Wests Tigers vs Parramatta Eels Prediction: Tigers are expected to discipline weak Eels.

Wests Tigers vs Parramatta Eels: Prediction for the Match on April 21, 2025

Prediction for the National Rugby League on the 21st of April 2025. This match will feature the Wests Tigers taking on the Parramatta Eels at the CommBank Stadium. The two teams are coming off a contrasting result after the Wests Tigers inflicted pain on the Newcastle Knights the previous weekend. How will the Parramatta Eels approach this game following a league defeat? I will take a proper look at the preview of this game and offer free betting opportunities.

Wests Tigers: Form and Statistics

Wests Tigers have stepped up so much this season, and Benji Marshall will be impressed with how much improvement his side has gained compared to when he took over last year. After opening this season with a defeat to the Newcastle Knights, this team has now made it three wins this season following a brilliant 4-20 performance against the Newcastle Knights last weekend in what could be said to be a revenge for the first meeting. Ahead of this game, this team sits in 10th place with six points after six matches, averaging a point per game.

Wests Tigers Team News and Expected Lineup

Lachlan Galvin is expected to be out of the squad after recent dressing room criticism, with Adam Doueihi expected to be in selection in his place. However, injury will keep Jeral Skelton out of the team, as 18-year-old Luke Laulilii is expected to feature in his second National Rugby League game. There is positive news regarding Brent Naden, who is fully fit after his knee injury and Benji Marshall will be delighted to have him back.

Wests Tigers Expected Lineup

Jahream Bula, Sunia Turuva, Brent Naden, Starford To'a, Luke Laulilii, Jarome Luai, Adam Doueihi, Terrell May, Apisai Koroisau, Fonua Pole, Samuela Fainu, Alex Seyfarth, Alex Twal

Parramatta Eels: Form and Statistics

Parramatta Eels are yet to find their rhythm and once again, they struggled in their last league encounter. After a hard-fought extra-time victory against the St George Illawarra Dragons the last two weekends, everyone could have thought Jason Ryles side could do better against a Canberra Raiders side but then ended up losing by 38 points. In the meantime, their defeat has now extended to five this season, as this team continues to languish in the bottom table with just two points to their name.

Parramatta Eels Team News and Expected Lineup

Parramatta Eels will have some changes to their squad that lost to the Canberra Raiders. Jason Ryles will have Mitchell Moses back on the team and he is expected to feature in this game. In addition, Jack Williams, Kelma Tuilagi, Matt Doorey and Sam Tuivaiti have been included in this week seven match. However, Dean Hawkins, Joe Ofahengaue, Charlie Guymer, Shaun Lane and Ryan Matterson are the players expected to miss out of the squad.

Parramatta Eels Expected Lineups

Isaiah Iongi, Josh Addo-Carr, Will Penisini, Sean Russell, Bailey Simonsson, Dylan Brown, Mitchell Moses, Jack Williams, Ryley Smith, Junior Paulo, Kelma Tuilagi, Kitione Kautoga, and J'maine Hopgood

Wests Tigers vs Parramatta Eels Head-to-Head Statistics

The last eleven matches between the Wests Tigers and Parramatta Eels can be traced to 2020. However, the Parramatta Eels dominated these fixtures in that run, winning seven different times. However, the four wins of the Wests Tigers come in recent times, two already this year, while one was in the previous year away from home.

Wests Tigers vs Parramatta Eels Betting Tips & Odds

• The last three meetings between the Wests Tigers and Parramatta Eels have ended with many points. A bet on over 47.5 points is available on Bet365 with odds at 1.91.
• Parramatta Eels have failed to score up to 20 points in five of their six National Rugby League matches this year. A bet on Parramatta Eels under 20.5 points is available on 1Xbet with odds at 1.95.
• The Wests Tigers won the second half of each of their league matches that ended in victory this season. A handicap (-0.5) option is available on 1Xbet with odds at 1.83.
• The Wests Tigers have secured consecutive wins over the Parramatta Eels this season and will be at home in this one as favourites. A win for this team in this fixture has a 1.75 value on Betway.

Wests Tigers vs Parramatta Eels Match Prediction 21 April 2025

All directions point to the Wests Tigers winning this game but I feel they will have a tough time even at home. The Wests Tigers side has been inconsistent this season and despite bouncing back to winning ways last time out, they are not still a side that can be completely trusted, especially with the winning odds being very high. However, Parramatta Eels have shown week in, week out, that they are not ready to compete and realistically, it is just difficult to back a side like them, especially when they play on the road.

This is a two-sided coin, especially with the Parramatta Eels falling off expectations heavily. This season alone, the Parramatta Eels have lost twice to the Wests Tigers, with the most recent in the league. Looking at the margin of those matches, it is clear Parramatta Eels are not that side right now. With this game expected to be in favour of the side with more desire and better play, I will back the West Tigers, as the Parramatta Eels will struggle in attack once again.

Our match prediction is a win for the Wests Tigers with odds at 1.75 on the 1XBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip is Wests Tigers to score first and win with odds at 2.50 on Betway bookmaker.