Warriors vs Eels Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 26, 2025
Last updated: Aug 29, 2025, 7:58AM | Published: Aug 24, 2025, 11:30PM
The Warriors will take on the Eels in NRL Round 26 action at Go Media Stadium on Friday, commencing at 6:00pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Warriors vs Eels game, along with the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's New Zealand vs Parramatta NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Warriors a 62% chance of winning against the Eels in Round 26 of the 2025 NRL season.
Warriors vs Eels: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at Go Media Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Warriors $1.57, Eels $2.45
- Line: Warriors -4.5 ($1.91), Eels +4.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 42.5 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 Warriors at $1.57 and the Eels at $2.45.
The Warriors are listed as 4.5-point favourites against the Eels, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Eels (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 42.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Warriors and the Eels have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 42.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Warriors vs Eels: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Warriors at $1.57 with Bet365
- Line: Warriors -4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 42.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Warriors vs Eels predictions are based on complex modelling and betting expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Warriors vs Eels: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Warriors vs Eels at Go Media Stadium this Friday is the Warriors winning 23-19.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Warriors vs Eels match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Warriors vs Eels: Try Scorers
Looking for Warriors vs Eels try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Warriors' Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is the most likely player to score the first try in New Zealand vs Parramatta.
Watene-Zelezniak has a 9.7% chance of scoring the first try at Go Media Stadium, while the Warriors star has a 50.6% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.
Scroll down for our complete list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
New Zealand Warriors
- Dallin Watene-Zelezniak: 9.7% probability
- Roger Tuivasa-Sheck: 9.0% probability
- Rocco Berry: 4.8% probability
- Adam Pompey: 4.6% probability
- Chanel Harris-Tavita: 4.2% probability
Parramatta Eels
- Josh Addo-Carr: 9.1% probability
- Zac Lomax: 6.9% probability
- Will Penisini: 4.1% probability
- Isaiah Iongi: 3.7% probability
- Mitchell Moses: 3.5% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
New Zealand Warriors
- Dallin Watene-Zelezniak: 50.6% probability
- Roger Tuivasa-Sheck: 47.8% probability
- Rocco Berry: 30.4% probability
- Adam Pompey: 29.9% probability
- Chanel Harris-Tavita: 26.1% probability
Parramatta Eels
- Josh Addo-Carr: 49.5% probability
- Zac Lomax: 39.4% probability
- Will Penisini: 27.1% probability
- Isaiah Iongi: 25.1% probability
- Sean Russell: 23.6% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Warriors vs Eels match.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every NRL match, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Warriors vs Eels: Essential Details
The NRL Round 26 clash between the Warriors and Eels at Go Media Stadium is scheduled to start at 6:00pm AEST on Friday.
- Teams: New Zealand Warriors vs Parramatta Eels
- Date: Friday 29 August 2025
- Kick-off: 6:00pm AEST
- Location: Go Media Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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