LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The 2025 NRL regular season is nearing its conclusion, with just two weeks left and only one spot in the top eight still available. The competition is heating up, and it could come down to the wire.
While the battle for the top four appears to be nearing its end, shifts in position could still occur as teams position themselves for the finals. The upcoming weeks promise several crucial matches that could impact playoff placements.
In a recent update, we've adjusted the forecasts, predicting that the Raiders will triumph over the Dolphins in Round 27. However, this outcome may hinge on whether coach Ricky Stuart opts to rest key players with a home qualifying final confirmed. For the time being, the minor premiership remains up for grabs.
Here are the predictions for Round 26:
- Canterbury Bulldogs to lose against Penrith Panthers
- New Zealand Warriors to defeat Parramatta Eels
- Melbourne Storm to beat Sydney Roosters
- Canberra Raiders to conquer Wests Tigers
- St George Illawarra Dragons to take down Manly Sea Eagles
- North Queensland Cowboys to win against Brisbane Broncos
- Cronulla Sharks to triumph over Newcastle Knights
- The Dolphins to defeat Gold Coast Titans
This is how the final two weeks are anticipated to unfold for each team, detailing both the best and worst-case scenarios for every outfit.
Current position: 1st, 42 points, +172
The 2025 NRL regular season is approaching its final stages, with just two weeks remaining and only one spot left in the top eight. The competition is intensifying, and the race could go down to the wire.
While the battle for the top four is nearly settled, there may still be some last-minute changes as teams vie for advantageous positions in the finals. The upcoming weeks are packed with critical matches that could influence playoff standings.
We've recently updated the predictions, now forecasting that the Raiders will defeat the Dolphins in Round 27. Nonetheless, this outcome may depend on whether coach Ricky Stuart chooses to rest his key players with a home qualifying final already secured. For now, the minor premiership is still up for contention.
Here are the forecasts for Round 26:
- Canterbury Bulldogs to lose against Penrith Panthers
- New Zealand Warriors to defeat Parramatta Eels
- Melbourne Storm to beat Sydney Roosters
- Canberra Raiders to conquer Wests Tigers
- St George Illawarra Dragons to take down Manly Sea Eagles
- North Queensland Cowboys to win against Brisbane Broncos
- Cronulla Sharks to triumph over Newcastle Knights
- The Dolphins to defeat Gold Coast Titans
This overview outlines what the final two weeks might look like for each team, including the best and worst-case scenarios for every squad.
Current position: 1st, 42 points, +172