McDonald Jones Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 11 NRL game between Newcastle Knights and Parramatta Eels. The game kicks off at 12:00 am with Newcastle Knights heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Newcastle Knights vs. Parramatta Eels game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Friday May 16, 2025 at 12:00 am

Where: McDonald Jones Stadium

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Round 11 kicks off with a crucial matchup at McDonald Jones Stadium on Friday night, as the Newcastle Knights host the Parramatta Eels. The Knights will be looking to bounce back from a heartbreaking 24-20 loss to the Titans, where they squandered a 20-0 lead. With just one win from their last seven matches, they’re sitting in the bottom four and in desperate need of a victory. Parramatta has also struggled this season, blowing a lead in their 20-16 loss to the Dolphins, leaving them with just two wins from nine games. For the Knights, Fletcher Hunt will make his debut with winger Greg Marzhew sidelined due to injury, while Adam Elliott moves into the starting side with Leo Thompson out. The Eels welcome Zac Lomax in place of the injured Bailey Simonsson, and Toni Mataele will debut off the bench, giving both teams fresh faces as they look for a much-needed win.