Round 12, Broncos versus Panthers Match Preview Thursday 18th of May, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane 7: 50 pm kick-off. (Team List Here)

THE GIST

The Brisbane Broncos will host the Penrith Panthers in game one, Round 12 National Rugby League Telstra Premiership in 2023; It doesn’t get more competitive in round twelve as these two fight it out for another two points; The Brisbane Broncos sit number two on the ladder two points ahead of the Panthers in third, the Broncos suffer arguably there biggest loss no half back Adam Reynolds in this matchup, Panthers licking their lips feeling the opportunity for the ladder to make way for the former premiers.

The biggest advantage Penrith has against any NRL team is their defense, probably still the best defense in the game this year! if the Broncos can bring some kind of defense we have not seen this year to this matchup, they will stand a chance, but if not! make way for the Panthers!

THE HISTORY

Since 1998, Brisbane Broncos have been winning fifty-eight per cent of the head-to-head clashes; Brisbane Broncos at home have won three from the last five against the Panthers; the last time these two met? the Broncos were victorious winning 13-12.

CURRENT FORM

In Round Eleven, the Brisbane Broncos lost to the Storm 24-16, and the South Penrith Panthers beat the Rosters 48-4.

POINT SCORING

Since Round One, The Brisbane Broncos are currently averaging twenty-six points per match, and the Penrith Panthers have averaged twenty-five.

DEFENSE

Since Round One, the Brisbane Broncos are currently leaking eighteen points a match in 2023, while the Penrith Panthers have been leaking twelve points a match.

PREDICTION

Penrith Panthers by 12