Parramatta Eels vs Newcastle Knights – Regular Season – Preview & Prediction | NRL 2023

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THE FACTS

When is Parramatta Eels vs Newcastle Knights on and what time does it start? Parramatta Eels vs Newcastle Knights will take place on Friday 28th April, 2023 – 09:00 (UK)

Where is Parramatta Eels vs Newcastle Knights taking place? Parramatta Eels vs Newcastle Knights will take place at CommBank Stadium in Sydney, Australia

Where can I get tickets for Parramatta Eels vs Newcastle Knights? Click here for ticket information on 2023 NRL matches

What channel is Parramatta Eels vs Newcastle Knights on? Sky Sports Arena will be televising selected NRL games in the UK and you can find their schedule here. For Australian broadcasters, you can find a list here

Where can I stream Parramatta Eels vs Newcastle Knights? If televised on Sky Sports, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go. Alternatively, the match will be available to subscribers of Watch NRL

THE TEAM NEWS

PARRAMATTA EELS

• Parramatta Eels were unable to make it three successive victories as they were downed by high-flying Brisbane Broncos last week in what was their fifth loss from eight matches.
• The Eels find themselves well down the ladder and the pressure will be mounting on them if they are unable to come out on top here but they have been handed a huge blow with New South Wales prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard ruled out for a significant period.

Starting 13: Gutherson, Sivo, Penisini, Russell, Dunster, Brown, Moses, Greig, Hodgson, Paulo, Lane, Matterson, Hopgood – Interchanges: Cartwright, Hands, Doorey, Makatoa – Reserves: Arthur, Murchie, Ogden, Asi, Lumelume

Unavailable: Bailey Simonsson (Injured), Reagan Campbell-Gillard (Injured)

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS

• Newcastle Knights suffered a second loss in succession and it was also their second narrow defeat in-a-row as they lost out by just two points in their clash with North Queensland Cowboys.
• The Knights have lost their last two games by a combined three-point margin but they have seen no reason to hit the panic button and will roll with the same 17 once again, although skipper Kalyn Ponga has been slated to start here.

Starting 13: Miller, Young, Gagai, Best, Marzhew, Ponga, Hastings, D. Saifiti, Crossland, Thompson, Frizell, Fitzgibbon, Mann – Interchanges: Gamble, J. Saifiti, Croker, Hetherington – Reserves: Sasagi, Hunt, Johns, Lucas, Clune

Unavailable: Adam Elliott (Injured), Brodie Jones (Injured), Jayden Brailey (Injured)

THE PREDICTION

Parramatta Eels have yet to hit their straps so far this season and will be under some pressure to get the job done as they host Newcastle Knights. They are strong at CommBank Stadium and will hope home comforts can aid them in their quest to challenge for a spot in the top 8. They have lacked consistency so far this campaign while the Knights have performed well of late so it will be a tough matchup for the hosts and it is worth siding with the visitors to keep things tight so side with them with the aid of a +12 start on the handicap.