Warriors vs Knights Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 8, 2025
Apr 21, 2025, 9:55AM
The Warriors will sqaure off with the Knights in NRL Round 8 action at Go Media Stadium on Friday, with kick-off at 6:05pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Warriors vs Knights game, plus the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's New Zealand vs Newcastle NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Warriors a 74% chance of defeating the Knights at Go Media Stadium.
Warriors vs Knights: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at Go Media Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Warriors $1.35, Knights $3.25
- Line: Warriors -8.5 ($1.91), Knights +8.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 44.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Warriors at $1.35 and the Knights at $3.25.
The Warriors are listed as 8.5-point favourites against the Knights, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Knights (+8.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 44.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookies have got it right and both the Warriors and the Knights have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 44.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
Warriors vs Knights: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Warriors at $1.35 with Bet365
- Line: Warriors -8.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 44.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Warriors vs Knights best bets are based on world-class modelling and betting experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Warriors vs Knights: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Warriors vs Knights at Go Media Stadium this Friday is the Warriors winning 26-16.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Warriors vs Knights match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Warriors vs Knights: Try Scorers
Looking for Warriors vs Knights try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Warriors' Adam Pompey is the most likely player to score the first try in New Zealand vs Newcastle.
Pompey has a 8.7% chance of scoring the first try at Go Media Stadium, while the Warriors star has a 46.8% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.
Scroll down for our complete list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
New Zealand Warriors
- Adam Pompey: 8.7% probability
- Taine Tuaupiki: 7.3% probability
- Ali Leiataua: 6.2% probability
- Luke Metcalf: 6.0% probability
- Rocco Berry: 4.9% probability
Newcastle Knights
- James Schiller: 6.9% probability
- Greg Marzhew: 6.0% probability
- Bradman Best: 5.2% probability
- Dane Gagai: 3.6% probability
- Kalyn Ponga: 3.3% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
New Zealand Warriors
- Adam Pompey: 46.8% probability
- Taine Tuaupiki: 42.2% probability
- Luke Metcalf: 37.2% probability
- Ali Leiataua: 36.8% probability
- Rocco Berry: 30.2% probability
Newcastle Knights
- James Schiller: 40.1% probability
- Greg Marzhew: 36.3% probability
- Bradman Best: 31.8% probability
- Kalyn Ponga: 23.7% probability
- Dane Gagai: 23.4% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Warriors vs Knights game.
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Warriors vs Knights: Essential Details
The NRL Round 8 clash between the Warriors and Knights at Go Media Stadium is scheduled to start at 6:05pm AEST on Friday.
- Teams: New Zealand Warriors vs Newcastle Knights
- Date: Friday 25 April 2025
- Kick-off: 6:05pm AEST
- Location: Go Media Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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