Eels vs Dragons Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 5, 2025

The Eels will take on the Dragons in NRL Round 5 action at Bankwest Stadium on Saturday, beginning at 3:00pm AEDT.

This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Eels vs Dragons game, as well as the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.

Who Will Win?

Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Parramatta vs St George Illawarra NRL match 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Dragons a 58% chance of winning against the Eels at Bankwest Stadium.

Eels vs Dragons: Odds

The latest Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's NRL clash at Bankwest Stadium are listed here:

  • Head to Head: Eels $2.60, Dragons $1.52
  • Line: Eels +5.5 ($1.91), Dragons -5.5 ($1.91)
  • Total (Over/Under 48.5 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 Eels at $2.60 and the Dragons at $1.52.

The Eels are listed as 5.5-point underdogs against the Dragons, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Dragons (-5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 48.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Eels (+5.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 48.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.

Eels vs Dragons: Betting Tips

  • Head to Head: Eels at $2.60 with Bet365
  • Line: Eels +5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
  • Total Points: Under 48.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

Stats Insider's Eels vs Dragons betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and betting experience to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.

While the Dragons have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Eels to win is our recommended option due to the 3.2% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Eels vs Dragons: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Eels vs Dragons at Bankwest Stadium on Saturday is the Dragons winning 25-22.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Eels vs St George match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.

18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Eels vs Dragons: Try Scorers

Looking for Eels vs Dragons try scorers? The latest data is in.

According to Stats Insider, the Eels' Josh Addo-Carr is the most likely player to score the first try in Parramatta vs St George Illawarra.

Addo-Carr has a 9.3% chance of scoring the first try at Bankwest Stadium, while the Eels star has a 52.9% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.

Scroll down for the complete list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.

First Try Scorer Tips

Parramatta Eels

  • Josh Addo-Carr: 9.3% probability
  • Sean Russell: 6.1% probability
  • Zac Lomax: 5.0% probability
  • Will Penisini: 4.3% probability
  • Isaiah Iongi: 3.8% probability

St George Illawarra Dragons

  • Clinton Gutherson: 8.2% probability
  • Christian Tuipulotu: 7.8% probability
  • Valentine Holmes: 7.8% probability
  • Tyrell Sloan: 6.0% probability
  • Jaydn Su'A: 4.7% probability

Anytime Try Scorer Tips

Parramatta Eels

  • Josh Addo-Carr: 52.9% probability
  • Sean Russell: 39.2% probability
  • Zac Lomax: 34.6% probability
  • Will Penisini: 33.2% probability
  • Isaiah Iongi: 26.4% probability

St George Illawarra Dragons

  • Clinton Gutherson: 48.3% probability
  • Christian Tuipulotu: 47.3% probability
  • Valentine Holmes: 45.9% probability
  • Tyrell Sloan: 40.6% probability
  • Jaydn Su'A: 30.4% probability

Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Eels vs Dragons game.

As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips for every NRL match, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Eels vs Dragons: Essential Details

The NRL Round 5 clash between the Eels and Dragons at Bankwest Stadium is scheduled to start at 3:00pm AEDT on Saturday.

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

Our Eels vs St George predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our rugby league tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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