The Penrith Panthers will look to extend their lead atop the table when they meet Wests Tigers at CommBank Stadium on Sunday. 

The Panthers’ next-man-up mentality worked its magic yet again as they came from behind late to beat the second-placed Warriors 20-18 in a thrilling contest and that win moved Penrith four points clear of New Zealand at the top of the ladder. 

Origin stars Nathan Cleary, Brian To’o and Isaah Yeo are all back on deck after being rested, forcing Jack Cogger, Liam Henry and Izack Tago to shift back to the bench. 

Meanwhile, the Tigers seem to have found their groove as a classy first half set the wheels in motion for a 22-16 victory over the Bulldogs. 

Former Panther Mavrik Geyer and Charlie Murray come into the Tigers lineup in place of Alex Twal and Sione Fainu. Penrith won both meetings between the sides last year, but can the Tigers pull off an upset here?

For the latest news, odds and analysis ahead of this clash of the cats, check out our Tigers vs Panthers tips and predictions below.

Tigers vs Panthers Prediction and Betting Tips 

Head-to-Head Prediction 

The Tigers deserve plenty of credit for remaining competitive throughout much of the season, but this is an enormous challenge.

Penrith continue to set the standard in 2026 and sit atop the NRL ladder for good reason.

Without Brian To’o, Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo, the Panthers managed to beat the New Zealand Warriors, who sit one spot below them on the ladder.

Their ability to win regardless of personnel changes remains unmatched and they have developed a habit of suffocating opponents through relentless pressure.

Although the Tigers have improved compared to previous years, the Panthers rarely leave empty-handed.

Betting tip: Penrith Panthers. 

First Try Scorer Prediction 

Suns out, tries out? That certainly seems to be the case for the game’s best player. Current Dally M leader Nathan Cleary has scored a try in four of Penrith's last five day matches and will be looking to do the same here.

Fresh off a massive Origin performance and a well deserved weekend off, no doubt Cleary will be pumped up and full of running early in this one, so that’s why he goes into our betting slip as first try scorer here. 

Betting tip: Nathan Cleary. 

Over/Under Prediction 

Each of the last 12 matches between the Wests Tigers and Penrith have gone under the total match points line.

Betting tip: Under (48.5) total match points. 

Line Prediction

The Wests Tigers have covered the line in each of their last seven matches at CommBank Stadium when playing with a rest advantage.

Betting tip: Tigers (14.5+) line.

Tigers vs Panthers Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips 

Jahream Bula

Jahream Bula has scored at least one try in each of the Wests Tigers' last four matches against opponents that were ranked in the top four.

Dylan Edwards

Dylan Edwards has scored at least one try in four of Penrith's last five matches as an away favourite.

Jeral Skelton

Jeral Skelton has scored at least one try in each of the Wests Tigers' last three home matches against opponents that were ranked higher on the ladder.

Thomas Jenkins

Thomas Jenkins has scored at least one try in each of Penrith's last three day matches at CommBank Stadium.

Tigers vs Panthers Teams 

Wests Tigers Team List 

1. Jahream Bula

2. Jeral Skelton

3. Sunia Turuva

4. Heamasi Makasini

5. Faaletino Tavana

6. Jarome Luai (c)

7. Jock Madden

8. Terrell May

9. Api Koroisau

10. Fonua Pole

11. Mavrik Geyer

12. Kai Pearce-Paul 

13. Charlie Murray

14. Latu Fainu

15. Alex Seyfarth

16. Royce Hunt

17. Ethan Roberts

18. Bunty Afoa

Penrith Panthers Team List 

1. Dylan Edwards  

2. Thomas Jenkins

3. Paul Alamoti 

4. Casey McLean

5. Brian To'o 

6. Blaize Talagi

7. Nathan Cleary

8. Moses Leota  

9. Freddy Lussick

10. Lindsay Smith  

11. Isaiah Papali'i

12. Liam Martin

13. Isaah Yeo (c)

14. Jack Cogger

15. Scott Sorensen

16. Liam Henry

17. Izack Tago

18. Luke Garner

Tigers vs Panthers Match Details 

Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026. 

Kick-off: 2:00pm AEST.

Location: CommBank Stadium, Sydney.