New Zealand Warriors vs Parramatta Eels Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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New Zealand Warriors still have some ground to make up if they are to make the finals but they will view this as another great opportunity to claim a victory against struggling Parramatta Eels.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Friday 2nd August, 2024 - 9:00am / AUS - 6:00pm / US EST - 4:00am / US PST - 1:00am
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will not be broadcast live in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League in Australia / This match will be broadcast live on Fox Sports in the US
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the UK / This match will be streamed live on Kayo Sports in Australia / This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the US
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS FORM: WARRIORS EARN CRUCIAL WIN
It was far from pretty but the Warriors avoided a third straight loss as they got the better of bottom Wests Tigers last week to keep their top eight hopes alive but they must go back-to-back and they will need to improve if they are to do so.
LAST FIVE: LWLLW
PARRAMATTA EELS FORM: EELS LOSE AGAIN
The Eels have now lost their last six matches in-a-row after they went down to top of the ladder Melbourne Storm. They were competitive in the first half but could not live with their opponents in the second half.
LAST FIVE: LLLLL
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS TEAM NEWS: JOHNSON AND NICOLL-KLOKSTAD BACK
Talisman Shaun Johnson is back to lead his side around the pitch with fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad also returns to further boost the backline. Te Maire Martin is the who to make way for Johnson with Chanel Harris-Tavita retaining his spot in the halves.
Starting 13: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Ali Leiataua 4. Moala Graham-Taufa 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Marata Niukore 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Dylan Walker Bench: 14. Freddy Lussick 15. Tom Ale 16. Jazz Tevaga 17. Leka Halasima Reserves: 18. Demitric Sifakula 20. Taine Tuaupiki 21. Te Maire Martin 22. Edward Kosi 23. Bunty Afoa
PARRAMATTA EELS TEAM NEWS: SAME 17 FOR PARRA
Interim head coach Trent Barrett saw enough from his side last week to retain the same 17 for this contest which means Dan Keir will keep his place on the back of his debut from the bench last time out.
Starting 13: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Jake Tago 3. Will Penisini 4. Blaize Talagi 5. Sean Russell 6. Dylan Brown 7. Daejarn Asi 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Brendan Hands 10. Wiremu Greig 11. Shaun Lane 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. Ryan Matterson Bench: 14. Joey Lussick 15. Joe Ofahengaue 16. Luca Moretti 17. Dan Keir Reserves: 18. Ethan Sanders 19. Matthew Arthur 20. Matt Doorey 21. Morgan Harper 22. Makahesi Makatoa
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS VS PARRAMATTA EELS PREDICTION
New Zealand Warriors need to be nigh-on perfect if they are to make the finals and they simply cannot afford any slip-ups with this game against Parramatta Eels a must-win. The struggling away side are under pressure to avoid the wooden spoon and will not relish this trip against a side that will play host to a full house. That home advantage should be important here and the Kiwi outfit are tipped to go back-to-back.
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS VS PARRAMATTA EELS TIP: NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS TO WIN
