Round 25 brought footy fans down to Suncorp Stadium on Friday, 21 Aug, as the Dolphins squared off against the Parramatta Eels under the Friday night lights. Heading into the clash, the market had plenty to say, with the Dolphins seeing solid support as prices moved 1.2→1.18 (firmed) in head-to-head betting.
The Dolphins rolled into this fixture coming off a clean defensive effort in their previous outing, having secured a 22–0 win over the Manly Sea Eagles. Meanwhile, the Parramatta Eels arrived following a narrow 32–30 thriller against the North Queensland Cowboys. When the dust settled at Suncorp Stadium, it was the home side that stamped their authority on the contest, sealing a comprehensive 34–16 victory to bank another two competition points.
How the tips went
Punters who jumped on our pre-match selections walked away smiling after a clean sweep across the board. Let's take a look at how the official tips fared against the final scoreboard at Suncorp Stadium.
Head to Head: Dolphins — WIN. The home side delivered as expected, justifying the pre-match support and getting the job done comfortably.
Line: Dolphins -13.5 — WIN. Not only did the Dolphins secure the win, but they cleared the -13.5 line with room to spare in their 34–16 triumph.