The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Dolphins (Nrl) at 1.16 — an implied 80% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Dolphins (Nrl): opened 1.17, closed 1.16 (80%)
• Parramatta Eels: opened 5.20, closed 5.40 (17%)
• Draw: closed 30.00 (3%)

Half-time: Dolphins (Nrl) 16 - 10 Parramatta Eels.

Parramatta Eels — recent form

• 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
• 2026-08-02Wests Tigers 13-16 Parramatta Eels

Dolphins (Nrl) — recent form

• 2026-07-31St George Illawarra Dragons 22-28 Dolphins (Nrl)
• 2026-07-05Newcastle Knights 13-12 Dolphins (Nrl)
• 2026-06-20Wests Tigers 22-34 Dolphins (Nrl)