Two arch-rivals whose players starred in the iconic Tooheys TV commercial back in 1984 are back at it again in a Sunday afternoon blockbuster at 4 Pines Park.

Manly Sea Eagles host the Parramatta Eels in what is set to renew one of rugby league’s great rivalries to conclude ANZAC Round.

After starting winless in their first three games, Manly have won every game since and are currently on a three-game winning streak, defeating the Cowboys in a 38-6 dominant performance in Round 7.

The Eels shocked the rugby league world with an upset over the Bulldogs with a dominant 38-20 win at a sold-out Commbank Stadium.

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

Manly Sea Eagles vs Parramatta Eels Prediction and Betting Tips

Head-to-Head Prediction

Manly won in elite fashion against the Cowboys, but in the process lost their star Tom Trbojevic for 6-8 weeks with the eighth hamstring injury of his career.

Their best player this season Tolutau Koula steps into the fullback position and Clayton Faulolo takes the right centre spot.

The Eels roster remains almost unchanged, with Sean Russell returning after being medically cleared from concussion protocols.

Across Manly’s last three games, they’re averaging almost 40 points per game while conceding just 14, and the Eels have conceded an average of over 30 points per game, but showed improvement only conceding 20 against the Bulldogs.

Despite Manly’s form, the Eels were able to find confidence and defensive form in front of the 1986 winning premiership side at home, and could upset Manly’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of defeating the Blue and Gold in the 1976 Grand Final.

Betting tip: Paramatta Eels.

First Try Scorer Prediction

Jack Williams has scored a try in each of his last two appearances against Manly.

Parramatta haven’t been afraid to try attack through their opponents’ middle third of the defensive line, and Jack Williams could find himself a short ball from one of the halves and find a gap to run through to the tryline.

Betting tip: Jack Williams.

Over/Under Prediction

Seven of Parramatta's last nine matches have gone over the total match points line.

Betting tip: Over (53.5) total match points.

Line Prediction

The away team has covered the line in each of Manly's last eight matches

Betting tip: Eels (+7.5) line.

Sea Eagles vs Eels Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips

Reuben Garrick

Reuben Garrick has scored 13 tries in 14 games against the Eels.

Haumole Olakau’atu

Haumole Olakau'atu has scored at least one try in three of his last four home appearances.

Will Penisini

Will Penisini has scored a try in each of his last three appearances in Sydney.

Sean Russell

Sean Russell has scored a try in five of his last six away appearances.

Sea Eagles vs Eels Teams

Manly Sea Eagles Team List

1. Tolutau Koula

2. Jason Saab 

3. Clayton Faulalo

4. Reuben Garrick 

5. Lehi Hopoate

6. Luke Brooks

7. Jamal Fogarty

8. Taniela Paseka

9. Brandon Wakeham

10. Kobe Hetherington 

11. Haumole Olakau’atu 

12. Ben Trbojevic

13. Jake Trbojevic (c)

14. Jake Simpkin

15. Corey Waddell 

16. Ethan Bullemor 

17. Siosiua Taukeiaho

18. Simione Laiafi

Parramatta Eels Team List

1. Joash Papalii

2. Brian Kelly 

3. Will Penisini

4. Sean Russell

5. Josh Addo-Carr

6. Ronald Volkman

7. Mitch Moses (c)

8. Luca Moretti

9. Ryley Smith

10. Junior Paulo

11. Charlie Guymer

12. Jack Williams

13. Dylan Walker

14. Tallyn Da Silva

15. Saxon Pryke

16. Toni Mataele

17. Jack De Belin

18. Kelma Tuilagi

Sea Eagles vs Eels Match Details

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Kick-off: 4:05pm AEDT.

Location: 4 Pines Park, Brookvale.