Eels vs Knights Prediction & Odds – 2025 NRL Round 27
Parramatta Eels will take on the Newcastle Knights in a high-stakes Round 27 clash as both sides look to end the regular season on a strong note. With finals hopes fading for the Knights and the Eels eyeing consistency, this matchup at CommBank Stadium shapes up as a crucial test of pride and momentum.
The Eels have endured a rollercoaster season, struggling with injuries to key players but showing flashes of brilliance when their spine has clicked. Mitchell Moses has been the central figure, steering Parramatta’s attack with composure. Alongside Clint Gutherson and Dylan Brown, the Eels’ backline has the potential to punish any defensive lapses from Newcastle.
The Knights, however, enter this round in far less convincing form. They have lost eight consecutive matches and are battling to avoid the wooden spoon. Kalyn Ponga’s absence through injury has stripped much of their attacking spark, leaving Jackson Hastings and Tyson Gamble under immense pressure to create opportunities. Newcastle’s pack, led by Daniel Saifiti and Jacob Saifiti, will need to dominate up front if they are to trouble the Eels.
From a betting perspective, the Eels head in as clear favourites, with most bookmakers pricing them around $1.35 for the win. The Knights, desperate to salvage pride, sit at $3.25, offering value for those predicting an upset. The line is set at –8.5 in Parramatta’s favour, reflecting their stronger recent form and Newcastle’s struggles.
Prediction: Parramatta’s superior halves pairing and attacking depth should prove too much for a depleted Knights outfit. Expect the Eels to control possession, roll through the middle, and expose Newcastle’s defensive frailties on the edges. While the Knights may show patches of fight, their lack of confidence and cohesion is likely to cost them once again.
Verdict: Eels by 12 points.
Punters might also find value in backing Moses for first try assist or Gutherson to score anytime, given Newcastle’s vulnerability to attacking raids through the middle and out wide.
