Brisbane Broncos vs Parramatta Eels Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL | Regular Season
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The Brisbane Broncos continue their finals push with a clash against the Parramatta Eels.
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Brisbane Broncos team news
In a huge boost, prop forward Payne Haas is back in the side after Head Coach Michael Maguire elected to rest him following the Origin decider. Corey Jensen also returns and has been named on the bench. Jesse Arthars has recovered from a rib injury and takes his spot on the wing, with Deine Mariner making way. Selwyn Cobbo has been named on an extended bench alongside Mariner.
Squad: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Josiah Karapani 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Xavier Willison 9. Ben Hunt 10. Payne Haas 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Billy Walters 15. Kobe Hetherington 16. Corey Jensen 17. Jack Gosiewski 18. Tyson Smoothy 19. Deine Mariner 20. Selwyn Cobbo 21. Ben Talty 22. Jaiyden Hunt
Parramatta Eels team news
Parramatta fans will be thrilled to see Mitch Moses back on the team sheet. His inclusion gives the Eels the perfect chance to finish 2025 on a high and gain momentum heading into the off-season. It also gives Moses a chance to work on his combinations with teammates he hasn’t played alongside yet such as Dean Hawkins, hooker Tallyn Da Silva and new fullback Joash Papalii. Dylan Brown hasn’t been named in the 17 for the second week running. Isaiah Iongi, the Eels’ breakout fullback, will miss up to a month with a hand injury. Bailey Simonsson has been dropped to accommodate the return of Will Penisini, with Sean Russell keeping his spot at left centre.
Squad: 1. Joash Papali’i 2. Zac Lomax 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Dean Hawkins 7. Mitchell Moses 8. J’maine Hopgood 9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo 11. Charlie Guymer 12. Jack Williams 13. Dylan Walker 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Luca Moretti 16. Matt Doorey 17. Sam Tuivaiti 18. Dan Keir 19. Jordan Samrani 20. Bailey Simonsson 21. Toni Mataele 22. Dylan Brown
Brisbane Broncos vs Parramatta Eels prediction
The Brisbane Broncos (5th) are one of the form teams of the competition, having won their last five matches. They had a bye in Round 20, which followed a solid 26-14 victory over the Gold Coast Titans in Round 19.
The Parramatta Eels (15th) were competitive for long stretches against the ladder-leading Canberra Raiders in Round 20 but ultimately fell 40-16. While there have been signs of improvement under new coach Jason Ryles, they have only five wins to their name all season.
Broncos and Queensland centre Gehamat Shibasaki has been in scintillating form at home, scoring eight tries in his last six games.
Eels winger Josh Addo-Carr is on the cusp of a significant milestone, needing just one more try to reach 150 for his NRL career.
The head-to-head record between these two clubs is remarkably even, with both teams having won 26 of their 52 clashes since 1998. However, recent history tells a different story, with the Broncos winning the last four.
The Broncos are flying high and look like a genuine premiership threat, while the Eels are struggling for form and confidence. It's hard to see anything other than a comfortable home victory for Brisbane.
Brisbane Broncos vs Parramatta Eels tip: Brisbane Broncos to win by 13+ points
