Suncorp Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 1 NRL game between Brisbane Broncos and Parramatta Eels. The game kicks off at 7:55 pm with Parramatta Eels heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Brisbane Broncos vs. Parramatta Eels game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday March 12, 2021 at 7:55 pm
Where: Suncorp Stadium
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Brisbane Broncos vs Parramatta Eels Odds
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No surprise to find the Eels as the short-priced favourites as they prepare to take on last year’s wooden spooners.
The Broncos have suffered mightily at the hands of Parramatta over the last few seasons, making this an uphill battle for Kevin Walters in his first game as head coach.
Brisbane has cleaned house during the offseason in an attempt to recreate a winning culture post Anthony Seibold, a process that is no doubt going to take time with names like David Fifita and Darius Boyd departing.
The Eels, meanwhile, should approach this game with a serious point to prove.
Through the first half of last year Parramatta looked unstoppable, only for the scoring to dry up on the way to back-to-back losses to the Storm and the Rabbitohs in the finals.
The good news is the Eels have retained most of the same roster that took the field last year, leaving Parra poised for another finals spot providing they don’t collapse mentally down the stretch.
Three consecutive blowout losses makes the Eels difficult to back against here, especially after Brisbane’s trial game against the Cowboys left a lot to be desired.
With most of their star performers suiting up, Parramatta’s class should sign through.
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Brisbane Broncos vs Parramatta Eels Tip
We're tipping Parramatta Eels to win at $1.35 odds.
Brisbane Broncos vs Parramatta Eels Teams
Broncos team: 1. Jamayne Isaako 2. Xavier Coates 3. Herbie Farnworth 4. Tesi Niu 5. David Mead 6. Anthony Milford 7. Brodie Croft 8. Tevita Pangai Junior 9. Jake Turpin 10. Matthew Lodge 11. Alex Glenn 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. John Asiata 15. Thomas Flegler 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Ben Te’o 18. Tom Dearden 19. Rhys Kennedy 20. Richard Kennar 21. Cory Paix
Eels team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Tom Opacic 4. Waqa Blake 5. Blake Ferguson 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Ryan Matterson 13. Nathan Brown 14. Oregon Kaufusi 15. Isaiah Papali’i 16. Keegan Hipgrave 17. Will Smith 18. Haze Dunster 19. Joey Lussick 20. Jordan Rankin 21. David Hollis