It is the final time this season that the full round of NRL Super Saturday will take place. As we wave goodbye to the weekends feature fixtures, the opening game will head to Wollongong as the Dragons host the Panthers. Each team will be motivated by different outcomes with what is ahead; regardless of the motivation, there is plenty to play for in this match. Before You Bet is here to take a comprehensive look at the match ahead with the aim of finding you a winner or two to add to your viewing enjoyment.
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Dragons vs Panthers Prediction & Tips: 2025 NRL Round 27
The end cannot come soon enough
It was another lacklustre display from the Dragons. Following a 40-nil defeat by the Rabbitohs, they hosted the Sea Eagles and were defeated 40-24. The harmony within this team couldn’t be any further from a successful team as they conceded 7 tries over 80 minutes. With just 47% possession they completed at 77%; they tried hard in attack with 9.1m per carry but were let down defensively. They missed 23 tackles, allowed 9 line breaks and conceded 9.9m per carry. It is time for this team to put this season behind them.
An expected performance
Following the decision to rest 16 players for their match against the Bulldogs, the expectations in this game were set low. After a strong start, the quality in their team (or lack thereof) eventually was their undoing as they were defeated 28-4. Their chances were not aided by the fact they had just a 42% share of possession, completed at just 75%, made just 7.3m per carry, allowed 10 line breaks and missed 44 tackles. There is no doubt that this will be reversed when their stars return to the starting team.
Stats that matter
- The Panthers have won the past 7 of 8 against the Dragons.
- There is no surprise that the Panthers are the better performing team this season on both sides of the ball. They score 23ppg in attack and concede 19ppg in defence. The Dragons only mange 20ppg in attack and leak 25ppg in defence.
- This is a ground the Panthers struggle at. They have just a 30% record here, winning 3 times in 10 attempts. The Dragons have a 61% success rate here.
Only one possible outcome
With a host of Panthers players returning in time to prepare for the Finals, the only likely outcome in this match is a victory for the visitors. The Dragons can be gritty and determined on their day but as the end of the season approaches, they are appearing well behind their opponents an unable to match it with teams over 80 minutes. This is reflected in the odds and means that you must go searching for value when investing on this match. It can be a dangerous game taking on large lines in rugby league matches but the Panthers will be out to make a statement. Any sub-par performance will increase the doubt around them ahead of next week. They are a strong attacking unit and once they crack their opponents, expect their defence to also hold strong and cover the line that is on offer.
Panthers -14.5
$1.90 (2 Units)
Same Game Multi: Dragons vs Panthers
Leg 1 = Total points under 47.5 – the average total points in the last 5 matches between these two teams is 43.6 points. With the Panthers defence expected to improve, it could be another low scoring match.
Leg 2 = McLean to score – he has been in dynamic form this season, enhanced recently by the fact that he has scored 6 tries in the past 5 matches. Watch for him to again be a regular threat on the left edge and finish off strong attacking movements.
Leg 3 = Edwards to score – it has been a few quiet weeks for the start fullback but a week off last week will allow him to be at his best here. A threat in multiple ways, expect Edwards to have a large impact on the overall result of this contest.
SGM Odds: $11.00 at Dabble
Dragons vs Panthers Betting Odds & Match Info
Date: Saturday September 6th, 2025
Location: WIN Stadium, Wollongong
Time: 3:00pm AEST
Odds: Dragons ($4.25) vs Panthers ($1.22)
Line: Panthers -14.5
Points: 47.5
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