Queensland Country Bank Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 10 NRL game between North Queensland Cowboys and Parramatta Eels. The game kicks off at 8:00 pm with North Queensland Cowboys heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the North Queensland Cowboys vs. Parramatta Eels game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Friday May 8, 2026 at 8:00 pm

Where: Queensland Country Bank Stadium

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North Queensland Cowboys vs Parramatta Eels Preview

North Queensland enters Friday night in strong form and will expect another positive result when Parramatta visits Townsville. The Cowboys have won six of their past seven games and continue to improve offensively, with Scott Drinkwater steering the side superbly alongside Tom Dearden. Parramatta showed glimpses against the Warriors last week but defensive issues again proved costly, leaving the Eels with five losses from their past six matches. Injuries continue to hurt the visitors, particularly through the spine and backline, while North Queensland appears to be building confidence each week. Jason Taumalolo’s milestone appearance should also provide extra motivation for the home side. Although Parramatta has enjoyed success in this matchup historically, the Cowboys’ current form, cohesion and attacking fluency make them difficult to oppose heading into this clash.