Parramatta Eels vs New Zealand Warriors Predictions and Betting Tips

🏈 NRL Round 19 Match Preview

⏰ 8 July 2023 - 17:30 AEST

🏟 Stadium - CommBank Stadium

The Eels and Warriors find themselves tied at 22 points, both eager to solidify their positions in the top eight as they prepare to clash on Saturday night at CommBank Stadium. Parramatta stands out as one of the most formidable teams in the competition, entering this encounter with an impressive five-game winning streak. They have been averaging 35 points per match and have emerged victorious in four of those contests with margins of 13 points or more.

However, the Eels will be facing this game without the presence of Mitch Moses, Clint Gutherson, and Reagan Campbell-Gillard, as all three have been called up to represent the NSW Origin side.

Bookie	Home Win	Away Win	Take Action
	@ 2.33	@ 1.61	BET NOW
	@ 2.35	@ 1.60	BET NOW
	@ 2.29	@ 1.61	BET NOW

In the absence of the aforementioned players, Sean Russell will assume the role of fullback, while Ryan Matterson will join forces with Daejarn Asi in the halves. The Eels have set their sights on securing their fifth consecutive triumph over the Warriors. On the other hand, the Warriors had their three-game winning streak abruptly halted in a resounding manner by the Rabbitohs last week, suffering a devastating 28-6 defeat on their home turf.

The Warriors' performance was lacklustre, and the defeat raised concerns. While there has been considerable discussion about the Warriors' improvement, in my view, they have yet to prove themselves convincingly. Their three victories came against the Dolphins, Raiders, and Dragons, but I remain unconvinced. To add to their woes, the previous week saw the Warriors lose to a weakened Broncos side that was missing five Origin players. Now, the Kiwi club is faced with a similar challenge in this upcoming match.

Parramatta Eels Performance

The Parramatta Eels extended their winning streak to five matches with a remarkable victory over the Dolphins in their previous outing, showcasing yet another impressive display. As they aim to maintain their winning momentum after a bye week, they face the challenge of doing so without the services of key players Clint Gutherson, Mitch Moses, and Reagan Campbell-Gillard, who have all been selected for State of Origin duty.

NZ Warriors Performance

The New Zealand Warriors had their three-game winning streak halted as they delivered a disappointing performance against the South Sydney Rabbitohs, a team positioned in the top four, in their previous match. The Warriors possess the potential for much greater accomplishments than what they demonstrated in that particular contest. Head coach Andrew Webster has opted to retain the same lineup of 17 players, as they aim to rectify the shortcomings from last week's display.

📋 Players to watch:

• Bailey Simonsson has found the try line in five out of his last six matches, showcasing his consistent scoring ability.
• Maika Sivo has an impressive record of 46 tries in his previous 53 games and currently shares the top spot as the leading try scorer in 2023.
• Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has been in remarkable form, scoring 12 tries in just 10 games so far this season.

⚡ Match Facts:

• Out of the last seven encounters between the teams, six of them have been decided by a margin of 1-12, highlighting the closely contested nature of their matchups.
• The Eels have emerged victorious in the last four meetings between the two sides, establishing their dominance over the Warriors.
• When playing at CommBank Stadium, the Warriors have suffered defeats in all three of their previous encounters.
• Currently, the Eels are enjoying an impressive five-game winning streak, demonstrating their strong form and momentum.
• In their recent encounters against top-eight teams, the Warriors have struggled, losing four out of their last five games.
• Earlier this season, the Warriors faced a defeat against the Broncos, who were missing five Origin players at the time.

💡 Match Prediction:

Based on the probability analysis, the Eels have a 76.1% chance of winning the upcoming match against the Warriors, while the Warriors have a 23.9% chance of emerging victorious. In terms of fair odds, the Eels are valued at $1.31, while the Warriors have odds of $4.19. The forecast suggests that the Eels are expected to win by a margin of 14 points.

Bookie	Home Win	Match Line	Away Win	Take Action
	@ 1.83	+4.5 / +4.5	@ 1.97	BET NOW
	@ 1.85	+4.5 / +4.5	@ 1.95	BET NOW
	@ 1.90	+3.5 / +3.5	@ 1.87	BET NOW