The concluding game on a blockbuster NRL Super Saturday heads to the traditional (and former) home of the Rabbitohs as they host the Eels. Plenty has been made about their desire to play fixtures regularly out of this ground, and they are given that opportunity here to celebrate a worthy cause. The action will be sure to match the excitement in the stands and Before You Bet is here to take a comprehensive look at the action ahead, with the aim of finding you a winner or two to add to your enjoyment.
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Rabbitohs vs Eels Predictions & Tips: NRL Round 24
A drought breaking victory for the Rabbitohs
The Rabbitohs broke an 8-game losing streak on Sunday with their 20-18 victory over the Titans on the road. A long time coming, the Rabbitohs were finally rewarded for demonstrating fight; they were understrength and still played above themselves. Completing at 81%, they trailed their opponent in every major statistic and had every right to be defeated. If they are to continue their winning streak, they will need to improve upon their 46 missed tackles and 6 line breaks conceded as a starting point, as well as being more effective carrying the ball (only 8m per carry).
Gritty and determined Eels
The Eels made it 2 wins from their past 3 matches with a 19-18 victory over the Cowboys at home. Courtesy of a well-timed field goal, the Eels prevailed despite numerous attempts by their opponents to steal the result away from them in the closing moments. They gave themselves every chance to win; with just 49% possession they completed at 81%, averaged 8.5m per carry in testing conditions and made just 2 line breaks. They also missed 32 tackles but only conceded 1 line break to limit their opponents’ attacking opportunities. There is a lot to like about this team and the rebuild which is taking place.
Stats that matter
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The Rabbitohs have won 8 of the past 9 matches against the Eels. Neither has a good record here though, with the Rabbitohs winning 32% of matches compared to the Eels 43%.
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In the past 5 matches, all have been decided by 16 points or more. This makes the average margin of victory in this time frame 19.2 points.
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The Eels have performed better than their opponents on both sides of the ball this season. They score 18ppg in attack and allow 25ppg defensively. The Rabbitohs only manage 17ppg in attack and leak 26ppg.
Rebuilding Eels to show their class
When teams are amid a rebuild, positive performances indicate that they are heading in the right direction. It gives their fans hope and something to look forward to; the Eels have achieved that several times this season already and this will be another occasion. It is a game they should win and are rightly treated as favourites. With minimal changes from last week, the visitors appear even stronger. It is rare this season that they have been faced with such an outcome, but this is their game to lose. The Rabbitohs will be spirited but that will only take them so far. They are still missing quality players in key positions and can ill-afford to make simple areas in key areas on the field like they did last week against the Titans. The Eels possess a resolve which makes them capable of covering this over 80 minutes.
Eels -3.5
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Rabbitohs vs Eels Same Game Multi
Leg 1 = Either team by 13+ - all 5 of the past matches have been decided by this margin and there is no reason why it cannot happen again.
Leg 2 = Total points over 47.5 – the average total in the past 5 matches is 47.5 points. The defensive fragilities of both teams suggests that this will again be surpassed in an exciting contest.
Leg 3 = Johnston to score – he is closing in on the NRL try scoring record and after scoring a double last week, he is a man in form. Combine this with the fact that he has scored 7 tries in the past 5 matches against the Eels, and he appears to be an ideal selection.
SGM Odds = $4.50 at Dabble
Rabbitohs vs Eels Betting Odds & Match Info
Date: Saturday 16th August
Location: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Time: 7:35pm (AEST)
Odds: Rabbitohs vs Eels
Line: +3.5
Points: 47.5
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