BlueBet Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 12 NRL game between Penrith Panthers and North Queensland Cowboys. The game kicks off at 6:00 pm with Penrith Panthers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Penrith Panthers vs. North Queensland Cowboys game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Friday May 27, 2022 at 6:00 pm

Where: BlueBet Stadium

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Penrith Panthers vs North Queensland Cowboys Preview

Penrith has opened up a four-point lead on the field, following up the first loss of its title defence to Parramatta in Round 9 with big statements against high-profile rivals Melbourne (32-6) and Sydney Roosters (32-12).

Jarome Luai’s form spike continued against the Roosters with two tries and three Dally M votes. But the Panthers have rarely had a subpar performer in their 17 throughout 2022.

Third-placed North Queensland is on a six-match winning streak for the first time since its 2015 premiership season. The Cowboys’ attack is humming, scoring 30-plus points in five straight games with the likes of Murray Taulagi and Jeremiah Nanai starring in recent weeks.

But their defence is only a shade behind the Panthers’ as the NRL’s best statistically, while the Cowboys showed impressive resolve to overcome the loss of Jason Taumalolo and Kyle Feldt in the first half to blow the Storm away 36-6 with a four-try burst early in the second half.

Coen Hess and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow come into the starting side for Taumalolo and Feldt this week, with Jake Granville and Jamayne Taunoa-Brown joining the interchange. The Panthers are unchanged and will roll out the same starting line-up for the fourth straight game.

Penrith took out the teams’ sole 2021 clash 24-0 at home in Round 1. The Cowboys last won at the foot of the mountains in 2016.

Todd Payten’s Cowboys are a different proposition in 2022, but their line-up disruptions could prove a decisive factor against the relentless Panthers machine. The visitors are getting a huge start, though, and are capable of taking the champs to the wire.

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