St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Parramatta Eels Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL | Regular Season
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Two teams languishing in the bottom half of the ladder will be desperate for a win when the St George Illawarra Dragons host the Parramatta Eels at WIN Stadium in Wollongong.
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St. George Illawarra Dragons team news
Wingers Corey Allan and Christian Tuipulotu are back on deck after suffering hamstring injuries, as Val Holmes makes a much-needed return, after being absent from the clash against the Sharks because of State of Origin duty. Forward Jaydn Su’A comes back after being sidelined with an ankle injury, and Viliami Fifita is named for his first game of the season, and will come off the interchange, with Loko Pasifiki Tonga dropping out.
Squad: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Corey Allan 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Christian Tuipulotu 6. Lyhkan King-Togia 7. Kyle Flanagan 8. Emre Guler 9. Damien Cook 10. David Klemmer 11. Toby Couchman 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Jack de Belin 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Hamish Stewart 16. Viliami Fifita 17. Luciano Leilua 18. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga 19. Lachlan Ilias 20. Blake Lawrie 21. Nicholas Tsougranis 22. Nathan Lawson
Parramatta Eels team news
Dylan Brown is named after serving his suspension. That means Joash Papalii goes to the interchange. Jordan Samrani is named in the centres, with Will Penisini copping a three-game suspension due to a dangerous throw. Papalii slots into the interchange position that was left vacant by Ryley Smith, who himself has been handed a two-game ban.
Squad: 1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Zac Lomax 3. Jordan Samrani 4. Sean Russell 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Dylan Brown 7. Dean Hawkins 8. Jack Williams 9. Joey Lussick 10. Junior Paulo 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. J’maine Hopgood 14. Dylan Walker 15. Matt Doorey 16. Charlie Guymer 17. Joash Papali’i 18. Dan Keir 19. Toni Mataele 20. Brendan Hands 21. Ronald Volkman 22. Samuel Loizou
St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Parramatta Eels prediction
The Dragons (11th) are coming off a bye, with their last match being a 30-18 loss to the Sharks in Round 15. They have struggled for form in recent weeks, with three losses in their past four games.
The Dragons have a strong recent record against the Eels at WIN Stadium, having won four of their past five encounters at the venue.
The Eels (15th) recorded a much-needed 36-20 win over the Titans in Round 16. This was their third win in five matches. Winger Josh Addo-Carr has an incredible try-scoring record against the Dragons, having crossed for nine tries in his seven games against them.
The Eels have had the better of the Dragons in recent years, winning their past four encounters. This includes a 23-22 golden point victory earlier this season at CommBank Stadium.
This is a must-win game for both sides if they are to have any chance of making a late charge for the finals. The return of key players for both teams adds an extra layer of intrigue to what is already a crucial clash.
St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Parramatta Eels tip: Parramatta Eels to win
