Parramatta Eels vs North Queensland Cowboys Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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North Queensland Cowboys are clinging on to a top eight spot and any slip up against Parramatta would be extremely costly.
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Parramatta Eels team news
A ligament injury has seen Parramatta Eels lose Isaiah Iongi for the rest of the season, a big blow for them, such is his quality and impact on the team.
Squad: Apa Twidle, Brian Kelly, Will Penisini, Jordan Samrani, Josh Addo-Carr, Ronald Volkman, Mitchell Moses, Luca Moretti, Tallyn Da Silva, Junior Paulo, Jack Williams, Kitione Kautoga, Jack De Belin, Dylan Walker, Saxon Pryke, Teancum Brown, Jezaiah Funa, Toni Mataele, Sean Russell, Kelma Tuilagi, Harrison Edwards, Ryley Smith
North Queensland Cowboys team news
A big boost for North Queensland Cowboys sees them welcome back Reed Mahoney after a couple of weeks out with a head injury.
Squad: Scott Drinkwater, Braidon Burns, Zac Laybutt, Tom Chester, Murray Taulagi, Jake Clifford, Jaxon Purdue, Griffin Neame, Reed Mahoney, Jason Taumalolo, Heilum Luki, Kai O'Donnell, Reuben Cotter, Soni Luke, Thomas Mikaele, John Bateman, Coen Hess, Sam McIntyre, Ethan King, Kaiden Lahrs, Mason Kira, Liam Sutton
Parramatta Eels vs North Queensland Cowboys prediction
North Queensland Cowboys are in a battle right until the end of the regular season and every point is worth its weight in gold at this stage. After being destroyed by Sydney Roosters, the Cowboys bounced back brilliantly against Gold Coast Titans, winning 8-30 and proving their resilience. Now it’s about backing that up with another positive result here.
Parramatta Eels meanwhile, have lost three of their last four. Their chances of a place in the top eight are all but over and whilst they’ll still be a big threat at home, North Queensland Cowboys will surely see this has very winnable against a slumping team with less and less to play for, so back them to do just that.
Parramatta Eels vs North Queensland Cowboys tip: North Queensland Cowboys to win
