Manly Sea Eagles vs Brisbane Broncos Prediction | Round 13 2025
28/05/2025|Joel Caine|NRL Expert Predictions & Tips
Two heavyweight names, one mid-table scrap - the Manly Sea Eagles and Brisbane Broncos both walk into this matchup carrying more pressure than points.
Manly's performance last week against an understrength Parramatta outfit raised more eyebrows than confidence, while the Broncos have been facing more questions than a Bachelor contestant at a rose ceremony - and after three straight losses, the pressure is mounting fast.
Brisbane do get a chance to reset here against a Manly side battling injuries and inconsistency, even if recent history away from Suncorp hasn’t always been kind to them.
It’s a clash between expectation and execution - and only one will take a step closer to finding their true form.
Here’s how the Sea Eagles and Broncos line up for this clash, as well as some betting tips for the H2H, first try scorer, and over/under markets. This is our Sea Eagles vs Broncos prediction.
Sea Eagles vs Broncos Team Lists
Manly Sea Eagles Team List
1. Lehi Hopoate
2. Jason Saab
3. Tolu Koula
4. Reuben Garrick
5. Tommy Talau
6. Luke Brooks
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Ethan Bullemor
9. Jake Simpkin
10. Josh Aloiai
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jazz Tevaga
14. Lachlan Croker
15. Corey Waddell
16. Nathan Brown
17. Matthew Lodge
Brisbane Broncos Team List
1. Jesse Arthars
2. Selwyn Cobbo
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Gehamat Shibasaki
5. Deine Mariner
6. Ezra Mam
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Patrick Carrigan
9. Cory Paix
10. Payne Haas
11. Xavier Willison
12. Jordan Riki
13. Kobe Hetherington
14. Billy Walters
15. Corey Jensen
16. Brendan Piakura
17. Ben Te Kura
Sea Eagles vs Broncos Prediction and Betting Tips
Head-to-Head Prediction
The Brisbane Broncos might have the firepower on paper, but that’s not translating to wins – especially against teams sitting below them on the ladder.
They’ve lost their five games in that exact scenario, and heading to Brookvale doesn’t help their cause.
Manly, despite being understrength, has proven to be gritty at home and will be eyeing this clash as a crucial two points to stay in the finals race.
With Brisbane’s road woes and current form, the Sea Eagles look set to swoop.
Betting tip: Manly Sea Eagles
First Try Scorer Prediction
Lehi Hopoate remains a consistent weapon for Manly and is the sort of player who thrives with his positioning and footwork out wide.
With Brisbane leaking a lot of tries during the losing streak, Hopoate could easily find himself on the scoresheet early – especially if Manly controls possession early at home.
Betting tip: Lehi Hopoate first try scorer.
Over/Under Prediction
If you’re expecting a shootout, the numbers might tell you to pump the breaks. Manly’s last six games have all gone under the total match points line, and their attack has looked inconsistent without key playmakers.
Add in a Broncos side struggling to finish sets cleanly and you’ve got the makings of a low-scoring, grind-it-out clash.
Unless one team clicks dramatically, this game screams under.
Betting tip: Under total match points.
Sea Eagles vs Broncos Match Details
Date: Saturday May 31
Kick-off: 7:35pm AEST
Location: 4 Pines Park, Brookvale