CommBank Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 23 NRL game between Parramatta Eels and Penrith Panthers. The game kicks off at 8:00 pm with Penrith Panthers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Parramatta Eels vs. Penrith Panthers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday August 9, 2024 at 8:00 pm
Where: CommBank Stadium
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Parramatta Eels vs Penrith Panthers Odds
Parramatta Eels vs Penrith Panthers Preview
Parramattas position on the ladder takes the sting out of this derby, but the blue-and-golds performance last weekend suggests Penrith will have to do more than merely turn up to CommBank Stadium to collect another two points.
The Eels inflicted a potentially season-ruining 30-20 loss on the Warriors in Auckland, powering to a 26-point lead with Clint Gutherson, Blaize Talagi and Daejarn Asi shining on attack as they scored more than 28 points for just the second time in 2024.
Defensively, the Eels conceded their least amount of points since Round 6 and leaked only one try in the first 65 minutes as they snapped a six-match losing streak.
The Panthers have won four straight and are now just one win behind the front-running Storm, but after a 46-10 canter on the road against the Dragons they had to work hard for it at home in a 22-14 win over the Knights.
Nathan Cleary again stood tall, producing a superb solo try to break a 14-all deadlock inside the last 15 minutes.
Daine Laurie returns at fullback for the premiers in their only change.
The Eels have won four of their last seven against the Panthers whose wins include two victories during the 2022 finals while they were far from disgraced in a 26-18 loss at Penrith in Round 2.
Parramatta have won the clubs last three encounters at CommBank Stadium, where the Eels have a 4-5 record in 2024.
Penrith is unlikely to sink to a fourth straight loss there, but with a couple of top-liners still missing and the hosts coming in with renewed confidence, the line looks way too big.
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Parramatta Eels vs Penrith Panthers Tip
We're tipping Penrith Panthers to win at $1.14 odds.
Parramatta Eels vs Penrith Panthers Teams
Eels team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Jake Tago 3. Viliami 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 14. Joey Lussick 15. Joe Ofahengaue 16. Matt Doorey 17. Dan Keir 18. Ethan Sanders 19. Kelma Tuilagi 20. Isaac Lumelume 21. Morgan Harper 22. Makahesi Makatoa
Panthers team: 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 14. Trent Toelau 15. Matt Eisenhuth 16. Liam Henry 17. Mavrik Geyer 18. Luron Patea 19. Jack Cole 20. Isaiah Iongi 21. Asu Kepaoa 22. Luke Sommerton
