<p>If you’d said at the start of the season that the Panthers would be bottom of the table come Origin I, almost every fan would’ve checked your temperature.&nbsp;</p> <p>Add to that the Eels – the same Eels would barely buy a win before Moses returned, sit a game outside the top eight, and you’d sound more like a fiction writer than a footy analyst.</p> <p>Welcome to 2025 – where the unexpected is the new normal.&nbsp;</p> <p>Parramatta shocked many by piling 30 points on Manly without Mitch Mosess and Zac Lomax, showing signs of revival.&nbsp;</p> <p>Joash Papalii debuted for the Eels and showcased why he has the potential to be a NRL player for years to come.</p> <p>Meanwhile, a depleted Penrith outfit was outmuscled in Bathurst and will be desperate to stop the rot – especially with their Origin stars likely returning for a fiery clash in enemy…no actually, it’s also home territory at Commbank Stadium.</p> <p>This one isn’t just a Battle of the West – it’s a test of who can wrestle their season back on track first.</p> <p>Here’s how the Panthers and Eels line up for this clash, as well as some betting tips for the H2H, first try scorer, and over/under markets. This is our Panthers vs Eels prediction.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Panthers vs Eels Team Lists</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Penrith Panthers Team List</h3> <p>1. Dylan Edwards</p> <p>2. Thomas Jenkins</p> <p>3. Izack Tago&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>4. Casey McLean</p> <p>5. Brian To’o</p> <p>6. Blaize Talagi&nbsp;</p> <p>7. Nathan Cleary&nbsp;</p> <p>8. Moses Leota</p> <p>9. Mitch Kenny&nbsp;</p> <p>10. Lindsay Smith&nbsp;</p> <p>11. Scott Sorensen&nbsp;</p> <p>12. Liam Martin</p> <p>13. Isaah Yeo</p> <p>14. Luke Sommerton&nbsp;</p> <p>15. Matthew Eisenhuth</p> <p>16. Luron Patea</p> <p>17. Harrison Hassett</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Parramatta Eels Team List</h3> <p>1. Isaiah Iongi</p> <p>2. Zac Lomax</p> <p>3. Sean Russell</p> <p>4. Jordan Samrani</p> <p>5. Josh Addo-Carr</p> <p>6. Dylan Brown</p> <p>7. Mitch Moses</p> <p>8. Jack Williams</p> <p>9. Ryley Smith</p> <p>10. Junior Paulo</p> <p>11. Kelma Tuilagi</p> <p>12. Kitione Kautoga</p> <p>13. J'maine Hopgood</p> <p>14. Dylan Walker</p> <p>15. Luca Moretti&nbsp;</p> <p>16. Ryan Matterson</p> <p>17. Joash Papalii</p>

<h2>Panthers vs Eels Prediction and Betting Tips</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Head-to-Head Prediction</h3> <p>Penrith might be sitting uncomfortably at the foot of the ladder, but recent history still leans in their favour.</p> <p>The Panthers have won three of the last five head to head matchups with Parramatta.&nbsp;</p> <p>Parramatta, meanwhile, will be buoyed by recent form and back-to-back strong performances.</p> <p>The blue and gold will need to overcome a psychological edge Penrith has long held in this fierce rivalry.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong>Penrith Panthers</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>First Try Scorer Prediction</h3> <p>A smoky but value-packed option for the first try scorer is Izack Tago. The centre/backrower can crash over for an early try.&nbsp;</p> <p>With Nathan Cleary back steering the ship, expect Penrith to target the edges where Tago’s hard running and timing can crack Parramatta’s defensive line.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong>Izack Tago first try scorer.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Over/Under Prediction</h3> <p>Each of Parramatta’s last four matches have gone under the total match points line, with defence and discipline becoming more of a focus in their game.&nbsp;</p> <p>Penrith’s recent offensive struggles – scoring 6 and 16 in their last two outings – suggest another low-scoring affair.</p> <p>With Origin players backing up and fatigue likely playing a factor, we expect the unders to show up.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong>Under total match points.</p>

<h2>Panthers vs Eels Match Details</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Sunday June 1</p> <p><strong>Kick-off: </strong>4:05pm AEST</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Commbank Stadium, Parramatta</p>