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It will be a close contest as they look to avoid defeat by the Wests Tigers and Parramatta Eels, who are both on 18 points and bottom of the NRL table heading into the final round of the season.

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

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

HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: This match will be broadcast live on Watch NRL in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Kayo Sports and 9Now in Australia / This match will be broadcast live on Watch NRL in the United States

Western Tigers FORM: WESTS GOES SECOND ON THE OTHER SIDE

Two wins in a row gave the Tigers a chance to avoid the wooden spoon that had looked certain for most of the year, and in their last contest they defeated the Manly Sea Eagles in an impressive performance.

LAST FIVE: LLLWW

PARRAMATTA ELEES FORM: CRAZY VICTORY OF THE EELS

Parramatta defeated St. George Illawarra Dragons in a game in which they scored 84 points, ending a three-game losing streak and giving them a vital boost ahead of this encounter.

LAST FIVE: WLLLW

Western Tigers BAND NEWS: SEZER AND LATE WITHDRAWAL

Aidan Sezer withdrew from the team 24 hours before kick-off, leaving Latu Fainu in the playmaker role. Josh Feledy will start in midfield in his second game of the season, while Junior Tupou will move out wide.

Beginning 13: 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 Bench: 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

PARRAMATTA ELEES BAND NEWS: TUILAGI’S RETURN

Kelma Tuilagi was absent at the end of last week but returns to the squad for this contest. Shaun Lane will return to the front row due to his inclusion, while Jake Tago will drop out in favour of Sean Russell.

Beginning 13: 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 Bench: 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

The Wests Tigers and Parramatta Eels will battle it out in a match dubbed the ‘Spoon Bowl’. Both teams will be leaving everything on the pitch to avoid finishing bottom of the table, with the outcome of this match deciding their fate. It could go either way, but with Wests showing some character of late, they are favourites with a handicap start.

WESTS TIGERS vs. PARRAMATTA EELS TIP: Western Tigers +10