The NRL action continues this weekend, as the Canberra Raiders play host to the Parramatta Eels. Both sides will come into the weekend with something to prove, as both currently sit outside the playoff spots in the rugby standings.
The Parramatta Eels will be looking to bounce back after defeat in the Magic Round, while the Raiders are chasing a fifth straight win. You can find the latest rugby odds and our Raiders vs Eels prediction below.
Canberra Raiders vs. Parramatta Eels Information
Canberra Raiders vs. Parramatta Eels
Location of the Game: GIO Stadium, Canberra, Australia.
Date and Time: Saturday, May 13. 5:35 AM ET.
How To Watch: NRL Player
Canberra Raiders vs. Parramatta Eels Recent Scores
Before making a Raiders vs Eels prediction, it is worth studying the previous clashes. The sides have met on 63 previous occasions in the NRL, with the Raiders holding the narrow advantage, having won on 32 occasions.
Meanwhile, the Eels could tie the overall head-to-head record this weekend after winning on 31 occasions. However, the Eels have dominated recent meetings, as they have landed victories in each of the previous two and five of the last six. The only Raiders win over that period was achieved in July 2021.
Canberra Raiders vs. Parramatta Eels Betting Analysis
Canberra Raiders
The Canberra Raiders will come into the game with a poor recent record against the Eels. However, they have the better recent form under their belt.
They have won five of nine games this season, and a victory on Saturday would lift them into the playoff spots for the first time this season. Canberra has an excellent recent run of form behind them, as they have landed four straight victories.
Over that period, two wins have been recorded at GIO Stadium, with those coming against the Dragons and Dolphins. Last weekend, they continued their excellent run of form with a battling 34-30 victory over the Bulldogs in the Magic Round. That momentum could have a key role to play this weekend.
Parramatta Eels
The Parramatta Eels already appear to be among the outside rugby league predictions to finish in a playoff position this term. At present, they sit down in 13th in the NRL standings, as they have claimed just four victories from their ten matches.
Interestingly, they have one of the most points differences of the sides outside the top seven, as they have a +32 advantage at present.
But, they will certainly have something to find based on their previous outings. Last weekend, they came up short in a high-scoring clash with the Titans, with their rivals eventually landing a 26-24 win.
However, the Eels certainly look productive in the attacking third of the field, as they have scored at least 20 points in three of their previous four matches. Their most recent win was a 43-12 success against the Knights on April 28.
Updates
The Raiders will be without Matt Frawley, Danny Levi, and Nick Cotric this weekend. Meanwhile, the visitors are still without Mitchell Moses through a head injury, while Reagan Campbell-Gillard won’t be fit enough to return until round 17.
Canberra Raiders vs. Parramatta Eels Betting Preview
Moneyline
- Canberra Raiders: -139
- Parramatta Eels: +115
Spread
- Canberra Raiders (-2.5): -110
- Parramatta Eels (+2.5): -110
Over/Under
- Total Points: Over 44.5 (-110) Under 44.5 (-110)
Canberra Raiders vs. Parramatta Eels Betting Prediction
The dominant away record in this fixture could make a Raiders vs Eels prediction more testing. However, that is a trend that we have overlooked this weekend, as the Raiders have been in scintillating form over recent weeks.
For that reason, we expect the hosts to cover the spread this weekend.
- Pick: Canberra Raiders (-2.5) -110
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