North Queensland Cowboys vs Parramatta Eels
The North Queensland Cowboys face the Parramatta Eels at Queensland Country Bank Stadium. For North Queensland, the main concern is that the current form the team is in is not sustainable and may desert the Cowboys when they need it most. That is at least a problem for coach Todd Payten to worry about if North Queensland even qualifies for the finals.
The Eels returned to their winning ways in a tight contest against the Gold Coast Titans. It wasn’t a performance to be proud of, with a range of discipline issues causing them problems throughout the match.
TIP: Winger Sivo is out for the Eels, losing him means Parramatta will have to field another new-look combination out wide. That presents an opportunity for Cowboys fullback Scott Drinkwater to continue his scintillating form. Drinkwater has been a big reason for North Queensland’s sudden mid-season resurgence, recording 16 try assists and six linebreaks since Round 11. The bookies have the Cowboys as favourites and I’m also tipping them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.44, Gbets 1.45 and Hollywoodbets 1.44
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
North Queensland Cowboys vs Parramatta Eels
- The Eels have won four of the last five matches between the sides.
- The home side have only won one of the last three matches between the sides.
Latest results for both teams
The Cowboys beat the Mainly Sea Eagles 19-8 in their last match while the Eels beat the Gold Coast Titans 25-24 in their last match.
PREDICTION
The Eels will come close if their key men continue to inspire. Gutherson has single-handedly won them a plethora of matches this year through his tireless efforts. So too, Moses, who has found arguably career-best form this year. If those men are shut down, the Eels’ chances dwindle dramatically. The Cowboys will need to show the same iron clad defence of the previous match and on their home patch, they will be back themselves to repeat that performance. They will be full of confidence, having won their last five matches therefore I predict a Cowboys win by 10 points.
Probable Starting XVs
North Queensland Cowboys
1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Semi Valemei 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Peta Hiku 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Coen Hess 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Jake Granville 15. Griffin Neame
Parramatta Eels
1. Clint Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Will Penisini 4. Bailey Simonsson 5. Sean Russell 6. Daejarn Asi 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Ofahiki Ogden 9. Brendan Hands 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. J’maine Hopgood 14. Luca Moretti 15. Joe Ofahengaue
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Cowboys victory are as follows:
Betway 1.44
Gbets 1.45
Hollywoodbets 1.44
Odds comparison on the Cowboys handicap:
The complete odds on the Cowboys handicap:
Betway 1.90 (-7.5)
Gbets 1.87 (-7.5)
Hollywoodbets 1.89 (-7.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are decent returns on the Cowboys outright win but if you looking for better odds then we suggest the home team on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.90 (-7.5), Gbets 1.87 (-7.5) and Hollywoodbets 1.89 (-7.5)
Other tips for the weekend (Predicted winners are in BOLD text)
Gold Coast Titans vs. Sydney Roosters
Newcastle Knights vs. Melbourne Storm
North Queensland Cowboys vs. Parramatta Eels
Penrith Panthers vs. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Fiji vs Tonga
Japan vs Samoa
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