Parramatta Eels vs Sydney Roosters Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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Despite looking set to make it back-to-back wins, Parramatta Eels succumbed to a late loss at the hands of Canterbury Bulldogs and with just one success in their last seven outings, they face the daunting prospect of facing a hurting Sydney Roosters outfit.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Saturday 15th June, 2024 - 10:35 / AUS - 19:35 / US EST - 05:35 / US PST - 02:35
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Action in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League in Australia / This match will not be broadcast live on Fox Sports in the US
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PARRAMATTA EELS FORM: SIX LOSSES IN SEVEN FOR EELS
Leading by eight points with 12 minutes remaining, the Eels looked to have done enough to see off Canterbury Bulldogs but they conceded two tries in that closing period to turn the game on its head and suffer a sixth loss in seven matches.
LAST FIVE: LLLWL
SYDNEY ROOSTERS FORM: TRICOLOURS SUFFER SHAMBOLIC LOSS
Despite producing some really impressive victories of late, the Roosters fell to a shocking loss at the hands of North Queensland Cowboys last time out. Their opponents were missing a raft of key men owing to Origin call-ups and the Chooks somehow failed to see the game out despite leading 16-4 at one point in the second half.
LAST FIVE: WWLWL
PARRAMATTA EELS TEAM NEWS: SIVO BACK ON WING
Maika Sivo returns for the Eels after he was forced to pull out just before last week’s loss to the Bulldogs. Parramatta have named Queensland forward J’maine Hopgood but he could be a late withdrawal as he battles to overcome an issue with his back.
Starting 13: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Will Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Blaize Talagi 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Brendan Hands 10. Junior Paulo 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. J'maine Hopgood Bench: 14. Daejarn Asi 15. Shaun Lane 16. Joe Ofahengaue 17. Makahesi Makatoa Reserves: 18. Wiremu Greig 19. Morgan Harper 20. Joey Lussick 21. Ryan Matterson 22. Luca Moretti
SYDNEY ROOSTERS TEAM NEWS: BRANDON SMITH DROPPED
The Roosters are boosted by the return of their Origin contingent with James Tedesco coming into the side at fullback after his late call-up but Brandon Smith is sidelined after he was disciplined by the club for missing a review on the back of that loss to the Cowboys.
Starting 13: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Fetalaiga Pauga 4. Joseph Manu 5. Dominic Young 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Connor Watson 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Victor Radley 13. Naufahu Whyte Bench: 14. Sandon Smith 15. Spencer Leniu 16. Nat Butcher 17. Terrell May Reserves: 18. Michael Jennings 19. Sitili Tupouniua 20. Zach Dockar-Clay 21. Ethan King 22. Siua Wong
PARRAMATTA EELS VS SYDNEY ROOSTERS PREDICTION
Parramatta Eels continue to search for a new head coach but the task that lies in wait for the incoming boss was highlighted as they lost for the sixth game in seven matches last time out. They blew a late lead against Canterbury Bulldogs and now face a Sydney Roosters side fresh off their bye. They suffered a shock loss to a severely weakened North Queensland Cowboys side last time out and will be out to right the wrongs from that display so side with them to win this one.
PARRAMATTA EELS VS SYDNEY ROOSTERS TIP: SYDNEY ROOSTERS TO WIN
