Knights vs Eels
Round 13 2026, Saturday 30 May 2026
Verdict: Knights by 9
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Result: Knights 28 defeated Eels 22 ✓ Tip correct
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Sat 30 May, 3:00pm AEST
- Venue
- McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
- Ladder going in
- Knights 5th, Eels 14th
- Crowd
- 23,001
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Knights 100%0% Eels
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Knights | ✓ |
| Chris Barrett | Knights | ✓ |
| Zoe Samios | Knights | ✓ |
| Zac Bailey | Knights | ✓ |
| Frances Howe | Knights | ✓ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Knights | ✓ |
| Billie Eder | Knights | ✓ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Knights | ✓ |
| Dan Walsh | Knights | ✓ |
| Andrew Johns | Knights | ✓ |
| Emma Kemp | Knights | ✓ |
| Neil Breen | Knights | ✓ |
Going in
| Club | Ladder going in | Last five, oldest first | Model rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knights | 5th | LLWWW | -1.6 |
| Eels | 14th | WLLWL | -6.1 |
Last five games
Knights
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 11 | at Titans | W 36–12 |
| Round 10 | at Dragons | W 44–10 |
| Round 9 | v Rabbitohs | W 42–38 |
| Round 8 | v Panthers | L 12–44 |
| Round 7 | at Roosters | L 24–38 |
Eels
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 11 | v Storm | L 8–34 |
| Round 10 | at Cowboys | W 33–30 |
| Round 9 | v Warriors | L 14–36 |
| Round 8 | at Sea Eagles | L 18–33 |
| Round 7 | v Bulldogs | W 38–20 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Round 27 | Eels v Knights | 66–10 | CommBank Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 11 | Knights v Eels | 6–28 | McDonald Jones Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 17 | Knights v Eels | 34–26 | McDonald Jones Stadium |
Team lists
Knights
- 1 Kalyn Ponga (c) Fullback
- 2 Dominic Young Winger
- 3 Dane Gagai Centre
- 4 Fletcher Sharpe Centre
- 5 Greg Marzhew Winger
- 6 Sandon Smith Five-Eighth
- 7 Dylan Brown Halfback
- 8 Jacob Saifiti Prop
- 9 Phoenix Crossland Hooker
- 10 Trey Mooney Prop
- 11 Dylan Lucas 2nd Row
- 12 Jermaine McEwen 2nd Row
- 13 Mat Croker Lock
- 14 Harrison Graham Interchange
- 15 Tyson Frizell Interchange
- 16 Pasami Saulo Interchange
- 17 Cody Hopwood Reserve
- 18 Thomas Cant Reserve
- 19 Fletcher Hunt Interchange
Coach: Justin Holbrook
In Harrison Graham
Eels
- 1 Isaiah Iongi Fullback
- 2 Brian Kelly Winger
- 3 Jordan Samrani Centre
- 4 Sean Russell Centre
- 5 Josh Addo-Carr Winger
- 6 Joash Papalii Five-Eighth
- 7 Ronald Volkman Halfback
- 8 Luca Moretti Prop
- 9 Tallyn Da Silva Interchange
- 10 Jack Williams (c) Prop
- 11 Kelma Tuilagi 2nd Row
- 12 Kitione Kautoga 2nd Row
- 13 Jack De Belin Lock
- 14 Dylan Walker Interchange
- 15 Charlie Guymer Reserve
- 16 Toni Mataele Interchange
- 17 Harrison Edwards Hooker
- 18 Apa Twidle Reserve
- 20 Sam Tuivaiti Interchange
Coach: Jason Ryles
In Harrison Edwards, Isaiah Iongi, Kitione Kautoga
Out Junior Paulo, Mitchell Moses, Saxon Pryke
Numbers as named by each club on nrl.com. Changes are measured against the club's previous game.
Why the model leaned this way
Going in, Knights rated -1.6 and Eels -6.1 on our scale, a gap of 4.5 points, plus 4.5 points for playing at their own ground.
Scoring
- Knights
- Tries Dylan Lucas 2', Greg Marzhew 22', Harrison Graham 44', Dylan Lucas 58', Fletcher Hunt 70'
- Goals 4/5
- Half-time 12
- Eels
- Tries Brian Kelly 9', Dylan Walker 28', Jordan Samrani 63', Isaiah Iongi 73'
- Goals 3/4
- Half-time 10
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.