Broncos vs Eels Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 2, 2026
Last updated: Mar 12, 2026, 8:58AM | Published: Mar 4, 2026, 12:50AM
The Broncos will face the Eels in NRL Round 2 action at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday, beginning at 8:00pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Broncos vs Eels game, along with the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Brisbane vs Parramatta NRL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Broncos an 80% chance of beating the Eels in Round 2 of the 2026 NRL season.
Broncos vs Eels: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Thursday's NRL clash at Suncorp Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Broncos $1.25, Eels $4.00
- Line: Broncos -12.5 ($1.91), Eels +12.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 50.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Broncos at $1.25 and the Eels at $4.00.
The Broncos are listed as 12.5-point favourites against the Eels, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Eels (+12.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 50.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Eels (+12.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 50.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 58% of the time.
Broncos vs Eels: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Broncos at $1.25 with Bet365
- Line: Eels +12.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 50.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Broncos vs Eels: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Broncos vs Eels at Suncorp Stadium this Thursday is the Broncos winning 30-17.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Broncos vs Eels match on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Broncos vs Eels: Try Scorers
Looking for Broncos vs Eels try scorers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Broncos' Deine Mariner is the most likely player to score the first try in Brisbane vs Parramatta.
Mariner has a 9.8% chance of scoring the first try at Suncorp Stadium, while the Broncos star has a 58.1% chance of scoring a try at any time during the match.
Scroll down for the complete list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Brisbane Broncos
- Deine Mariner: 9.8% probability
- Reece Walsh: 8.3% probability
- Josiah Karapani: 7.1% probability
- Ezra Mam: 6.4% probability
- Kotoni Staggs: 6.4% probability
Parramatta Eels
- Josh Addo-Carr: 8.9% probability
- Bailey Simonsson: 3.8% probability
- Isaiah Iongi: 3.6% probability
- Mitchell Moses: 3.6% probability
- Jordan Samrani: 2.8% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Brisbane Broncos
- Deine Mariner: 58.1% probability
- Reece Walsh: 49.4% probability
- Josiah Karapani: 47.2% probability
- Gehamat Shibasaki: 44.0% probability
- Ezra Mam: 41.5% probability
Parramatta Eels
- Josh Addo-Carr: 50.8% probability
- Bailey Simonsson: 29.4% probability
- Isaiah Iongi: 27.2% probability
- Mitchell Moses: 27.1% probability
- Jordan Samrani: 22.8% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Broncos vs Eels game.
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Broncos vs Eels: Essential Details
The NRL Round 2 clash between the Broncos and Eels at Suncorp Stadium is scheduled to commence at 8:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Brisbane Broncos vs Parramatta Eels
- Date: Thursday 12 March 2026
- Kick-off: 8:00pm AEDT
- Location: Suncorp Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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