Newcastle Knights vs Parramatta Eels Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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Both of these teams have lacked form in their recent outings but something has to give here. A win for Parramatta Eels will make it even tighter at the foot of the ladder and suck Newcastle Knights into the battle to avoid the wooden spoon.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Saturday 29th June, 2024 - 08:30a / AUS - 5:30p / US EST - 3:30a / US PST - 12:30a
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Arena 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 and Sky Go 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
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS FORM: KNIGHTS SUFFER THIRD STRAIGHT LOSS
It has been a tough run of games for the Knights who fell to a third successive defeat last time out. They were competitive against reigning premiers Penrith Panthers but still fell short and need to find a way to get back to winning ways.
LAST FIVE: WWLLL
PARRAMATTA EELS FORM: EELS PROP UP LADDER
A second loss in-a-row and seventh defeat in eight has seen the Eels fall to the bottom of the ladder. They came up short against Sydney Roosters in their most recent outing and their form is a huge worry having performed so poorly for such a long period.
LAST FIVE: LLWLL
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS TEAM NEWS: PRYCE TO DEBUT
Will Pryce will make his long-awaited debut for Newcastle, coming into the side at five-eighth. He will feature alongside fellow Englishman Kai Pearce-Paul who will make his return from a toe injury.
Starting 13: 1. Fletcher Sharpe 2. Enari Tuala 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Will Pryce 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Dylan Lucas 13. Adam Elliott Bench: 14. Jayden Brailey 15. Daniel Saifiti 16. Kai Pearce-Paul 17. Brodie Jones Reserves: 18. Mathew Croker 19. Jack Hetherington 20. Jack Cogger 21. Krystian Mapapalangi 22. David Armstrong
PARRAMATTA EELS TEAM NEWS: MOSES SET TO BACK UP
On the back of his brilliant performance to lead New South Wales to a win in Game 2 during the week, Mitchell Moses looks set to back up here as he aims to help the Eels get back to winning ways.
Starting 13: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Will Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Blaize Talagi 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Brendan Hands 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. Joe Ofahengaue Bench: 14. Matthew Arthur 15. Makahesi Makatoa 16. Matt Doorey 17. Ryan Matterson Reserves: 18. Daejarn Asi 19. Joey Lussick 20. Wiremu Greig 21. Jake Tago 22. Charlie Guymer
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS VS PARRAMATTA EELS PREDICTION
Newcastle Knights will still have their sights set on the top eight but a loss to bottom side Parramatta Eels will have them looking over their shoulders instead. They have lost their last three but it is just one win in eight games for the Eels so the hosts will fancy their chances and owing to the wretched form of the away side, preference is with the hosts in this one.
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS VS PARRAMATTA EELS TIP: NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS TO WIN
