<p>The Roosters are on an impressive run to the finals, having impressive outings against the Dolphins and beating a top 4 side in the Bulldogs in the last two weeks, and are now on a three game winning streak.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sam Walker’s return and a consistent go to spine has allowed the tri-colour team to improve their attack and build combinations defensively.&nbsp;</p> <p>Although Daniel Tupou shined in the win over the Bulldogs, he has been ruled out as he suffered a head knock in the win.&nbsp;</p> <p>You know what they say? When there’s no Tupou, there is a Tupou, as Junior Tupou replaces Daniel, making his club debut after joining in late June.&nbsp;</p> <p>Parramatta Eels had a really disappointing outing against the Rabbitohs. In what should’ve been a win for the blue and gold, turned into a Jye Gray and Tallis Duncan masterclass.&nbsp;</p> <p>Here’s how the Eels and Roosters line up for this clash, as well as some betting tips for the H2H, first try scorer, and over/under markets. This is our Eels vs Roosters prediction.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Eels vs Roosters Team Lists</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Parramatta Eels Team List</h3> <p>1. Isaiah Iongi&nbsp;</p> <p>2. Zac Lomax&nbsp;</p> <p>3. Will Penisini&nbsp;</p> <p>4. Dylan Brown</p> <p>5. Josh Addo-Carr&nbsp;</p> <p>6. Joash Papalii</p> <p>7. Mitch Moses</p> <p>8. J’maine Hopgood&nbsp;</p> <p>9. Ryley Smith</p> <p>10. Junior Paulo</p> <p>11. Kelma Tuilagi</p> <p>12. Jack Williams&nbsp;</p> <p>13. Dylan Walker&nbsp;</p> <p>14. Tallyn Da Silva</p> <p>15. Charlie Guymer&nbsp;</p> <p>16. Matt Doorey&nbsp;</p> <p>17. Jordan Samrani</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Sydney Roosters Team List</h3> <p>1. James Tedesco</p> <p>2. Junior Tupou</p> <p>3. Billy Smith&nbsp;</p> <p>4. Robert Toia&nbsp;</p> <p>5. Mark Nawaqanitawase</p> <p>6. Hugo Salava</p> <p>7. Sam Walker&nbsp;</p> <p>8. Naufahu Whyte</p> <p>9. Connor Watson&nbsp;</p> <p>10. Lindsay Collins&nbsp;</p> <p>11. Angus Crichton&nbsp;</p> <p>12. Siua Wong</p> <p>13. Victor Radley</p> <p>14. Benaiah Ioelu</p> <p>15. Salesi Foketi</p> <p>16. Egan Butcher&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>17. Spencer Leniu</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Eels vs Roosters Prediction and Betting Tips</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Head-to-Head Prediction</h3> <p>The Roosters are heavy favourites against the Eels and rightfully so.&nbsp;</p> <p>With their form and being battle tested against the Bulldogs, it’s going to be hard for the Eels to upset a team in red hot form.</p> <p>Sydney Roosters have won each of their last eight matches when they’re the favourite against the Parramatta Eels.</p> <p>In four of the last five matches between these two teams, the Roosters have defeated the Eels.</p> <p>The last time the Eels won this matchup was in the 2022 season, Parramatta would become a top 4 team and be in the grand final.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip</strong>: <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-league/nrl/parramatta-eels-v-sydney-roosters-9508075">Sydney Roosters</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>First Try Scorer Prediction</h3> <p>Both teams can put points on early in the game, and have done so in the past two games.</p> <p>The Roosters against the Eels have succeeded in utilising their right edge and pulling apart the Eels left edge defence.&nbsp;</p> <p>Expect a player from the Roosters to score first, as the club has scored the first try in 71.4% of matches this season.</p> <p>This season, Mark Nawaqanitawase has scored the first try of the game four times this season and is a favourite to score first again.</p> <p>With his ability to catch the ball in the air and make a play from nothing and his recent performances not including a lot of tries, the Roosters will give him opportunity for the ball to be in his hands and going over the line for four points.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip</strong>: <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-league/nrl/parramatta-eels-v-sydney-roosters-9508075">Mark Nawaqanitawase&nbsp;</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Over/Under Prediction</h3> <p>With how competitive and how well both teams have played in the last month, this has the chance to be a tight contest.</p> <p>The Eels’ last three games have gone under the total match points line.</p> <p>In eight of Parramatta’s last nine matches in Sydney, the games have gone under the total match points line.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Betting tip</strong>: <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-league/nrl/parramatta-eels-v-sydney-roosters-9508075">Under total match points</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Eels vs Roosters Match Details</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday August 23</p> <p><strong>Kick-off</strong>: 7:35pm AEST</p> <p><strong>Location</strong>: Commbank Stadium, Sydney</p>