Match Info
NRL - Round 26Date: 29 August 2026, SaturdayLocation: Queensland Country Bank Stadium (Townsville)Referee: Atkins G. (Aus)Where to Watch on TV: | |
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North Queensland Cowboys |
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Wests Tigers |
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1 |
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2 |
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1.2 |
29 |
4.5 |
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1.2 |
21 |
4.8 |
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1.2 |
25 |
5 |
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1.24 |
27.77 |
4.21 |
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1.23 |
26 |
4.3 |
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1.24 |
29 |
4.2 |
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Avarage Now (Initially) |
1.22 ↑ (1.21) |
26.3 ↓ (29.76) |
4.5 ↓ (4.59) |
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- The most likely Over/Under: 55.50
- The most likely Handicap: 1 (-13)
- The best margin for this event is 7.3%, offered by

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North Queensland Cowboys 75.9% | Draw 3.5% | Wests Tigers 20.6% |
Initial Probability (when we started the analysis)
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:North Queensland Cowboys has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.8%)Wests Tigers has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.4%)North Queensland Cowboys - Wests Tigers Predictions
Expected Score (Market Odds): 35:22 
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Lineups
| Starting Lineups |
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1. Drinkwater S.
| 1. Bula J.
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2. Burns B.
| 2. Tupou J.
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3. Purdue J.
| 3. Saukuru S.
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4. Chester T.
| 4. Herbert P.
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5. Laybutt Z.
| 5. Skelton J.
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6. Clifford J.
| 6. Luai J. (C)
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7. Dearden T. (C)
| 7. Madden J.
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8. Neame G.
| 8. May T.
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9. Mahoney R.
| 9. Koroisau A.
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10. Taumalolo J.
| 10. Pole F.
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11. Luki H.
| 11. Fainu S.
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12. Nanai J.
| 12. Sukkar T.
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13. Cotter R.
| 13. Seyfarth A.
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| Substitutes |
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14. Luke S.
| 14. Mason H.
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15. Mikaele T.
| 15. Fainu S.
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16. Bateman J.
| 16. Roberts E.
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17. Hess C.
| 17. Afoa B.
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18. O'Donnell K.
| 18. Hope T.
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19. King E.
| 20. Tavana F.
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| Coaches |
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. Payten T.
| . Marshall B.
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Key Events of the Match
- 1st Half (8 - 10)
- 06:29, Chester T. (Try),
- 07:50, Drinkwater S. (Conversion Goal),
- 11:17, Skelton J. (Try),
- 12:46, Madden J. (Conversion Goal),
- 22:36, Drinkwater S. (Conversion Goal),
- 30:42, Tupou J. (Try),
- 32:12, Madden J. (Missed Conversion),
- 2nd Half (16 - 0)
- 53:41, Luki H. (Try),
- 55:07, Drinkwater S. (Conversion Goal),
- 58:35, Purdue J. (Try),
- 60:08, Drinkwater S. (Conversion Goal),
- 78:59, Chester T. (Try),
- 79:56, Clifford J. (Missed Conversion),
Preview
This match features a clash between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 8 in the zone Promotion ~ NRL (Play Offs: ) and 14).In the last 5 head-to-head matches, North Queensland won 4.North Queensland has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).Wests has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).Wests may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days. In this match, North Queensland is seen as the favorite.In the last 20 head-to-head matches, North Queensland won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 511:506. (average 25.6:25.3).Including home matches between the teams, North Queensland won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 245:172. (average 30.6:21.5).
Form
✺ - easy match;
✺ - difficult match;
Latest Head to Head
| Australian NRL | | | 14.03.26 | Wests Tigers - North Queensland Cowboys | 44:16 | | 24.08.25 | Wests Tigers - North Queensland Cowboys | 28:34 | | 31.05.25 | North Queensland Cowboys - Wests Tigers | 32:28 | | 01.08.24 | Wests Tigers - North Queensland Cowboys | 30:48 | | 24.05.24 | North Queensland Cowboys - Wests Tigers | 42:28 | | 01.07.23 | North Queensland Cowboys - Wests Tigers | 74:0 | | 20.05.23 | Wests Tigers - North Queensland Cowboys | 66:18 |
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