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Wests Tigers vs North QLD Cowboys NRL Round 25 Tips - Meat Pies for everyone at Leichhardt

Jeremy Darke

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Last updated: Thu 21 Aug 2025 13:33

Jeremy Darke 21 Aug 2025

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Wests Tigers vs North QLD Cowboys expert predictions for Sunday’s Round 25 NRL game
Kick off is at 4:05 PM (AEST) at Leichhardt Oval
Tigers have won 4 of their last 6 matches, looking to finish strong.
Expect a high-scoring game, similar to past matchups with 60+ points.

Wests Tigers vs North QLD Cowboys NRL Round 25 Tips

Wests Tigers vs North QLD Cowboys, Round 25 2025 - Expert Prediction

The Tigers will continue to finish the season with a wet sail and build towards their 2026 season, beating the Cowboys in another high-scoring contest.

Wests Tigers vs North QLD Cowboys, Round 25 2025 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head
Wests Tigers Form Analysis
Wests Tigers Team News
Wests Tigers Team List
North QLD Cowboys Form Analysis
North QLD Cowboys Team News
North QLD Cowboys Team List
Wests Tigers vs North QLD Cowboys NRL 2025 Round 25 FAQ’s

Tigers vs Cowboys NRL Round 25 Cheat Sheet

Since the 2023 season where both teams put up 60+ points against each other in consecutive matches, the battle between the Tigers and Cowboys has been an absolute thriller for the fans, including a 60 point try scoring bonanza in Round 13 this season.

The last 3 matches between these two have all seen over 60+ points at Leichhardt Oval and the Tigers will ensure that they keep their perfect record intact at their spiritual home and edge out the Cowboys in another entertaining match between the pair.

The Tigers are building their culture at the club and at this time of year that is important when looking at the results of matches that have now bearing on the top eight. The Cowboys have been flat with no wind left, while the Tigers are finishing strong with 3 wins in their last 4 matches.

The Tigers have won 4 of their last 6 matches this season.
The previous 6 matches between the Tigers and Cowboys has seen a game total of 53 points or more.
5 of the last 7 Cowboys away matches have gone over the game total.
Jeral Skelton has scored 6 tries in his previous 5 matches.

Head to Head

The Cowboys escaped disaster in their Round 13 clash against the Tigers, almost letting a 32-6 lead with 20 minutes to go slip away with the Tigers scoring 4 late tries to put the match on a knife’s edge with 5 mins left, with the Cows holding on to win 32-28

North Queensland have won the last 4 matches since getting pummeled 66-18 back in 2023 after they answered with a 74-0 victory in the same season.

The game total has reached 48 points or more in the last 7 matches with an average of 66.7 points being scored during that span.

Wests Tigers Form Analysis

With their 26-12 victory over the Manly Sea Eagles last week, Benji Marshals Tigers have won more games than they have since the 2019 season and have guaranteed their fans that they have now avoided their fourth consecutive Wooden Spoon.

After getting the wobbles in the middle of the season, the Tigers have responded with 4 victories in their last 6 matches and really starting to find the defensive form they had to begin the season.

The Tigers have now held Canterbury to 14 points and Manly to two converted tries. They held both teams to the least amount of run metres to their opponent all season, playing their last two matches at the right end of the field, while showing desperation on their own line.

Wests Tigers Team News

Benji Marshall hasn’t altered the winning concept, keeping his side unchanged this week.

Wests Tigers Team List

1. Jahream Bula

2. Sunia Turuva

3. Taylan May

4. Starford To'a

5. Jeral Skelton

6. Jarome Luai

7. Adam Doueihi

8. Terrell May

9. Api Koroisau

10. Fonua Pole

11. Samuela Fainu

12. Sione Fainu

13. Alex Twal

Interchange

14. Latu Fainu

15. Royce Hunt

16. Charlie Murray

17. Tony Sukkar

Reserves

18. Heath Mason

19. Brent Naden

20. Kit Laulilii

21. Krystian Mapapalangi

22. Luke Laulilii

North QLD Cowboys Form Analysis

The Cowboys attack showed how dangerous they can be, putting up 6 tries against the Knights in their 38-4 victory, however I am not too sure Newcastle is the right measuring stick.

The spark in the gun of the Cowboys’ attack has always been there, but it has been the inconsistency in their ability to defend that has been their downfall in 2025. The Knights have the worst attack in the comp so giving up just one try last week is no great feat.

The Cows are 3-8 away from home this season averaging 30 points against per game outside of Country Bank Stadium. With nothing but pride left to play for, they are vulnerable once again without their home fans.

North QLD Cowboys Team News

Todd Payton has also shown confidence in his side making no changes to the team that took care of Newcastle last week.

North QLD Cowboys Team List

1. Scott Drinkwater

2. Semi Valemei

3. Jaxon Purdue

4. Viliami Vailea

5. Braidon Burns

6. Jake Clifford

7. Tom Dearden

8. Jordan McLean

9. Reece Robson

10. Jason Taumalolo

11. John Bateman

12. Jeremiah Nanai

13. Reuben Cotter

Interchange

14. Karl Lawton

15. Harrison Edwards

16. Zac Laybutt

17. Thomas Mikaele

Reserves

18. Kai O'Donnell

19. Marly Bitungane

20. Nicholas Lenaz

21. Jaxson Paulo

22. Kaiden Lahrs

Wests Tigers vs North QLD Cowboys NRL 2025 Round 25 FAQ’s

How to watch Wests Tigers vs North QLD Cowboys NRL 2025 Round 25?

You can watch the Wests Tigers vs North QLD Cowboys 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.

How to buy tickets to Wests Tigers vs North QLD Cowboys NRL 2025 Round 25?

To buy tickets to the Wests Tigers vs North QLD Cowboys NRL 2025 Round 25 game check the NRL website or the official Wests Tigers site.

Verdict

Wests Tigers v North QLD Cowboys

Another 50+ point score will see this match hit the over again between these two clubs, with the Tigers getting a slim victory and covering the short handicap.

Jeral Skelton will score his seventh try in 6 matches.

Wests Tigers -2.5

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