | W 22–14 |
| Round 24 | v Roosters | L 6–12 |
| Round 23 | at Warriors | L 12–28 |
| Round 22 | v Raiders | W 42–18 |
Wests Tigers
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 26 | at Cowboys | L 10–24 |
| Round 25 | at Roosters | W 25–24 |
| Round 24 | v Dragons | L 22–24 |
| Round 22 | v Eels | L 13–16 |
| Round 21 | at Raiders | L 10–56 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Round 14 | Wests Tigers v Panthers | 0–68 | CommBank Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 21 | Panthers v Wests Tigers | 36–2 | CommBank Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 14 | Wests Tigers v Panthers | 14–18 | CommBank Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 7 | Panthers v Wests Tigers | 22–6 | Carrington Park |
Team lists
Panthers
- 1 Dylan Edwards Fullback
- 2 Thomas Jenkins Winger
- 3 Luke Garner Centre
- 4 Casey McLean Centre
- 5 Brian To'o Winger
- 6 Jack Cole Five-Eighth
- 7 Nathan Cleary (c) Halfback
- 8 Moses Leota Prop
- 9 Mitch Kenny Hooker
- 10 Liam Henry Prop
- 11 Isaiah Papali'i 2nd Row
- 12 Liam Martin 2nd Row
- 13 Lindsay Smith Lock
- 14 Freddy Lussick Reserve
- 16 Luron Patea Interchange
- 17 Billy Phillips Interchange
- 18 Blaize Talagi Reserve
- 19 Billy Scott Interchange
- 22 Isaah Yeo Interchange
Coach: Ivan Cleary
Wests Tigers
- 1 Jahream Bula Fullback
- 2 Junior Tupou Winger
- 3 Solomone Saukuru Centre
- 4 Patrick Herbert Centre
- 5 Jeral Skelton Winger
- 6 Jarome Luai (c) Five-Eighth
- 7 Jock Madden Halfback
- 8 Terrell May Prop
- 9 Apisai Koroisau (c) Hooker
- 10 Fonua Pole Prop
- 11 Samuela Fainu 2nd Row
- 12 Sione Fainu 2nd Row
- 13 Alex Seyfarth Lock
- 14 Latu Fainu Interchange
- 15 Vaka Aho Interchange
- 16 Ethan Roberts Interchange
- 17 Bunty Afoa Reserve
- 18 Heath Mason Interchange
- 19 Sunia Turuva Reserve
Coach: Benji Marshall
Numbers as named by each club on nrl.com. Changes are measured against the club's previous game.
Why the model leaned this way
Going in, Panthers rated +9.6 and Wests Tigers -10.7 on our scale, a gap of 20.3 points, plus 4.5 points for playing at their own ground.
Scoring
- Panthers
- Tries Brian To'o 6', Casey McLean 15', Thomas Jenkins 20', Thomas Jenkins 28', Dylan Edwards 31', Casey McLean 58', Casey McLean 64'
- Goals 5/7
- Half-time 26
- Wests Tigers
- Tries Jeral Skelton 44', Solomone Saukuru 50'
- Goals 1/2
- Half-time 0
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.