Recent history has heavily favoured South Sydney, but Parramatta arrives with plenty to prove in this Sydney showdown. Our preview looks at the latest form, head-to-head numbers and scoring trends to give punters a clearer picture of the matchup.
Looking for the latest betting insights? You’ll find the key stats, betting trends, current odds and our expert tips below the Recent Form section to help you make more informed betting decisions before kick-off.
Recent Form
South Sydney has alternated wins and losses across its past five games, with victories over Melbourne, Newcastle and Parramatta. The Eels have won two of their past five, defeating Manly and Canberra, while suffering losses to Penrith, the Roosters and Rabbitohs.
Last 3 Meetings
Round 17, 2026: Rabbitohs 32 def. Eels 12
Round 24, 2025: Rabbitohs 20 def. Eels 16
Round 12, 2024: Rabbitohs 42 def. Eels 26
Most Tries – Last 5 Games
South Sydney Rabbitohs
Alex Johnston — 6 tries
Tyrone Munro — 4 tries
Cody Walker — 3 tries
Parramatta Eels
Josh Addo-Carr — 4 tries
Brian Kelly — 3 tries
Will Penisini — 2 tries
Average Total Match Points – Last 10 Games
South Sydney Rabbitohs: 48.6 average total match points
Parramatta Eels: 46.7 average total match points
