NRL Round 18: Panthers vs Eels – Tips, Odds & Predictions

September 11 at 7.55pm – Panthers Stadium – Penrith

Pundits & fans alike are much impressed with the season the Penrith Panthers have put together. The betting odds with the online betting sites for the match with the Eels have the Panthers heavily favoured to take the win.

However, one has the feeling that the Panthers almost ‘need’ a loss before the finals as a mental refresher and motivator and it could come here against the Eels who have freshened up themselves and will be well prepared for the battle.

Matches between the Panthers & Eels are end-to-end festivals of attacking footy;

Total points Over 40.5 – $1.88

The Eels look good to get inside the betting line whichever way the result pans out;

Eels +6.5 points – $1.91

Regardless of the result look for a close match within two converted tries to play out;

Panthers by 1-12 points – $2.70

Eels by 1-12 points – $3.80

Could it be as close as to end up in Golden Point Extra Time?

Yes – $21.00

No – $1.005

Head to Head Record

• Played 114
• Panthers won 48
• Eels won 65
• Draw 1

Last time played

• June 2020 – Eels 16 Panthers 10

Key Statistics

• Significantly, the Eels are one of few teams to defeat the Panthers this season.
• The Eels & Panthers have split their last 10 matches, 5 wins apiece.

Penrith are the form team of the competition, however, to stay at the top for long periods of time, teams occasionally need a loss to reinforce where they are at and freshen up mentally.

The Eels will arrive at Panthers Stadium knowing that the Panthers are due for a loss, and knowing they have the type of game to upset Panthers as they did earlier in the season.

Bet on the Eels to upset the Panthers Now