Suncorp Stadium will play host to Thursday's Round 2 NRL game between Brisbane Broncos and Parramatta Eels. The game kicks off at 8:00 pm with Brisbane Broncos heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Brisbane Broncos vs. Parramatta Eels game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Thursday March 12, 2026 at 8:00 pm

Where: Suncorp Stadium

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Brisbane Broncos vs Parramatta Eels Preview

Both sides enter Thursday night desperate for a response after bruising Round 1 defeats. Brisbane’s title defence stumbled badly with a 26-0 shutout against Penrith, while Parramatta endured a nightmare 52-4 loss to Melbourne that exposed defensive fragility and a worrying error count.

The Broncos have named Ezra Mam at five-eighth again with Ben Hunt on the bench, though the pair could still switch roles before kickoff. Parramatta welcome the return of Josh Addo-Carr, adding strike power to a reshuffled backline, but lose key forward J’maine Hopgood to suspension.

History suggests the Eels are capable of challenging in Brisbane, having won four of their past five visits to Suncorp Stadium. With both teams under pressure, expect a tighter contest than last week’s scorelines indicate.