Sharks vs Eels Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 9, 2025
Last updated: Apr 30, 2025, 5:35AM | Published: Apr 27, 2025, 10:35PM
The Sharks will take on the Eels in NRL Round 9 action at Suncorp Stadium on Friday, beginning at 6:00pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Sharks vs Eels game, as well as the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Cronulla vs Parramatta NRL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Sharks a 69% chance of winning against the Eels at Suncorp Stadium.
Sharks vs Eels: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at Suncorp Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Sharks $1.47, Eels $2.70
- Line: Sharks -5.5 ($1.91), Eels +5.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 46.5 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 Sharks at $1.47 and the Eels at $2.70.
The Sharks are listed as 5.5-point favourites against the Eels, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Eels (+5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 46.5 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 (-5.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 46.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Sharks vs Eels: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Sharks at $1.47 with Bet365
- Line: Sharks -5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 46.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Sharks vs Eels predictions are based on world-class simulations and wagering experience to give you the best possible advice 24/7.
Sharks vs Eels: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Sharks vs Eels at Suncorp Stadium on Friday is the Sharks winning 26-18.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Sharks vs Eels match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Sharks vs Eels: Try Scorers
Searching for Sharks vs Eels try scorers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Eels' Josh Addo-Carr is the most likely player to score the first try in Cronulla vs Parramatta.
Addo-Carr has a 9.8% chance of scoring the first try at Suncorp Stadium, while the Eels star has a 51.2% chance of scoring a try at any time during the match.
Scroll down for the full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Cronulla Sharks
- Samuel Stonestreet: 8.3% probability
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 8.0% probability
- Briton Nikora: 5.4% probability
- William Kennedy: 5.0% probability
- KL Iro: 4.7% probability
Parramatta Eels
- Josh Addo-Carr: 9.8% probability
- Bailey Simonsson: 4.5% probability
- Will Penisini: 4.4% probability
- Isaiah Iongi: 4.0% probability
- Mitchell Moses: 3.6% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Cronulla Sharks
- Samuel Stonestreet: 48.7% probability
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 47.9% probability
- Briton Nikora: 34.7% probability
- William Kennedy: 31.4% probability
- KL Iro: 30.0% probability
Parramatta Eels
- Josh Addo-Carr: 51.2% probability
- Bailey Simonsson: 30.6% probability
- Will Penisini: 29.0% probability
- Isaiah Iongi: 28.4% probability
- Mitchell Moses: 23.6% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Sharks vs Eels match.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips on every NRL match, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Sharks vs Eels: Essential Details
The NRL Round 9 clash between the Sharks and Eels at Suncorp Stadium is scheduled to begin at 6:00pm AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Cronulla Sharks vs Parramatta Eels
- Date: Friday 2 May 2025
- Kick-off: 6:00pm AEST
- Location: Suncorp Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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