- 1 Bulldogs vs Eels : a derby to close out the weekend
- 2 The Bulldogs are giving more and more cause for concern
- 3 The Eels show some fight despite their limits
- 4 NRL Prediction Bulldogs vs Eels
- 5 First, a word on our predictions
- 6 No commitment from us
- 7 Information changes
- 8 Your responsibility
- 9 Responsible gambling first
- 10 Legal age
- 11 About the images…
Bulldogs vs Eels : a derby to close out the weekend 
Rugby league gives us a rare Monday fixture thanks to the public holiday in New South Wales.
The Bulldogs host the Eels in a derby that always has a bit extra about it, with both teams looking to bounce back after frustrating defeats last weekend.
In a season where every point is starting to matter in the race for the finals, nobody can afford another slip.
The Bulldogs are giving more and more cause for concern 
Only a few weeks ago, Canterbury looked like they had found some much-needed stability.
Now the doubts are back in a hurry.
The 22-16 loss to the Tigers left a particularly poor taste, even if the margin was fairly tight.
The Bulldogs did control a few key areas of the game.
They finished with more possession, a strong completion rate and a handful of promising breaks.
But once again, the side came up short when it mattered most.
They moved the ball, they made the metres, but clear-cut chances were still too hard to find. Turning pressure into points is becoming a real issue. Even more worrying, the defence that was one of the club’s early-season strengths looks to be losing its edge.
The 39 missed tackles against the Tigers summed it up perfectly. When a team can no longer set the tempo or lock things down defensively, the warning lights start flashing.
Still, it’s not all bad news.
There is enough quality in this squad to hit back quickly. But the sense of urgency around the club is growing by the day.
The Eels show some fight despite their limits 
Parramatta did not bring the two points back from Newcastle, but the Eels at least showed some backbone in difficult circumstances.
Missing several important players, they knew the trip to the Knights was always going to be a tough ask.
The problem is that a few mistakes made the job close to impossible. Thirteen turnovers, a low completion rate and 40 missed tackles are usually a deadly combination at this level.
Even so, the Eels stayed in the contest right to the end. Their pack in particular put in a decent shift, helping the side stay competitive for long spells.
That is one of the few reasons for optimism for Jason Ryles right now. Physically, Parramatta can mix it.
But their lack of control in the key areas of the field continues to hold them back. Poor exits and a series of loose kicks kept handing Newcastle extra chances.
In a rebuild, details like that usually decide the outcome.
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NRL Prediction Bulldogs vs Eels
Bulldogs to win
The Bulldogs are going through a rough patch, but they remain the stronger and more complete side here.
They have shown more consistency across the season and should feed off home support to get back on track.
Parramatta keep scrapping hard, but their discipline and execution issues crop up too often to inspire full confidence.
In a derby that should be tight, the Bulldogs look to have enough to take the two points.
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