The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Cronulla Sharks at 1.35 — an implied 69% chance. Parramatta Eels upset it.

• Cronulla Sharks: opened 1.44, closed 1.35 (69%)
• Parramatta Eels: opened 2.95, closed 3.35 (28%)
• Draw: opened 23.00, closed 26.00 (4%)

Half-time: Parramatta Eels 26 - 8 Cronulla Sharks.

Cronulla Sharks — recent form

• 2026-08-23Gold Coast Titans 22-30 Cronulla Sharks
• 2026-08-15Cronulla Sharks 20-24 Canberra Raiders
• 2026-08-09St George Illawarra Dragons 24-16 Cronulla Sharks
• 2026-08-02Cronulla Sharks 32-16 South Sydney Rabbitohs
• 2026-07-26Manly Sea Eagles 12-48 Cronulla Sharks

Parramatta Eels — recent form

• 2026-08-30Parramatta Eels 10-44 Brisbane Broncos
• 2026-08-23Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-42 Parramatta Eels
• 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