Eels vs Rabbitohs Preview by Dean

Week 18 kicks off with a bottom-of-the-table clash between Parramatta and South Sydney. Although both teams find themselves planted towards the bottom of the ladder, one team is certainly on the up while the other appears doomed. 

The team on the up is the away side, South Sydney, who come into this game off the back of four straight wins. That win streak began with a convincing win over none other than today’s opponents. Following that victory, the Rabbitohs defence has tightened up, conceding just four tries in their previous three games. This includes shutting out the Sea Eagles last week.

The Eels have lost their last three, and I expect their streak to extend to four this week. I just can’t take any positives from their performances as of late, and they have also lost seven of the last eight against their opponents here.

Bet – Rabbitohs to beat the Eels Moneyline

Our NRL Expert Tips for this Round 18 clash start with form, and form favours Souths. The Rabbitohs have won four straight, and their defence has been stingy, giving up only four tries across three games, including a shutout of Manly. Parramatta have dropped three in a row and have lost seven of their last eight against this opponent. On the National Rugby League ladder, both sides sit near the bottom, yet the momentum gap is obvious. When you weigh up NRL betting predictions, that kind of recent record matters more than ladder position alone. The Eels need a real spark.