The complexion of the rugby standings in the NRL has changed over the past seven days, as the South Sydney Rabbitohs have moved to the summit. It has been an excellent start to the season for the Rabbitohs, as they have won eight of their opening eleven matches.
They will be looking to maintain that excellent start this weekend when they clash with the Parramatta Eels. You can find the latest rugby odds and our Rabbitohs vs Eels betting predictions below.
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Parramatta Eels Information
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Parramatta Eels
Location of the Game: Allianz Stadium, Sydney, Australia.
Date and Time: Friday, May 19. 6:00 AM ET.
How to Watch: NRL Player
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Parramatta Eels Recent Scores
The head-to-head records make for interesting reading before making rugby league predictions on this showdown. This will be the 39th clash between the sides since 1998, with the Rabbitohs holding a narrow advantage, having won on 20 occasions.
The Eels have claimed 17 wins, while there has been one previous draw. Each of the previous two showdowns between the sides have been won by the Rabbitohs, including a 26-0 success in August 2022.
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Parramatta Eels Betting Analysis
South Sydney Rabbitohs Facts To Know
It has been an excellent couple of months for the Rabbitohs, and their performances have seen them move to the top of the NRL standings. They come into this game in red-hot form, having won each of their last six matches in the competition. Their excellent run of form was maintained last weekend, as they picked up a massive 20-0 win over the Wests Tigers.
Alex Johnston has been one of the standout stars for the hosts over the previous three matches against the Eels, as he has scored an incredible seven tries. Meanwhile, he has registered 15 tries in 12 career matches against their rivals this week overall.
Parramatta Eels Facts To Know
It hasn’t been the most encouraging of starts to the new season for the Eels, as they already sit down in 14th place overall in the standings. It already appears to be a big challenge to see them making it into the playoff spots, as they have suffered seven defeats from their opening eleven matches. They also come into this testing game on the road in poor recent form, as they have lost three of their previous four and each of their last two.
Their most recent defeat came on the road against the Raiders, as they were beaten 26-18. The recent Eels form against the Rabbitohs would also be a huge concern coming into this game, as they have suffered eight defeats from nine against their rivals this weekend. But Clint Gutherson could be a rare trend in their favor, as he has scored seven tries in his last eight matches against the Rabbitohs.
Updates
Tom Burgess missed out for the Rabbitohs last weekend with a back injury, and he is unlikely to feature this weekend. Meanwhile, Jed Cartwright will also be unavailable this weekend. The Eels will welcome back Mitchell Moses this weekend, but Shaun Lane misses out.
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Parramatta Eels Betting Preview
Moneyline
- South Sydney Rabbitohs: -278
- Parramatta Eels: +220
Spread
- South Sydney Rabbitohs (-8.5): +100
- Parramatta Eels (+8.5): -122
Over/Under Total
- Total Points: Over 43.5 (-110) Under 43.5 (-110)
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Parramatta Eels Betting Prediction
The Rabbitohs vs Eels betting odds for this clash are fascinating. We aren’t drawn to the Eels due to their poor record against the Rabbitohs, but they should put up a better display following the return of Mitchell Moses.
However, our Rabbitohs vs Eels betting prediction will see our side with the hosts covering the spread. They have excelled in recent outings, and there has been no evidence to suggest that their winning run will be coming to an end anytime soon.
- Pick: South Sydney Rabbitohs (-8.5) +100
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