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Wests Tigers vs Parramatta Eels Preview & Tips - Wooden Spoon decider in NRL final round

Ryan Tucker

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Last updated: 04 Sep 2024

Ryan Tucker 04 Sep 2024

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Wests Tigers vs Parramatta Eels clash has high anticipation in NRL 2024 Round 27.
Wests are on a winning streak and are the favorites
Eels have defensive issues, conceding 30+ points in 7 of their last 10 games

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Wests Tigers vs Parramatta Eels Preview

Both teams won their last game to take the wooden spoon battle to the final round of the season. A sell-out is expected at Campbelltown Sports Stadium with the hosts backed to win.

Wests Tigers vs Parramatta Eels Preview
Head to Head
Wests Tigers Form
Wests Tigers Team News
Wests Tigers Team List
Parramatta Eels Form
Parramatta Eels Team News
Parramatta Eels Team List

The Tigers have conceded an average of 30.4 points in their last 5 games, compared to 32.8 from the Eels.
The Eels and Tigers allow the most and 2nd most Linebreaks to opposing teams this season.
5 of the last 10 Game Totals have hit 50 or more points with the Over going 8-2.
The Eels concede 45% of tries down their left side and the Tigers have scored first in 3 of the last 4 matchups between these teams.

Head to Head

The Tigers and Eels have clashed on 10 occasions since the beginning of the 2019 season with Parramatta holding a 8-2 advantage in the head to head.

Wests have a slightly better record ATS matching their opponent to a 5-5 record taking the last 4 games in a row.

Wests Tigers Form

The Tigers have won two in a row for the third time this season and are riding a wave of momentum into the last game of the season.

They have been inconsistent at both ends of the park all year but have averaged 23.2 points scored across their last 5 games whilst allowing only 30.4 to their opposition in that span.

With a host of players set to join the club next year there are a number of players that will still need to prove their worth and keep the club from claiming a third consecutive wooden spoon.

Wests Tigers Team News

Solomon Alaimalo drops out of the backline with Junior Tupou moving to the wing and Josh Feledy to centre.

Wests Tigers Team List

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. Api Koroisau

10. David Klemmer

11. Alex Seyfarth

12. Samuela Fainu

13. Isaiah Papali'i

Interchange

14. Latu Fainu

15. Sione Fainu

16. Fonua Pole

17. Alex Twal

Reserves

18. Tim Johannssen

19. Alex Lobb

20. Reuben Porter

21. Kit Laulilii

22. Tony Sukkar

Parramatta Eels Form

Parramatta had a nervous end to their game last weekend against the Dragons with the opposition running in 5 tries in the last 10 minutes to almost snatch victory.

The game ended up going into the history books for the largest score by a losing team with the final tally 44-40.

The effort highlighted Parramatta’s lack discipline on the defensive end this season. They have allowed their opposition to score 30 points or more in 7 of their last 10 games with 5 games of 40+ across the season.

The Eels have at times looked good in attack but not having Mitchell Moses to steer them around the park has made all the difference.

Parramatta Eels Team News

Sean Russell has again been named on the wing after being a late swap with Jake Tago last weekend. Shaun Lane will line up in the front row with Kelma Tuilagi on the edge and Ofahiki Ogden on the bench.

Parramatta Eels Team List

1. Clint 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

Interchange

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

Verdict

Wests Tigers v Parramatta Eels

It may all come down to defence and Wests have the form and the hunger right now. Tigers to win.

Wests Tigers

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