Wests Tigers vs Eels
Round 22 2026, Sunday 2 August 2026
Verdict: Eels by 2
Wests TigersEels
Result: Eels 16 defeated Wests Tigers 13 ✓ Tip correct
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Sun 2 Aug, 4:05pm AEST
- Venue
- CommBank Stadium, Sydney
- Ladder going in
- Wests Tigers 16th, Eels 15th
- Referee
- Liam Kennedy
- Crowd
- 13,125
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Wests Tigers 42%58% Eels
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Eels | ✓ |
| Chris Barrett | Wests Tigers | ✗ |
| Zoe Samios | Wests Tigers | ✗ |
| Zac Bailey | Eels | ✓ |
| Frances Howe | Eels | ✓ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Wests Tigers | ✗ |
| Billie Eder | Eels | ✓ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Wests Tigers | ✗ |
| Dan Walsh | Wests Tigers | ✗ |
| Andrew Johns | Eels | ✓ |
| Emma Kemp | Eels | ✓ |
| Neil Breen | Eels | ✓ |
Going in
| Club | Ladder going in | Last five, oldest first | Model rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wests Tigers | 16th | LLLLL | -11.9 |
| Eels | 15th | WLWLL | -5.3 |
Last five games
Wests Tigers
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 21 | at Raiders | L 10–56 |
| Round 20 | at Bulldogs | L 0–32 |
| Round 19 | v Warriors | L 6–32 |
| Round 18 | at Dragons | L 10–24 |
| Round 17 | at Knights | L 6–12 |
Eels
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 21 | v Panthers | L 18–24 |
| Round 19 | at Roosters | L 12–28 |
| Round 18 | v Sea Eagles | W 23–14 |
| Round 17 | v Rabbitohs | L 12–32 |
| Round 15 | v Raiders | W 15–12 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Round 5 | Eels v Wests Tigers | 20–22 | CommBank Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 7 | Wests Tigers v Eels | 22–38 | CommBank Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 2 | Eels v Wests Tigers | 6–32 | CommBank Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 27 | Wests Tigers v Eels | 26–60 | Campbelltown Sports Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 4 | Eels v Wests Tigers | 16–17 | CommBank Stadium |
Team lists
Wests Tigers
- 1 Jahream Bula Fullback
- 2 Junior Tupou Winger
- 3 Heamasi Makasini Centre
- 4 Patrick Herbert Centre
- 5 Sunia Turuva Winger
- 6 Jarome Luai (c) Five-Eighth
- 7 Adam Doueihi Halfback
- 8 Terrell May Prop
- 9 Apisai Koroisau (c) Hooker
- 10 Fonua Pole Interchange
- 11 Samuela Fainu 2nd Row
- 12 Sione Fainu 2nd Row
- 13 Alex Twal Lock
- 14 Heath Mason Reserve
- 15 Charlie Murray Interchange
- 16 Alex Seyfarth Prop
- 17 Tony Sukkar Interchange
- 18 Tristan Hope Reserve
- 19 Starford To'a Reserve
Coach: Benji Marshall
In Adam Doueihi, Charlie Murray, Heamasi Makasini, Heath Mason, Tony Sukkar
Out Bunty Afoa, Ethan Roberts, Faaletino Tavana, Jared Haywood, Javon Andrews
Eels
- 1 Isaiah Iongi Fullback
- 2 Brian Kelly Winger
- 3 Will Penisini Centre
- 4 Jordan Samrani Centre
- 5 Josh Addo-Carr Winger
- 6 Ronald Volkman Five-Eighth
- 7 Mitchell Moses (c) Halfback
- 8 Sam Tuivaiti Prop
- 9 Tallyn Da Silva Hooker
- 10 Jack Williams Prop
- 11 Kelma Tuilagi 2nd Row
- 12 Kitione Kautoga 2nd Row
- 13 Jack De Belin Lock
- 14 Dylan Walker Interchange
- 15 Junior Paulo Interchange
- 16 Teancum Brown Interchange
- 17 Harrison Edwards Interchange
- 18 Joash Papalii Reserve
- 19 Toni Mataele Reserve
Coach: Jason Ryles
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, Wests Tigers rated -11.9 and Eels -5.3 on our scale, a gap of 6.6 points, plus 4.5 points for playing at their own ground.
Scoring
- Wests Tigers
- Tries Fonua Pole 47', Adam Doueihi 58'
- Goals 2/2
- Field goals Adam Doueihi 71'
- Half-time 0
- Eels
- Tries Jordan Samrani 21', Tallyn Da Silva 31', Isaiah Iongi 75'
- Goals 2/3
- Half-time 12
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.