The St. George Illawarra Dragons and Parramatta Eels will end their 2026 campaigns at WIN Stadium on Sunday afternoon. 

Locked into bottom spot and an eighth consecutive season without a finals appearance, the Dragons went down 44-10 to Manly last Friday. 

Dean Young’s side will be looking to end their season on a high by securing a first victory in Wollongong this year. 

Meanwhile, the Eels are also ending a disappointing campaign but enter this match fresh off a 38-18 upset over the finals-bound Sharks last Sunday. 

Jordan Samrani returns in the centres, with the departing Sean Russell moving to the bench for his final game in Blue and Gold. 

Jack De Belin will get the chance to face his former club in his own Eels swansong after being named on the interchange as well, alongside potential debutant Tyrese Lokeni. 

For the Red V, Blake Lawrie comes into the starting side at prop, Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga moves to lock, and Ryan Couchman drops to the bench. The Eels claimed a 30-20 win when these sides met at the start of this season.

For the latest team news, analysis, and expert insights ahead of this match, check out our Dragons vs Eels tips and predictions below!

Dragons vs Eels Prediction and Betting Tips 

Head-to-Head Prediction 

Two sides outside the finals meet at WIN Stadium on Sunday afternoon, but of the two, it’s who Parramatta arrive with a spring in their step after thumping Cronulla 38-18 last week. 

That result showed the Eels can be devastating when their attack fires and for a defence as dismal as the Dragons’, that could be a real concern

The head-to-head number leans heavily towards the visitors: Parramatta has won each of their last eight day matches against St George Illawarra. With a Sunday afternoon kick-off, that trend is directly relevant here.

St George Illawarra will fight hard at home, but the Eels' recent form and their day-match dominance in this fixture make them our pick.

Betting tip: Parramatta Eels. 

First Try Scorer Prediction 

He scored a solo try for the ages last week, just signed a new deal and has scored a try in each of Parramatta's last four matches.

Ladies and gentlemen, Ronald Volkman is our pick for first try scorer here. 

Betting tip: Ronald Volkman.

Over/Under Prediction 

Five of Parramatta's last six away matches have gone under the total match points line.

Betting tip: Under 56.5 total match points. 

Line Prediction

St. George Illawarra has failed to cover the line in each of their last four day matches at WIN Stadium.

Betting tip: Eels (-3.5) line. 

Dragons vs Eels Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips 

Tyrell Sloan

Tyrell Sloan has scored a try in seven of St. George Illawarra's last eight matches in New South Wales.

Tallyn Da Silva

Tallyn Da Silva has scored at least one try in each of Parramatta's last four matches in New South Wales.

Damien Cook

Damien Cook has scored a try in three of his last five home appearances against Parramatta.

Jordan Samrani

Jordan Samrani has scored a try in each of his last three appearances.

Apa Twidle

Apa Twidle has scored at least one try in each of his three previous appearances in New South Wales.

Dragons vs Eels Teams 

St George Illawarra Dragons Team List 

1. Daniel Atkinson

2. Mathew Feagai

3. Moses Suli

4. Valentine Holmes

5. Tyrell Sloan

6. Lyhkan King-Togia

7. Kyle Flanagan

8. Toby Couchman

9. Damien Cook (c)

10. Blake Lawrie

11. Dylan Egan 

12. Hamish Stewart

13. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga

14. Connor Muhleisen

15. Ryan Couchman

16. Josh Kerr

17. Jacob Halangahu

18. Jacob Webster

19. Setu Tu

Parramatta Eels Team List 

1. Apa Twidle

2. Brian Kelly

3. Will Penisini

4. Jordan Samrani

5. Josh Addo-Carr

6. Ronald Volkman

7. Mitchell Moses (c)

8. Luca Moretti

9. Tallyn Da Silva

10. Junior Paulo

11. Jack Williams

12. Kitione Kautoga

13. Saxon Pryke

14. Harrison Edwards

15. Jack De Bellin

16. Teancum Brown

17. Dylan Walker

18. Tyrese Lokeni

19. Sean Russell

Dragons vs Eels Match Details 

Date: Sunday, September 6, 2026.

Kick-off: 2:00pm AEST. 

Location: WIN Stadium, Wollongong.