Penrith Panthers vs Parramatta Eels Prediction | Round 13 2025
28/05/2025|Joel Caine|NRL Expert Predictions & Tips
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.
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.
Welcome to 2025 – where the unexpected is the new normal.
Parramatta shocked many by piling 30 points on Manly without Mitch Mosess and Zac Lomax, showing signs of revival.
Joash Papalii debuted for the Eels and showcased why he has the potential to be a NRL player for years to come.
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.
This one isn’t just a Battle of the West – it’s a test of who can wrestle their season back on track first.
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.
Panthers vs Eels Team Lists
Penrith Panthers Team List
1. Dylan Edwards
2. Thomas Jenkins
3. Izack Tago
4. Casey McLean
5. Brian To’o
6. Blaize Talagi
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Moses Leota
9. Mitch Kenny
10. Lindsay Smith
11. Scott Sorensen
12. Liam Martin
13. Isaah Yeo
14. Luke Sommerton
15. Matthew Eisenhuth
16. Luron Patea
17. Harrison Hassett
Parramatta Eels Team List
1. Isaiah Iongi
2. Zac Lomax
3. Sean Russell
4. Jordan Samrani
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Dylan Brown
7. Mitch Moses
8. Jack Williams
9. Ryley Smith
10. Junior Paulo
11. Kelma Tuilagi
12. Kitione Kautoga
13. J'maine Hopgood
14. Dylan Walker
15. Luca Moretti
16. Ryan Matterson
17. Joash Papalii
Panthers vs Eels Prediction and Betting Tips
Head-to-Head Prediction
Penrith might be sitting uncomfortably at the foot of the ladder, but recent history still leans in their favour.
The Panthers have won three of the last five head to head matchups with Parramatta.
Parramatta, meanwhile, will be buoyed by recent form and back-to-back strong performances.
The blue and gold will need to overcome a psychological edge Penrith has long held in this fierce rivalry.
Betting tip: Penrith Panthers
First Try Scorer Prediction
A smoky but value-packed option for the first try scorer is Izack Tago. The centre/backrower can crash over for an early try.
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.
Betting tip: Izack Tago first try scorer.
Over/Under Prediction
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.
Penrith’s recent offensive struggles – scoring 6 and 16 in their last two outings – suggest another low-scoring affair.
With Origin players backing up and fatigue likely playing a factor, we expect the unders to show up.
Betting tip: Under total match points.
Panthers vs Eels Match Details
Date: Sunday June 1
Kick-off: 4:05pm AEST
Location: Commbank Stadium, Parramatta