The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at 1.71 — an implied 54% chance. Parramatta Eels upset it.

• Parramatta Eels: opened 2.11, closed 2.25 (41%)
• Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks: opened 1.79, closed 1.71 (54%)
• Draw: opened 21.00, closed 19.00 (5%)

Half-time: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6 - 24 Parramatta Eels.

Parramatta Eels — recent form

• 2026-08-21Dolphins (Nrl) 32-16 Parramatta Eels
• 2026-08-16North Sydney Bears 30-16 Parramatta Eels
• 2026-08-15Parramatta Eels 32-30 North Queensland Cowboys
• 2026-08-15Parramatta Eels 30-18 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
• 2026-08-09Sydney Roosters 46-6 Parramatta Eels

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks — recent form

• 2026-08-16North Queensland Cowboys 26-18 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
• 2026-08-01Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-30 Wests Tigers
• 2026-07-25Canberra Raiders 10-22 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
• 2026-07-02Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-18 Newcastle Knights