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On August 22, 2026, the Newcastle Knights will host the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in an exciting NRL clash. The Knights enter this match with a modicum of momentum, having secured victories in 2 of their last 5 outings. Conversely, the Sea Eagles find themselves in a difficult situation, having lost their last 5 matches, which may impact their confidence heading into this fixture.
Tactically, the Knights have shown a robust offensive performance, underpinned by their ability to capitalize on home advantage. With the bookmakers placing them as strong favorites at odds of 1.36, their recent form suggests they will be looking to assert dominance in front of their home crowd. Meanwhile, Manly’s struggle for form could result in a defensive setup as they attempt to halt their losing streak. However, their inability to secure a win in recent weeks raises questions about their resilience and adaptability.
The probability model supports Newcastle’s position as favorites, predicting a 70.2% likelihood of a home win. The projected final score of 29:21 further underscores the expectation of a competitive match, but as with any sport, unexpected outcomes remain a possibility. Bettors should evaluate team dynamics closely as the match approaches.
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| Newcastle 65.7% |
Draw 4.7% |
Manly-Warringah 29.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 30:23
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.4 | 22 | 3.2 | |
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1.36 | 3.00 | ||
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1.39 | 24.44 | 3.13 | |
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1.4 | 24 | 3.1 |
Latest Results
| 16.08.26 Newcastle Knights – Gold Coast Titans – 36:26 09.08.26 Canberra Raiders – Newcastle Knights – 24:30 01.08.26 Brisbane Broncos – Newcastle Knights – 6:30 24.07.26 Newcastle Knights – Sydney Roosters – 22:23 17.07.26 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – Newcastle Knights – 20:18 |
14.08.26 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles – Dolphins NRL – 0:22 08.08.26 Melbourne Storm – Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles – 42:20 26.07.26 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles – Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – 12:48 19.07.26 Gold Coast Titans – Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles – 38:32 12.07.26 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles – North Queensland Cowboys – 18:19 OT |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 15.03.26 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles – Newcastle Knights – 16:36 05.06.25 Newcastle Knights – Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles – 26:22 OT 14.07.24 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles – Newcastle Knights – 44:6 28.05.23 Newcastle Knights – Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles – 28:18 01.04.23 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles – Newcastle Knights – 32:32 |
Standings
Main
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Sydney Roosters | 21 | 16 | 5 | 563:400 | 38 |
| 2 | Penrith Panthers | 21 | 15 | 6 | 599:313 | 36 |
| 3 | New Zealand Warriors | 21 | 15 | 6 | 606:330 | 36 |
| 4 | Dolphins | 21 | 14 | 7 | 578:458 | 34 |
| 5 | Cronulla Sharks | 21 | 13 | 8 | 604:439 | 32 |
| 6 | Newcastle Knights | 22 | 14 | 8 | 577:501 | 32 |
| 7 | South Sydney Rabbitohs | 21 | 12 | 9 | 576:494 | 30 |
| 8 | NQ Cowboys | 22 | 12 | 10 | 514:592 | 28 |
| 9 | Canterbury Bulldogs | 21 | 10 | 11 | 402:464 | 26 |
| 10 | Manly Sea Eagles | 21 | 9 | 12 | 505:459 | 24 |
| 11 | Canberra Raiders | 22 | 10 | 12 | 501:562 | 24 |
| 12 | Melbourne Storm | 21 | 9 | 12 | 510:514 | 22 |
| 13 | Parramatta Eels | 21 | 8 | 13 | 421:602 | 22 |
| 14 | Gold Coast Titans | 21 | 6 | 15 | 413:567 | 18 |
| 15 | Brisbane Broncos | 21 | 6 | 15 | 383:581 | 18 |
| 16 | Wests Tigers | 21 | 7 | 14 | 400:613 | 18 |
| 17 | St. George Illawarra Dragons | 21 | 4 | 17 | 344:607 | 14 |
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