Eels vs Sharks Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 26, 2026
Last updated: Aug 30, 2026, 6:05AM | Published: Aug 24, 2026, 5:46AM
The Eels will sqaure off with the favoured Sharks in NRL Round 26 action at Bankwest Stadium on Sunday, with kick-off at 4:05pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Eels vs Sharks game, plus the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Parramatta vs Cronulla NRL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Sharks an 80% chance of beating the Eels at Bankwest Stadium.
Eels vs Sharks: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's NRL clash at Bankwest Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Eels $3.20, Sharks $1.33
- Line: Eels +9.5 ($1.91), Sharks -9.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 52.5 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 $3.20 and the Sharks at $1.33.
The Eels are 9.5-point underdogs against the Sharks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Sharks (-9.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 52.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Sharks (-9.5) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 52.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 64% of the time.
Eels vs Sharks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Sharks at $1.33 with Bet365
- Line: Sharks -9.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 52.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Eels vs Sharks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Eels vs Sharks at Bankwest Stadium on Sunday is the Sharks winning 29-16.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Eels vs Sharks match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Eels vs Sharks: Try Scorers
Are you looking for Eels vs Sharks try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Sharks' Ronaldo Mulitalo is the most likely player to score the first try in Parramatta vs Cronulla.
Mulitalo has a 9.2% chance of scoring the first try at Bankwest Stadium, while the Sharks star has a 57.9% chance of scoring a try at any time during the match.
Scroll down for our full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Parramatta Eels
- Josh Addo-Carr: 8.4% probability
- Brian Kelly: 5.6% probability
- Will Penisini: 4.3% probability
- Apa Twidle: 4.2% probability
- Mitchell Moses: 3.8% probability
Cronulla Sharks
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 9.2% probability
- Sione Katoa: 7.8% probability
- KL Iro: 6.4% probability
- William Kennedy: 4.5% probability
- Mawene Hiroti: 3.9% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Parramatta Eels
- Josh Addo-Carr: 51.4% probability
- Brian Kelly: 41.2% probability
- Will Penisini: 34.6% probability
- Apa Twidle: 32.8% probability
- Mitchell Moses: 28.1% probability
Cronulla Sharks
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 57.9% probability
- Sione Katoa: 53.0% probability
- KL Iro: 43.8% probability
- William Kennedy: 32.7% probability
- Mawene Hiroti: 30.9% probability
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Eels vs Sharks: Essential Details
The NRL Round 26 clash between the Eels and Sharks at Bankwest Stadium is scheduled to commence at 4:05pm AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Parramatta Eels vs Cronulla Sharks
- Date: Sunday 30 August 2026
- Kick-off: 4:05pm AEST
- Location: Bankwest Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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