Parramatta Eels vs Penrith Panthers Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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Parramatta Eels and Penrith Panthers will renew their rivalry as the two teams do battle here with very different aspirations for how their season could finish.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Friday 9th August, 2024 - 11:00am / AUS - 8:00pm / US EST - 6:00am / US PST - 3:00am
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will not be broadcast live in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League and Nine 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 and 9Now in Australia / This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the US
PARRAMATTA EELS FORM: EELS WIN FOR FIRST TIME IN SEVEN
With the prospect of finishing at the foot of the ladder, Parramatta claimed a much-needed win to end their losing streak at six matches. They got the better of New Zealand Warriors over the ditch and will aim to build on that success.
LAST FIVE: LLLLW
PENRITH PANTHERS FORM: PREMIERS MAKE IT FOUR STRAIGHT VICTORIES
Penrith secured a fourth successive victory as they got the better of Newcastle Knights but they made hard work of that triumph and will be aiming to put in a better display in this one.
LAST FIVE: LWWWW
PARRAMATTA EELS TEAM NEWS: SAME 17 FOR EELS
After claiming what was a rare success this season, it is unsurprising that the Eels have stuck with the same 17 that prevailed in New Zealand with Daejarn Asi aiming to build on his brilliant showing in the halfback position.
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. Matt Doorey 17. Dan Keir Reserves: 18. Ethan Sanders 19. Kelma Tuilagi 20. Isaac Lumelume 21. Morgan Harper 22. Makahesi Makatoa
PENRITH PANTHERS TEAM NEWS: LAURIE BACK ON DECK
It is a welcome return to the side for Daine Laurie who will slot in at fullback. First-choice #1 Dylan Edwards is still sidelined so Laurie coming in gives the Panthers a bit more experience with last week’s debutant Isaiah Longo dropping to the reserves.
Starting 13: 1. Daine Laurie 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To'o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo Bench: 14. Trent Toelau 15. Matt Eisenhuth 16. Liam Henry 17. Mavrik Geyer Reserves: 18. Luron Patea 19. Jack Cole 20. Isaiah Iongi 21. Asu Kepaoa 22. Luke Sommerton
PARRAMATTA EELS VS PENRITH PANTHERS PREDICTION
Parramatta Eels have nothing to lose here as they take on rivals Penrith Panthers. Last week’s win for the Eels gave them some breathing room at the bottom of the ladder with the pressure easing on them having looked to be right in the mix to finish with the wooden spoon. Reigning premiers Penrith have won their last four and are building nicely towards the finals but will want to produce a better performance than they managed against Newcastle Knights last week. However, they are capable of doing just that and they should control this contest.
PARRAMATTA EELS VS PENRITH PANTHERS TIP: PENRITH PANTHERS -10
