Penrith Panthers vs Parramatta Eels Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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THE FACTS
When is Penrith Panthers vs Parramatta Eels on and what time does it start? Penrith Panthers vs Parramatta Eels will take place on Friday 15th March, 2024 – 09:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Penrith Panthers vs Parramatta Eels? Click here for ticket information on 2023 NRL matches
What channel is Penrith Panthers vs Parramatta Eels 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 Penrith Panthers vs Parramatta Eels? 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
PENRITH PANTHERS
- Reigning premiers Penrith Panthers were left stunned last week as they failed to score a single point in their opening game of the campaign against Melbourne Storm.
- The Panthers looked clunky with the ball and came up against a well-drilled defence but they will relish the opportunity to bounce back here and have Scott Sorensen and Mitch Kenny back from deck from injury and suspension respectively.
Starting 13: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Taylan May 5. Brian To'o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo Bench: 14. Soni Luke 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 17. Luke Garner Reserves: 18. Daine Laurie 19. Matt Eisenhuth 20. Mavrik Geyer 21. Paul Alamoti 22. Brad Schneider
PARRAMATTA EELS
- Parramatta Eels were too good for Canterbury Bulldogs last week and despite being threatened with a late fightback, the Eels were never in any real danger of losing the contest.
- The task for Brad Arthur’s side will be to back that up here against their rivals at the foot of the mountains and they have been able to name an unchanged 17.
Starting 13: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Bailey Simonsson 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Morgan Harper 5. Sean Russell 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Joey Lussick 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. J'maine Hopgood Bench: 14. Brendan Hands 15. Ryan Matterson 16. Joe Ofahengaue 17. Kelma Tuilagi Reserves: 18. Ofahiki Ogden 19. Wiremu Greig 20. Luca Moretti 21. Makahesi Makatoa 22. Blaize Talagi
THE PREDICTION
Penrith Panthers were surprisingly kept scoreless in their opening round loss to Melbourne Storm last week and there will be a bit of pressure on them to respond to that defeat. The performance was not what many have come to expect of the three-time defending premiers but they now come up against rivals Parramatta Eels in a game they should be well up for in front of their home fans. The Eels were solid in their success over Canterbury Bulldogs last week but the hosts are likely to come out firing and should claim the victory.
TIP: PENRITH PANTHERS TO WIN
