CommBank Stadium will play host to Thursday's Round 18 NRL game between Parramatta Eels and South Sydney Rabbitohs. The game kicks off at 7:50 pm with South Sydney Rabbitohs heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Parramatta Eels vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Thursday July 4, 2024 at 7:50 pm
Where: CommBank Stadium
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Parramatta Eels vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Odds
Parramatta Eels vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Preview
From the storys most disappointing decline, South Sydney is shaping as 2024s miracle-in-waiting and the Rabbitohs take another step on their resurgent journey on Thursday night against the ailing Parramatta Eels.
Both clubs sacked their coaches mid-season and, ironically, Souths turnaround began with a 42-26 victory over Parramatta in Round 12.
The Bunnies have subsequently pieced together a four-match winning streak, finding some defensive resolve to concede just 24 points across their wins over the Titans, Broncos and Sea Eagles (after leaking 26-plus points in 10 of their first 11 games) before last weeks third bye.
Latrell Mitchell is back to top form and Cameron Murrays return from injury has also been significant; both were excellent after getting Blues recalls for game two.
A week after last encountering the Rabbitohs, the Eels got Mitch Moses and Clint Gutherson back from injury and rolled Cronulla 34-22.
But the spike was temporary for the team being run by caretaker Trent Barrett, losing their last three to the Bulldogs, Roosters and Knights.
The blue-and-golds faded in Newcastle last Saturday, conceding three of the last four tries in a 34-26 result, having conceded 20-plus points in their last 11 games and are tied for last place.
Parramatta will debut winger Jake Tago and back-rower Charlie Guymer, with Maika Sivo injured and Makahesi Makatoa out.
Mitchell and Murray return after missing the 14-0 shutout of Manly on Origin duty.
Souths have won seven of the teams last eight encounters, including the last three at Commbank Stadium.
As only $1.68 favourites in this one, the Rabbitohs look excellent value to chalk up their fifth straight win, with the Eels losing three of their last five at home.
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Parramatta Eels vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Tip
We're tipping South Sydney Rabbitohs to win at $1.68 odds.
Parramatta Eels vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Teams
Eels team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Jake Tago 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Blaize Talagi 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Brendan Hands 10. Junior Paulo 11. Ryan Matterson 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. Shaun Lane 14. Matthew Arthur 15. Joe Ofahengaue 16. Matt Doorey 17. Charlie Guymer 18. Daejarn Asi 19. Makahesi Makatoa 20. Wiremu Greig 21. Morgan Harper 22. Luca Moretti
Rabbitohs team: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Taane Milne 4. Richard Kennar 5. Jacob Gagai 6. Jack Wighton 7. Cody Walker 8. Davvy Moale 9. Damien Cook 10. Sean Keppie 11. Cameron Murray 12. Jai Arrow 13. Keaon Koloamatangi 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Tallis Duncan 16. Thomas Burgess 17. Michael Chee Kam 18. Jye Gray 19. Liam Le Blanc 20. Fletcher Myers 21. Adam Christensen 22. Thomas Fletcher
