Wests Tigers vs Parramatta Eels – Preview and Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season

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It is a straight shootout to avoid last place, with the Wests Tigers and Parramatta Eels sitting bottom of the NRL table on 18 points each ahead of this final round of the season.

START DATE/TIME: UK – Friday, September 6, 2024 – 9:00 am / AUS – 6:00 pm / US EST – 4:00 am / US PST – 1:00 am

HOW TO WATCH IT ON TV: This match will not be broadcast live in the UK. / This match will be broadcast live in Australia on Fox League and Nine. / This match will not be broadcast live in the US.

HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: This game will be streamed live in the UK on Watch NRL. / This game will be streamed live in Australia on Kayo Sports and 9Now. / This game will be streamed live in the US on Watch NRL.

WEST TIGERS FORM: WESTS GO TWO BACK JUMPS

Two wins in a row have given the Tigers a chance to avoid last place after looking safe for most of the year. In their last game they defeated the Manly Sea Eagles in an impressive game.

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Eels from Parramatta FORM: CRAZY WIN FOR EELS

Parramatta defeated the St. George Illawarra Dragons by 84 points in a game that ended a run of three consecutive losses and gave them a crucial boost going into this game.

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WEST TIGERS TEAM NEWS: SEZER: A late retreat

Aidan Sezer left the team 24 hours before kick-off, giving Latu Fainu the responsibility of halfback. Josh Feledy will play in midfield in his second game of the season, while Junior Tupou moves to the wing.

Starting eleven: 1. Heath Mason 2. Junior Tupou 3. Solomona Faataape 4. Josh Feledy 5. Charlie Staines 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Alex Seyfarth 12. Samuela Fainu 13. Isaiah Papali'i Bank: 14. Latu Fainu 15. Sione Fainu 16. Fonua Pole 17. Alex Twal Reserves: 18. Tim Johannssen 19. Alexander Lobb 20. Reuben Porter 21. Kit Laulilii 22. Tony Sukkar

Eels from Parramatta TEAM NEWS: TUILAGI RETURNS

Kelma Tuilagi was absent at short notice last week but is back in the team for this contest. Shaun Lane will return to the front row due to his inclusion, while Jake Tago drops out for Sean Russell.

Starting eleven: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Will Penisini 4. Blaize Talagi 5. Sean Russell 6. Dylan Brown 7. Daejarn Asi 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Brendan Hands 10. Shaun Lane 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. Joe Ofahengaue Bank: 14. Joey Lussick 15. Makahesi Makatoa 16. Luca Moretti 17. Ofahiki Ogden Reserves: 18. Jake Tago 19. Matt Doorey 20. Ethan Sanders 21. Haze Dunster 22. Wiremu Greig

WESTS TIGERS VS PARRAMATTA EELS FORECAST

Wests Tigers and Parramatta Eels will face off in what is known as the 'Spoon Bowl'. Both teams will be fighting to avoid finishing bottom of the table as the outcome of this game will determine their fate. It could go either way but with Wests showing a bit of character recently they have the advantage thanks to their handicap start.

WESTS TIGERS VS PARRAMATTA EELS TIP: WEST TIGERS +10