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Penrith Panthers vs New Zealand Warriors NRL Round 13 Tips - Tryscorer Multi to Finish Round 13

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Last updated: Thu 28 May 2026 11:08

The Penrith Panthers face the New Zealand Warriors in NRL 2026 Round 13, with both teams currently at the top of the ladder and dominating offensively. Expert analysis recommends taking Over 46.5 total points, as both sides have been averaging more than 28 points per game lately. A close contest is expected, so betting either team by a 1-12 margin offers value. Prop recommendations include a try-scorer multi with Tom Jenkins and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, who has 12 tries in his last 7 games. Expert conclusion: bet on a high-scoring, tight match.

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  • Model projects over 46.5 total points; both teams average 28+ points/game.
  • Best bet: Either team by 1-12 margin for a close match.
  • Tryscorer multi: Tom Jenkins & Dallin Watene-Zelezniak are top picks.
  • Kick off is at 6:15 PM (AEST) on Sunday, 31st May at CommBank Stadium
Penrith Panthers vs New Zealand Warriors
Penrith Panthers vs New Zealand Warriors

Penrith Panthers vs New Zealand Warriors, Round 13 2026 - Expert Prediction


The top 2 teams on the ladder meet at CommBank Stadium and the total looks too low for the attacking form both sides are carrying.

Penrith and the Warriors have been elite defensively, but the number has still been held down enough to play the Over 46.5. The model projects 49.6 total points and both teams have been clearing 28 points per game across their last 5.

The Penrith Panthers have averaged 28.6 points across their last 5 games, while the New Zealand Warriors have averaged 31.2 in the same span. Penrith are 2nd in Points and the Warriors 1st, so this is not just a ladder-position story.

The margin market also lines up. Penrith have dominated the recent head-to-head, but this Warriors side has won their last 4 games in Australia and is playing with enough confidence to keep this close. Either team 1-12 at $1.80 is the best way to avoid picking a side in a game that is expected to be tight.


The tryscorer multi is simple enough. Thomas Jenkins is named on the Penrith wing and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is in ridiculous scoring form for the Warriors. DWZ has scored 12 tries in his last 7 games and gives the multi the obvious punch.

Take Over 46.5 and Either Team 1-12. Tom Jenkins and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak in a tryscorer multi is the player prop play.

  • The model projects 49.6 total points against the line of 46.5.
  • Penrith have averaged 28.6 points across their last 5 games and the Warriors have averaged 31.2.
  • The Warriors rank 1st and Penrith 2nd for Points.
  • Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has scored 12 tries in his last 7 games.

Head to Head Stats


Penrith have won 4 of the last 5 head to head games. The Panthers beat the Warriors 24-8 in the opening week of the 2025 finals and have won 10 of their last 11 games against this opponent. The Warriors counter that with current road form, having won their last 4 games in Australia.

Panthers Atk RankWarriors Def RankStatWarriors Atk Rank
Panthers Def Rank
22Points11
12Run Mts93
36Linebreaks51
43Compl %14

Penrith Panthers Form Analysis


Penrith have won 5 straight and have averaged 28.6 points while conceding just 14.8. They are still the most complete team in the competition when their forwards get on top and the spine controls field position.

The team-list wrinkle is Origin. Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo, Casey McLean and Brian To'o are named in the reserves and will be monitored after Game One, while Jack Cogger is named to play halfback if Cleary does not back up.

Liam Martin returning from a knee injury is a major boost on the edge. Penrith also have Thomas Jenkins named on the wing, which puts him into the tryscorer multi given the expected attacking volume in this matchup.

New Zealand Warriors Form Analysis


The Warriors have been brilliant. They have won 6 straight and averaged 32.3 points and conceded only 15 per game across that run.

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is out for the season with an ACL injury, so Adam Pompey comes into the centres. Marata Niukore has been added to the bench, while Mitch Barnett and Kurt Capewell are set to be rested.

Even with those changes, the Warriors still have enough strike to keep this close. DWZ has scored 12 tries in his last 7 games, Alofiana Khan-Pereira is on the other wing and the spine has been generating points consistently.

Penrith Panthers v New Zealand Warriors Team News & Team Lists


Team News and Lists are in our dedicated Round 13 Team List Article.

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Verdict

Take Over 46.5 and Either Team 1-12. Tom Jenkins and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak in a tryscorer multi is the player prop play.
Best Bet1: Over 46.5 Game Total $1.90 at OnlyBets - 2 Units
Best Bet2: Either team 1-12 Winning Margin $1.80 at Ladbrokes Australia - 3 Units
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