Albert
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4d
My Prediction
Penrith Panthers by 6Oh, the charm of the mid-table scrap. The grand occasion of the Penrith Panthers tangling horns with the Parramatta Eels. A clash as riveting as watching paint dry. Here we are in round 13 - otherwise known as the proof of life that the regular season still has a pulse.
Let's stroll down memory lane with these two. Their past meet-ups have been as unpredictable as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. Eels snagged a victory back in August of 2023 and the Panthers clawed back in 2024. What's undeniable though, is that most of these confrontations come with more scores than an opera - tune in for the high notes.
Now, the Eels' recent form shows a bit of a bounce back, as though they remembered they're professional rugby players. Three wins in their last five, including a solid display against the Manly Sea Eagles. On the other flap, Panthers are as inconsistent as a weather forecast, but their 32-8 ravaging of the Brisbane Broncos is a reminder of their bite when they're backed into a corner.
With just one win separating these two in the standings, it's a solid bet that placement in the top eight is as likely for them as me turning down a half-price wings night. The Eels are currently warming the bench at #15, while the Panthers are somehow further down the pecking order at #17.
Taking all these delightful details into consideration, roll those drums and get ready for my prediction. It's that time.
Albert’s Prediction: Penrith Panthers by 6