<p>Get ready! The battle for the shield is about to begin! The 2025 Women’s State of Origin series gets underway this week.</p> <p>Game 1 will be played at Suncorp Stadium, on the eve of<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nrl/predictions/round-9-tips-2025"> Magic Round</a>, to kick-start what should be an absolute footy fiesta at Lang Park this weekend.</p> <p>Unlike the men’s edition, the Women’s State of Origin is played outside of the regular season, so it can be hard to find established form lines for individual players.</p> <p>That means these games are always close, competitive and unpredictable. Luckily, we’re here with our crystal ball to shed some light on Game 1 and offer up some tips and predictions.</p> <p>For all the latest team news, analysis and betting tips, check out our Women’s State of Origin Game 1 predictions below.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Women’s State of Origin Game 1 Team Lists</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Queensland</h3> <p>1. Tamika Upton</p> <p>2. Julia Robinson</p> <p>3. Shenae Ciesiolka</p> <p>4. Rory Owen</p> <p>5. Jasmine Peters</p> <p>6. Tarryn Aiken</p> <p>7. Ali Brigginshaw</p> <p>8. Keilee Joseph</p> <p>9. Lauren Brown</p> <p>10. Jessika Elliston</p> <p>11. Sienna Lofipo</p> <p>12. Romy Teitzel</p> <p>13. Destiny Brill</p> <p>14. Jada Ferguson</p> <p>15. Sophie Holyman</p> <p>16. Makenzie Weale</p> <p>17. Tavarna Papalii</p> <p>18. Georgia Hannaway</p> <p>19. Chelsea Lenarduzzi</p> <p>20. Hayley Maddick</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>New South Wales</h3> <p>1. Abbi Church</p> <p>2. Jaime Chapman</p> <p>3. Jessica Sergis</p> <p>4. Isabelle Kelly</p> <p>5. Jayme Fressard</p> <p>6. Tiana Penitani</p> <p>7. Jesse Southwell</p> <p>8. Simaima Taufa</p> <p>9. Keeley Davis</p> <p>10. Ellie Johnston</p> <p>11. Kezie Apps</p> <p>12. Yasmin Clydsdale</p> <p>13. Olivia Kernick</p> <p>14. Jocelyn Kelleher</p> <p>15. Kennedy Cherrington</p> <p>16. Sarah Togatuki</p> <p>17. Emma Tonegato</p> <p>18. Shaylee Bent</p> <p>19. Kirra Dibb</p> <p>20. Olivia Higgins</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Women’s State of Origin Game 1 Predictions and Betting Tips</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Head-to-Head Prediction</h3> <p>This will be only the second time that the Women’s State of Origin is played over three games instead of two.</p> <p>The Queensland Maroons enter this series as the reigning champions after claiming the shield last year 2-1, in the first edition of the three-game format.</p> <p>When looking at the H2H odds for game one, you’ll find that these two sides are nearly inseparable. In fact, it’s NSW who are actually the slight favourites, despite QLD currently holding the shield and most importantly, playing at home here.</p> <p>Home ground advantage is everything in these inter-state clashes and we’re tipping the Maroons to take the first step towards retaining the shield in front of their home crowd.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-league/womens-state-of-origin/queensland-women-v-new-south-wales-women-9153853">Queensland Maroons.</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>First Try Scorer Prediction</h3> <p>One thing neither of these sides are lacking is try scoring prowess. Jamie Chapman, Julia Robinson, Jessica Sergis, Tamika Upton, Isabelle Kelly, Jasmine Peters, take your pick from either side of the border.</p> <p>For us, we’re backing Titans flyer Jamie Chapman to be the first across the stripe here. It would be rather poetic as she currently dates Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, who is known for his try scoring exploits in the Origin arena, however for QLD, whereas Chapman plays for NSW.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-league/womens-state-of-origin/queensland-women-v-new-south-wales-women-9153853">Jamie Chapman.</a></p>

<h3>Player of the Match Prediction</h3> <p>In keeping with our narrative for Queensland winning Game 1 of the 2025 Women’s State of Origin series, it makes the most sense to back one of their key players to take out the player of the match award.</p> <p>Rarely awarded to a member of the losing side, Queensland co-captains Ali Brigginshaw and Tamika Upton are the two we’ve narrowed it down to in this market.</p> <p>Upton won this award in Game 3 last year as her state won the shield, so we’re tipping her to run it back here.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-league/womens-state-of-origin/queensland-women-v-new-south-wales-women-9153853">Tamika Upton.</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Women’s State of Origin Game 1 Match Details</h2> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Thursday, May 1, 2025.</p> <p><strong>Kick-off:</strong> 7:45pm AEST.</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.</p>