NRL Round 5 2025 Expert Tips & Predictions

The NRL continues this week with Round 5 action, kicking off with Raiders vs Sharks on Thursday night.

We have NRL betting tips for every game in 2025, including this rounds’ featured games between the Panthers vs Cowboys, Rabbitohs vs Roosters, and Sea Eagles vs Storm.

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NRL Round 5 Tips

Thursday 3/4/25

8:00pm Canberra Raiders vs Cronulla Sharks @ GIO Stadium

The Raiders started the year well, but it hasn’t been a happy few weeks for Ricky Stuart and his team.

They are struggling to put together a complete performance, and although the Sharks were poor against the Bulldogs as short favourites last week, the Sharks might have failed to swim in the conditions.

Getting a –5.5 line for a team as talented as the Sharks is too good to turn down.

Betting tip: Sharks –5.5 @ $1.90

Sharks by 10

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Friday 4/4/25

6:00pm Penrith Panthers vs North Queensland Cowboys @ CommBank Stadium

It has been trouble in paradise for the Penrith Panthers, who find themselves in an unfamiliar position in 13th on the NRL ladder. However, there is no panic in the defending champions.

They have been hit hard with injuries, but they should get Nathan Cleary back, and he’s easily the best half in the game. They need him to control the game, which they sorely lacked last week against the Rabbitohs.

The Cowboys come off a good win, but wins won’t come often for them in 2025.

Betting tip: Panthers –11.5 @ $1.90

Panthers by 14

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8:00pm South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Sydney Roosters @ Accor Stadium

The Roosters were soundly beaten by the Titans last week, and they could continue to struggle without their top halves in the game.

Momentum is now with the Rabbitohs, who are getting plenty from their senior players, and they could capitalise on a Roosters team playing without confidence. The Roosters have only six second half points from their last two games, which is a terrible stat.

Take the $1.80 for the Rabbitohs to stay in the top eight.

Betting tip: Rabbitohs @ $1.80

Rabbitohs by 6

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Saturday 5/4/25

3:00pm Parramatta Eels vs St George Dragons @ CommBank Stadium

It’s going to be a long year for the Eels and looking to take advantage are the Dragons.

The Dragons pulled off an upset win over Melbourne Storm last week, which was helped by the conditions, but a win is a win.

They should be full of confidence against a team like the Eels, who are 17th on the ladder and could stay there for at least another week.

Betting tip: Dragons –4.5 @ $1.90

Dragons by 8

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5:30pm Gold Coast Titans vs Dolphins @ Cbus Super Stadium

Pressure is on the Dolphins to perform after some moderate performances, but that could be tough against a Titans side with momentum.

The Titans have exceeded expectations so far, and they currently sit in 5th on the ladder. We liked the way they put away the Roosters late last week, so there is every chance they keep posting wins against teams like the Dolphins.

However, covering a –6.5 line won’t be easy. The Dolphins could show up and make a game of it.

Betting tip: Dolphins +6.5 @ $1.90

Titans by 6

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7:35pm Brisbane Broncos vs. Wests Tigers @ Suncorp Stadium

We don’t understand the hype for the Tigers, who have a poor team on paper, and they were beaten by the Warriors last week. Thankfully, bookmakers have woken up and made the Broncos firm favourites on Saturday.

The Broncos haven’t been at their best recently, but they’re good enough to punish the Tigers and put up a big score. We expect something in the 40-12 range, so it could be a one-sided affair.

Take the –13.5 line before it moves during the week.

Betting tip: Broncos –13.5 @ $1.90

Broncos by 28

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Sunday 6/4/25

4:05pm Manly Sea Eagles vs Melbourne Storm @ 4 Pines Park

We didn’t see the Dragons beating the Storm last week, but we expect a bounce back effort against the Sea Eagles on Sunday.

The conditions didn’t favour the Storm’s running style, and although the Sea Eagles currently sit in second on the table, their winning ways could come to an end.

We’re happy enough with the –5.5 line, which could move to –6.5.

Betting tip: Storm –5.5 @ $1.90

Storm by 6

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6:15pm Canterbury Bulldogs vs Newcastle Knights @ Accor Stadium

The Bulldogs have found themselves leading the table after four rounds, following a tough win over the Sharks.

They’re a team that doesn’t look all that exciting, but their defence is strong, and that will win them plenty of games in 2025.

They’re good enough to handle the Knights coming off a bye, and the battle-hardened Bulldogs could keep winning.

Betting tip: Bulldogs –5.5 @ $1.90

Bulldogs by 8

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Daryl Curnow

About Daryl Curnow

After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism. Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports. Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.

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