TIO Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 8 NRL game between Parramatta Eels and North Queensland Cowboys. The game kicks off at 7:05 pm with Parramatta Eels heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Parramatta Eels vs. North Queensland Cowboys game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday April 30, 2022 at 7:05 pm
Where: TIO Stadium
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Parramatta Eels vs North Queensland Cowboys Odds
Parramatta Eels vs North Queensland Cowboys Preview
A match-of-the-round contender with third-placed Parramatta and fifth-placed North Queensland both coming off resounding wins.
The Eels responded to their shock Easter Monday loss to the Tigers by routing the Knights 39-2 in Newcastle. Their pack was dominant and a makeshift three-quarter line impressed, while Mitch Moses and Reed Mahoney provided the game-breaking polish.
The Cowboys put away the Titans 30-4 for a 4-3 record. Fill-in fullback Scott Drinkwater is now borderline undroppable, Tom Dearden continues to shine and the Cowboys’ batch of talented, aggressive young back-rowers are complementing the resurgent likes of Jason Taumalolo.
Todd Payten’s side has conceded the second-least points in the NRL – but it’s worth noting the softness of their draw, playing just one other current Top 8 team so far (a 28-4 loss to the Roosters).
Parramatta beat North Queensland 32-16 in the teams’ only 2021 clash, on the Gold Coast in Round 23. But the Cowboys have won four of their last seven against the Eels in Sydney.
Both teams are unchanged – including Brad Arthur’s unnecessary selection of son Jakob and pushing Dylan Brown to centre. The Eels are capable of blowing most teams off the park, but the Cowboys are playing with confidence and cohesion on both sides of the ball and getting a tantalising start here.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Parramatta Eels to win at $1.28 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Bailey Simonsson at $8.25.
Parramatta Eels vs North Queensland Cowboys Teams
Eels team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Hayze Perham 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Dylan Brown 5. Bailey Simonsson 6. Jakob Arthur 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Isaiah Papali’i 13. Nathan Brown 14. Makahesi Makatoa 15. Ryan Matterson 16. Oregon Kaufusi 17. Bryce Cartwright 18. Wiremu Greig 19. Mitch Rein 20. Tom Opacic 21. Ky Rodwell 22. Solomone Naiduki 23. Elie El Zakhem 24. Luca Moretti
Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 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. Heilum Luki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Jason Taumalolo 14. Jake Granville 15. Tom Gilbert 16. Reuben Cotter 17. Griffin Neame 18. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 19. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 20. Connelly Lemuelu 21. Ben Condon 22. Emry Pere 23. Brendan Elliot 24. Ben Hampton