The Parramatta Eels and St. George Illawarra Dragons will clash at CommBank Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

After being on the receiving end of a beatdown by the Storm to start the season, Parramatta bounced back in style, overturning a late deficit to stun the reigning champion Broncos 40-32 on their own patch.

Meanwhile, the Dragons were more competitive against the Storm, holding a narrow lead entering the final 20 minutes before collapsing to lose 46-20. That result means that for the second straight season, St. George Illawarra has started with successive defeats.

These sides split their meetings last season, with Parramatta winning in golden point at CommBank Stadium before the Dragons claimed a 34-20 victory in Wollongong.

J’maine Hopgood returns from suspension for Parramatta, seeing former Dragons Jack de Belin shift to the extended bench.

Jacob Liddle returns for the Red V while halves Kyle Flanagan and Daniel Atkinson have both been named despite ankle concerns.

For the latest news, odds and analysis ahead of this one, check out our Eels vs Dragons tips and predictions below.

Eels vs Dragons Prediction and Betting Tips

Head-to-Head Prediction

Looks like Parra are going to be THAT team this year. Ridiculous one week, sublime the next.

They backed up their opening round disaster class against Melbourne, by scalping reigning Premiers Brisbane at Suncorp, in an early contender for match of the season.

Kelma Tuilagi and Isaiah Iongi both grabbed doubles in the boilover, with Iongi looking particularly lively at the back.

As for the Dragons, it also looks as if they’re going to be THAT team this year. That team that does nothing but struggle.

Two games, two losses and an all too familiar feeling for the Red V. A feeling that unfortunately we only foresee continuing here against the Eels.

Betting tip: Parramatta Eels.

First Try Scorer Prediction

As one of the games greatest ever try scorers, it never feels wrong backing Josh Add-Carr in this market.

The flying Foxx has racked up 159 four pointers and counting, positioning him among the very best meat pie connoisseurs.

He is particularly partial to profiting when playing at home and has scored two or more tries in each of Parramatta's last three home matches.

Betting tip: Josh Addo-Carr.

Over/Under Prediction

Each of Parramatta's last four matches have gone over the total match points line.

Betting tip: Over (54.5) total match points.

Line Prediction

The away team has covered the line in each of St. George Illawarra's last four matches.

Betting tip: Dragons (+7.5) line.

Eels vs Dragons Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips

Christian Tuipulotu

Christian Tuipulotu has scored at least one try in eight of his last 10 appearances in New South Wales.

Sean Russell 

In four of St. George Illawarra's last five matches, the opposition's starting left centre has scored a try.

Clint Gutherson

Clint Gutherson has scored two tries in each of his last three appearances at CommBank Stadium.

Jonah Pezet

In four of Parramatta's last five matches as a favourite, their starting five-eighth has scored a try.

Mitchell Moses

Mitchell Moses has scored at least one try in each of Parramatta's last two home matches.

Eels vs Dragons Teams

Parramatta Eels Team List

1. Isaiah Iongi 

2. Bailey Simonsson

3. Jordan Samrani

4. Sean Russell

5. Josh Addo-Carr

6. Jonah Pezet

7. Mitchell Moses (c)

8. J’maine Hopgood

9. Ryley Smith

10. Junior Paulo

11. Kelma Tuilagi

12. Kitione Kautoga

13. Jack Williams

14. Dylan Walker

15. Sam Tuivaiti

16. Matt Dorey

17. Tallyn Da Silva

18. Jack de Belin

St George Illawarra Dragons Team List

1. Clint Gutherson (c)

2. Christian Tuipulotu

3. Moses Suli

4. Valentine Holmes

5. Setu Tu

6. Kyle Flanagan

7. Daniel Atkinson

8. Emre Guler

9. Damien Cook (c)

10. Toby Couchman

11. Luciano Leilua

12. Jaydn Su'A

13. Hamish Stewart

14. Jacob Liddle

15. Josh Kerr

16. Blake Lawrie

17. Ryan Couchman

18. Hame Sele

Eels vs Dragons Match Details

Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Kick-off: 4:05pm AEDT.

Location: CommBank Stadium, Sydney.