St George Illawarra claimed their first win of the season when they toppled the previously ladder-leading Melbourne Storm at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.
The Dragons will be hoping to build on this upset victory when they take on Parramatta.
In their most recent meeting against the Eels, the Red V were beaten 44-40 last year in Round 26.
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St George Illawarra Dragons NRL game this week
The Dragons will face the Eels at CommBank Stadium on Saturday, April 5 at 3:00pm (AEDT).
Dragons predicted team list vs. Eels for Round 5
1. Clint Gutherson
2. Tyrell Sloan
3. Moses Suli
4. Valentine Holmes
5. Christian Tuipulotu
6. Kyle Flanagan
7. Lachlan Ilias
8. Toby Couchman
9. Damien Cook
10. David Klemmer
11. Luciano Leilua
12. Jaydn Su'A
13. Jack de Belin
14. Jacob Liddle
15. Blake Lawrie
16. Hamish Stewart
17. Dylan Egan
Dragons latest team news for Round 5
Shane Flanagan was left fuming before his club's bye in Round 3 after they threw away victory against the Rabbitohs. The bounced back in style against the Storm in their next game to grab their first win of the season.
The coach is unlikely to make any changes to his side for their clash against the Eels other than enforced ones.
Emre Guler is looking at a lengthy suspension for a crusher tackle during his side's upset win over the Storm. Toby Couchman is likely to start up front alongside David Klemmer in his place.
Raymond Faitala-Mariner or Blake Lawrie could be restored to the 17 in Guler's absence.