Parramatta Eels vs Cronulla Sharks Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
by Alex Sarwar ·
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Parramatta Eels are out of post-season contention, whilst Cronulla Sharks are now guaranteed a place in the top eight.
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Parramatta Eels team news
Bailey Simonsson and Dylan Walker are both back from their respective injuries, with the former having been missing for a number of months.
Squad: Apa Twidle, Brian Kelly, Will Penisini, Sean Russell, Josh Addo-Carr, Ronald Volkman, Mitchell Moses, Luca Moretti, Tallyn Da Silva, Junior Paulo, Jack Williams, Kitione Kautoga, Saxon Pryke, Harrison Edwards, Ryda Talagi, Teancum Brown, Dylan Walker, Jack De Belin, Kelma Tuilagi, Jonah Pezet
Cronulla Sharks team news
Cronulla Sharks are expected to hand an NRL debut to Riley Jones after having named the 24-year-old in their squad.
Squad: William Kennedy, Sione Katoa, Mawene Hiroti, KL Iro, Ronaldo Mulitalo, Niwhai Puru, Nicho Hynes, Addin Fonua-Blake, Blayke Brailey, Jesse Colquhoun, Briton Nikora, Teig Wilton, Cameron McInnes, Siosifa Talakai, Billy Burns, Oregon Kaufusi, Thomas Hazelton, Hohepa Puru, Riley Jones, Riley Pollard
Parramatta Eels vs Cronulla Sharks prediction
Cronulla Sharks are assured of a top eight finish at this point and with the play-offs looming, it would be no surprise to see them take their foot off the gas slightly in preparation for that, with key players potentially being given the opportunity to rest. That opens up the door for Parramatta Eels, who are hoping to finish the campaign strongly and take some momentum into next year.
Parramatta being at home is a factor as it makes this game more important from their perspective as they’ll want to give the home fans something to cheer. Cronulla are the stronger team but they aren’t expected to play to their potential with bigger fish to fry in the weeks ahead. With that in mind, backing the hosts may wind up a shrewd play.
Parramatta Eels vs Cronulla Sharks tip: Parramatta Eels to win
