Friday only NRL Round 12 match is between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels with the opening kick to commence at 19:45pm local time. The game is to be played at Sportingbet Stadium which see’s home team Penrith Panthers hold favouritism in the market. View our NRL live scores, odds and results for the game between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels.

Where and when: Sportingbet Stadium, 19:45 | Friday 30/05/2014

Odds Comparison:

Penrith Panthers	1.40	1.40	1.45	1.40	1.40	1.40
Parramatta Eels	3.00	3.00	2.85	3.00	3.00	3.00

All odds are subject to change. Odds listed are correct at the time of the latest update.

Preview:

PANTHERS
For the first time this season, the Panthers recorded back-to-back wins in round 10 with a 26 – 20 victory of the Raiders in Canberra.

Combined with the two points from last week’s bye, the Panthers now sit third on the competition ladder courtesy of a superior for-and-against, on the some points as the Melbourne Storm and this week’s opponents the Eels.

This will be the first home-game for the Panthers in the past month and with a home record of 4 – 1, they’ll be hoping to improve that record further and exact some revenge on the Eels who defeated them in round 4, 32 – 16.

The Panthers have amassed 82 points in their last three games with winger David Simmons crossing for five tries during that period.

Each of those games have been against teams outside of the eight however (Raiders, Newcastle and Cronulla) and the Eels will be the first top eight side, who the Panthers have a 2 – 3 record against thus far this year, since they narrowly beat the Titans 14 -12 in round 6.

EELS
The Eels kept their perfect home record this year intact with a comprehensive 36 – 0 win over the Dragons in round 10.

It was the Eels fifth win from the past seven weeks which includes a victory over the Panthers in round 4.

The Eels have also scored plenty of points in their past two matches, registering fourteen tries and a total of seventy-eight points.

Four or those tries have been scored by fullback Jarryd Hayne who will be involved in this Wednesday’s State Of Origin and it’s significant to Parramatta’s chances here that he is able to back-up and take his position. He has been named in the side with the only change made to last week’s successful side being Ryan Morgan coming in for centre Willie Tonga.

The Eels have only one victory from five away games this year and on the verge of a very tough few weeks were they are due to face the Cowboys (H), Bulldogs (A) and Storm (A) in consecutive weeks, a win here is vital.

HEAD TO HEAD
The Panthers have won five of the seven games between the two clubs since 2011 and two of three played at Sportingbet Stadium during that time.

Each of those games at this venue as produced plenty of points, 45, 37 and 56 and with both teams in form and scoring tries, a similar total her would not surprise.

Whilst the stats tip this one in favourite of the Panthers it is only just and the current market is relative wide one.

Parramatta are in better form now than at anytime since 2011 and are capable of winning this one, albeit just.

Teams:

Panthers: Matt Moylan, Josh Mansour, Dean Whare, Jamal Idris, David Simmons, Jamie Soward, Peter Wallace, Sam McKendry, James Segeyaro, Brent Kite, Sika Manu, Elijah Taylor, Adam Docker. Interchange: Tim Grant, Jeremy Latimore, Tyrone Peachey, Lewis Brown, Matt Robinson

Eels: Jarryd Hayne (c), Semi Radradra, Will Hopoate, Ryan Morgan, Ken Sio, Corey Norman, Chris Sandow, Tim Mannah (c), Nathan Peats, Darcy Lussick, David Gower, Manu Mau, Joseph Paulo. Interchange: Pauli Pauli, Peni Terepo, Junior Paulo, Mitch Allgood, Lee Mossop

News:

Penrith centre Jamal Idris has been stood down by the NRL club, reportedly due to an alcohol-related incident.

According to News Corp on Thursday night, Idris was involved in an incident on the Gold Coast while the club had a bye last round.

The Panthers issued a statement that noted Idris needed time off to address some personal issues, but they didn’t relate to disciplinary matters.

He will be unavailable for Friday night’s clash with Parramatta and no time frame was given for his return to the field.

“Jamal Idris will be taking a break from rugby league, effective immediately,” read the statement.

“The club has been working closely with the NRL this week to put a support system in place to help Jamal deal with some personal issues.

“The club stresses that this matter has nothing to do with disciplinary action.”