Sydney Roosters vs Parramatta Eels Prediction, Tips & Odds

The Roosters are looking to cement their top-four standing when they take on a plucky Eels side showing signs of replicating their late-2025 renaissance.  

FORM: The 10-5 Roosters won the two games prior to the bye – a strong 27-8 defeat of the Sharks up there with their best of the season, and a less convincing 24-18 result against the struggling Broncos.  

The Eels bookended a heavy loss to Souths (32-12) with wins over the Raiders (15-12) and, in easily their best showing of 2026, the high-flying Sea Eagles (23-14).  

INS AND OUTS: Daniel Tupou returns for the Roosters to make his 300th NRL appearance. James Tedesco and Mark Nawaqanitawase have been named, while fellow Origin players Reece Robson and Sam Walker are listed in the reserves (Connor Watson and Hugo Savala are listed to start).  

Salesi Foketi and Spencer Leniu replace Nat Butcher (suspension) and Lindsay Collins (concussion).  

The Eels are hoping Mitch Moses backs up after Origin, which would push Jonah Pezet to the reserves. Araz Nanva replaces injured centre Sean Russell.  

KEY MATCH-UP: Daly Cherry-Evans will look to ease the load on the Roosters’ Origin spine members, while Ronald Volkman has been superb in the Eels’ halves in difficult circumstances.  

HISTORY: The Roosters have won 10 of their last 13 against the Eels but were upset 30-10 in Round 25 last season at CommBank Stadium.  

KEY STAT: The Roosters are on a seven-match winning streak against the Eels at the old and new incarnations of Allianz Stadium, last losing in 2008.  

VERDICT: The big sleepers in the premiership race, the Roosters are still to play anywhere near their potential – yet they are very nicely placed on the ladder approaching the run home. A hefty Origin representation may hold them back here, though quality depth is not an issue.  

It’s been a tough year for the Eels, with several areas in the roster being exposed. But recent performances suggest they are capable of proving a fly in the ointment of rivals’ finals bids – as they did last year by beating three eventual Top 8 teams in the last seven rounds.  

Prediction: Back the Eels to Cover the Line (+13.5) @ $1.98 

SGM: EELS OVER 2.5 TRIES / UNDER 48.5 TOTAL POINTS / SIUA WONG ANYTIME TRYSCORER / BRIAN KELLY ANYTIME TRYSCORER @ $49.68