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Newcastle Knights vs Brisbane Broncos NRL Round 25 Tips - More misery in the Hunter

Jeremy Darke

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Last updated: Thu 21 Aug 2025 13:24

Jeremy Darke 21 Aug 2025

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Newcastle Knights vs Brisbane Broncos expert predictions for Sunday’s Round 25 NRL game
Kick off is at 2:00 PM (AEST) at McDonald Jones Stadium
Newcastle's defence has weakened, allowing 43.33 points on average recently.
Key player performance from Reece Walsh and Diene Mariner is crucial for Brisbane.

Newcastle Knights vs Brisbane Broncos NRL Round 25 Tips

Newcastle Knights vs Brisbane Broncos, Round 25 2025 - Expert Prediction

The Knights are dead and buried in 2025 with no life left in them and the Broncos will go for the jugular as they build momentum towards the NRL Finals.

Newcastle Knights vs Brisbane Broncos, Round 25 2025 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head
Newcastle Knights Form Analysis
Newcastle Knights Team News
Newcastle Knights Team List
Brisbane Broncos Form Analysis
Brisbane Broncos Team News
Brisbane Broncos Team List
Newcastle Knights vs Brisbane Broncos NRL 2025 Round 25 FAQ’s

The predictions in this match are more about the deficiencies of the Newcastle Knights than the confidence I have in the Brisbane Broncos playing consistently. The Knights have been missing in action over the last 3 weeks being beaten by an average of 32 points over the last 3 weeks having absolutely no motivation to compete.

With all of their attacking problems the Knights had their defence to lean on but now it has abandoned them also. Reece Walsh was the spark for Brisbane last week without their starting halves and if the Broncos No.1 can ignite his team’s attack for a consecutive week, this one could get ugly again in the Hunter.

That is what I expect and with Brisbane having a strong record putting up points over the Knights in recent years, I like them to hit the over on their team total and also win this one 13+.

Deine Mariner put a couple on the Knight sin their match in 2024 and will be looking to cement his worth on the wing with another big performance after scoring a 4-pointer last week against the Dolphins.

Brisbane Broncos have won 5 of the last 5 vs Newcastle Knights with 4 victories by a 13+ margin.
Newcastle have conceded an average of 43.3 points per game in their last 3 matches.
Brisbane have scored 28 points or more in 4 of their last 5 matches against Newcastle.
Deine Mariner has scored 3 tries in his last 3 matches.

Head to Head

Brisbane have won the last 5 against Newcastle, including a 30-14 drubbing last time they played in Round 20, 2024 at McDonald Jones Stadium.

4 of the last 5 Broncos victories over Newcastle have been by a 13+ margin.

Newcastle Knights Form Analysis

The only thing keeping the Knights in any contest was their ability to defend their own line with their attack averaging just 14.2 points per game in 2025. Unfortunately for Adam O’Brien’s men that has also started failing them as they just another victory to ensure that they avoid the Wooden Spoon.

A 38-4 loss to the Cowboys last weekend pretty much sums up the Knights season as they have now averaged 43.33 points over their last 3 matches. Any steam to finish the season strong has completely abandoned the club and will be relying on the Titans inability to win one more match so they avoid finishing last.

Newcastle Knights Team News

Phoenix Crossland returns at hooker with Jayden Brailey falling out and Matthew Arthur coming off the bench.

Brodie Jones has been dropped with Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana coming in through the interchange.

Newcastle Knights Team List

1. Connor Votano

2. Dom Young

3. Dane Gagai

4. Bradman Best

5. Greg Marzhew

6. Jake Arthur

7. Jack Cogger

8. Jacob Saifiti

9. Phoenix Crossland

10. Leo Thompson

11. Jermaine McEwen

12. Kai Pearce-Paul

13. Tyson Frizell

Interchange

14. Jayden Brailey

15. Mat Croker

16. Thomas Cant

17. Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana

Reserves

18. Francis Manuleleua

19. James Schiller

20. Matthew Arthur

21. Fletcher Hunt

22. Lachlan Crouch

Brisbane Broncos Form Analysis

After falling behind by two tries early in the second half against the Dolphins, the battered and bruised Broncos found a will and a way to win the Brisbane derby, scoring 4 unanswered tries.

Reece Walsh found his timing, after a bit of a shocker in Brisbane’s loss to Melbourne the week prior, finishing the match with 1 try, 2 linebreak assists, 1 try assist and going 6 from 6 with the boot, taking over the kicking duties from the injured Reynolds.

Michael Maguire needed his fullback to step up with injuries to Adam Reynolds and Ezra Mam, and he got the performance he needed last week. Brisbane are still in the hunt for a top 4 finish and will need to get a consistent showing from Walsh each week if they are going to steal an extra life or ensure a home Elimination Final.

Brisbane Broncos Team News

Jack Gosiewski is out with a collarbone injury with Jaiyden Hunt coming into the second row. Jesse Arthurs has been added to the bench.

Brisbane Broncos Team List

1. Reece Walsh

2. Josiah Karapani

3. Kotoni Staggs

4. Gehamat Shibasaki

5. Deine Mariner

6. Billy Walters

7. Ben Hunt

8. Corey Jensen

9. Cory Paix

10. Payne Haas

11. Jaiyden Hunt

12. Jordan Riki

13. Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

14. Tyson Smoothy

15. Kobe Hetherington

16. Ben Talty

17. Jesse Arthars

Reserves

18. Fletcher Baker

19. Delouise Hoeter

20. Jock Madden

21. Va'a Semu

22. Luke Gale

Newcastle Knights vs Brisbane Broncos NRL 2025 Round 25 FAQ’s

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You can watch the Newcastle Knights vs Brisbane Broncos NRL 2025 Round 25 game via Fox Sports or Kayo Sports. If you are watching from outside of Australia the WatchNRL app is the perfect solution.

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Verdict

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Deine Mariner will cross the line as Brisbane score over 26.5 points in a 13+ victory over the Newcastle Knights.

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