There will be a tense battle in the NRL this weekend between the Parramatta Eels and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles as the race for playoff places in the rugby standings heats up. You can find the latest odds and our Eels vs Sea Eagles prediction below.
Parramatta Eels vs. Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Information
Parramatta Eels vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
Location of the Game: CommBank Stadium, New South Wales, Australia
Date and Time: Saturday, June 17, 2023. 3:30 AM ET
How to Watch: NRL Player
Parramatta Eels vs. Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Recent Scores
This will be the 43rd clash between these two NRL sides since 1998. It is important to consider the close overall record before making rugby league predictions.
The Eels hold a slender advantage, having won on 22 occasions. However, the Sea Eagles have landed wins on 20 occasions. Their most recent win came earlier this season, as they recorded a 34-30 success on March 16.
Parramatta Eels vs. Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Betting Analysis
The Eels will have home-field advantage for the visit of the Sea Eagles as they chase a victory that will move them into the top eight.
However, the Sea Eagles currently sit in that spot and could enhance their playoff hopes with a victory this weekend.
Parramatta Eels Facts To Know
The Eels likely come into this showdown with the greater need for maximum points, as they currently sit outside the playoff spots, having played a game more than many of their rivals. They have won seven of their 14 matches this term, and currently boast a points difference of +74, which is among the best in the NRL.
Their recent form is certainly an encouraging factor to consider, as they come into this match having won each of their last three.
That includes a dominant 34-12 success in their most recent match in the competition against the Bulldogs. Their chances of victory will also be heightened by the form of Maika Sivo, who is the leading tryscorer in the NRL with 16 in 14 appearances.
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Facts To Know
The Sea Eagles hold the advantage in terms of positioning in the standings, but their advantage over the Eels is just a point. They come into this match after winning six of their 13 matches so far this season, while they have an inferior goal difference of just +22.
But, they should be confident ahead of this game on the road after picking up a 40-point victory over the Dolphins last week.
They scored 58 points in that dominant success. Which is the most that they have scored in a single game since a 66-0 success over the Bulldogs in 2021. The form of Jason Saab could also be a key factor this weekend. As the Sea Eagles star has scored four tries in his previous three appearances.
Updates
The big concern for the Eels this weekend will be the absence of Mitch Moses, who has been called up for Origin duty. That could have a big impact on the rugby odds, with Daejarn Asi taking over.
Meanwhile, ex-Eels star Jake Arthur will start for the Sea Eagles, with Daly Cherry-Adams and Tom Trbojevic on Origin duty.
Parramatta Eels vs. Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Betting Preview
The hosts could be one of the more popular Eels vs Sea Eagles prediction plays this weekend, as they are odds-on at -193 on the moneyline. Meanwhile, a victory for the Sea Eagles is priced up at +155.
The Eels are also odds-on at -110 to cover the spread (-5.5) on Saturday. It could be an engaging match, with over 41.5 total points priced up at -110.
Parramatta Eels vs. Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Betting Prediction
This is set to be an interesting game in the NRL this weekend. We will shape our Eels vs Sea Eagles prediction around the absence of key stars for the Eels.
They will play a game for the first time since 2019 without Mitchell Moses and Dylan Brown. That could leave them vulnerable against a talented Sea Eagles outfit. Therefore, a chance is taken on the visitors.
- Pick: Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles (+155)
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