Sea Eagles vs Eels Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 8, 2026
Last updated: Apr 22, 2026, 9:15AM | Published: Apr 20, 2026, 12:09AM
The Sea Eagles will take on the Eels in NRL Round 8 action at Brookvale Oval on Sunday, beginning at 4:05pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Sea Eagles vs Eels game, along with 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 Manly vs Parramatta NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Sea Eagles a 76% chance of winning against the Eels in Round 8 of the 2026 NRL season.
Sea Eagles vs Eels: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's NRL clash at Brookvale Oval are listed here:
- Head to Head: Sea Eagles $1.44, Eels $2.80
- Line: Sea Eagles -7.5 ($1.91), Eels +7.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 53.5 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 Sea Eagles at $1.44 and the Eels at $2.80.
The Sea Eagles are 7.5-point favourites against the Eels, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Eels (+7.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 53.5 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 Sea Eagles (-7.5) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 53.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Sea Eagles vs Eels: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Sea Eagles at $1.44 with Bet365
- Line: Sea Eagles -7.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 53.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Sea Eagles vs Eels: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Sea Eagles vs Eels at Brookvale Oval on Sunday is the Sea Eagles winning 30-19.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Sea Eagles vs Eels match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and computer tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Sea Eagles vs Eels: Try Scorers
Searching for Sea Eagles vs Eels try scorers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Sea Eagles' Lehi Hopoate is the most likely player to score the first try in Manly vs Parramatta.
Hopoate has a 9.8% chance of scoring the first try at Brookvale Oval, while the Sea Eagles star has a 56.1% chance of scoring a try at any time during the match.
Scroll down for our complete list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Manly Sea Eagles
- Lehi Hopoate: 9.8% probability
- Jason Saab: 6.9% probability
- Reuben Garrick: 5.7% probability
- Tolutau Koula: 5.4% probability
- Haumole Olakau'atu: 5.2% probability
Parramatta Eels
- Josh Addo-Carr: 9.1% probability
- Brian Kelly: 5.9% probability
- Will Penisini: 4.2% probability
- Sean Russell: 3.5% probability
- Mitchell Moses: 3.3% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Manly Sea Eagles
- Lehi Hopoate: 56.1% probability
- Jason Saab: 46.8% probability
- Reuben Garrick: 40.9% probability
- Haumole Olakau'atu: 39.5% probability
- Tolutau Koula: 37.8% probability
Parramatta Eels
- Josh Addo-Carr: 54.5% probability
- Brian Kelly: 39.4% probability
- Will Penisini: 32.8% probability
- Sean Russell: 27.2% probability
- Mitchell Moses: 26.6% probability
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Sea Eagles vs Eels: Essential Details
The NRL Round 8 clash between the Sea Eagles and Eels at Brookvale Oval is scheduled to begin at 4:05pm AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Manly Sea Eagles vs Parramatta Eels
- Date: Sunday 26 April 2026
- Kick-off: 4:05pm AEST
- Location: Brookvale Oval
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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