The Bulldogs had their backsides handed to them in Round 1, capitulating in a 34-point defeat that had alarm bells ringing just one week into the new campaign.
The Eels meanwhile started their season on an unexpected high, causing the boilover of the round when they triumphed over bitter rivals Penrith.
They'll hope that form stacks up when they take on their other arch-enemies here.
Why Bulldogs can win
The Bulldogs will need to have plenty go for them if they want to bounce back.
Plenty of defensive work would've been done during the week, and it's off the back of a massively improved defensive performance that the Dogs might find a way here.
The good news is that the Eels don't boast nearly the same amount of talent in the outside backs as the Warriors, so Canterbury-Bankstown will find it easier to defend here.
While the Dogs have shown in the past that they can prevail through their defence, the query is whether they have enough points in them to scrape over the line.
Why Eels can win
Parramatta are brimming with confidence after going away to Penrith and getting the win.
You can tell they really put in for the coach last week, and a repeat effort here will be too much for the Dogs.
Young Dylan Brown had a debut game to remember at five-eighth, playing an instrumental role in attack and only missing 1 of his 28 tackles.
With Junior Paulo coming in for the injured Nathan Brown, Parramatta also have the size to deal with Canterbury's big pack.
If the Eels can break even in the metre-game, then Dylan Brown and Mitchell Moses will cut the Dogs open.
Key NRL Stat
Parramatta have won 5 of their past 6 against the Dogs: Eels to win @ $1.75
NRL Betting Tip: Eels to cover the -2.0 point line @ $1.90
Reasoning: Based on their performances last week, you couldn't tip anything else.
Campbelltown Stadium will be the venue as both the Tigers and Warriors search for their second win of the season.
Both sides only conceded 6 points in their opening round clashes, as they made light work of their respective opponents.
With both sides looking evenly matched, this game will likely go down to the wire.
Why Tigers can win
Wests's perfect blend of youth and experience, power runners and creative players was on display last week.
Michael Maguire doesn't need to change much from that performance for the Tigers to win again.
Ryan Matterson impressed in his debut game for the Tigers, running for 159 metres and making 35 of his 36 tackles against the Eagles.
Robbie Farah turned back the clock with two tries, while Moses M'Bye is pushing for a start.
The Tigers will be confident against a Warriors side that doesn't travel well.
Why Warriors can win
The New Zealand outfit were completely dominant last week, pushing aside a lacklustre Bulldogs.
Their powerful outside backs had a field day, with five-eight Adam Keighran impressing on debut.
Isaac Luke has been named on an extended bench, and if he comes in, his craft and experience from dummy half will nullify the impact Farah had in Round 1.
While a typically big Warriors pack has the power to deal with Wests's equally powerful big men.
Key NRL Stat
The Tigers have only won 1 of their past 8 matches at Campbelltown Stadium: Warriors to win @ $2
NRL Betting Tip: Warriors to win @ $2
Reasoning: While it's usually a tale of home and away with the Warriors, the Tigers have a poor record at Campbelltown.
If home ground holds no advantage, then the Warriors have the better players and form, and will win.
Mar 22, 2019 07:01 PM
AAP
Key NRL Stat
NRL Betting Tip: Eels to cover the -2.0 point line @ $1.90
