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Newcastle Knights vs Wests Tigers Predictions and Betting Tips

🏈 NRL Round 20 Match Preview

⏰ 14 July 2023 - 20:00 AEST

🏟 Stadium - McDonald Jones Stadium

The upcoming NRL game between the Newcastle Knights and the Wests Tigers is set to be an exciting match that Rugby League fans won't want to miss. The game will take place on July 14, 2023, at 20:00 AEST.

According to AusBetSites, there are 3 betting sites offering odds on this match, providing a total of 22 different markets to choose from. Currently, the Australian bookmakers have the Newcastle Knights as the favourites to win the game, with their odds listed at 1.18.

The Knights find themselves in a must-win situation as they strive to maintain their faint hopes of reaching the finals. Their upcoming match against the bottom-ranked Wests Tigers on Friday night holds great significance. Despite having a reasonably successful season, the Knights have fallen short in several closely contested games, leaving them three points adrift of the top eight.

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Nevertheless, their upcoming fixtures against the Tigers, Bulldogs, and Dragons present a favourable opportunity for the Knights to solidify their position. Buoyed by their resounding 66-0 victory over the Bulldogs in their previous outing, which stands as a record-breaking achievement for the club, the Knights' formidable duo of Kalyn Ponga and Bradman Best demonstrated their dominance.

The return of Dane Gagai further strengthens the Knights' lineup, particularly when playing at home, where they have emerged victorious in their last four encounters against teams on a losing streak. It is not unreasonable to expect the Knights to pursue another commanding triumph.

Conversely, the Tigers' season has been largely disastrous, managing to secure only three wins out of their 16 matches. As they enter this contest amidst a five-game losing streak, the Tigers find themselves grappling with a challenging situation. Their recent performances have been marred by conceding 166 points in the past four games, while their own offensive output has been limited to a mere 30 points, compounded by the absence of Luke Brooks due to injury.

Newcastle Knights Performance

The Newcastle Knights have experienced mixed results in their last three games, securing two victories and suffering three defeats. The Knights appear to be in better form compared to their opponents.

Wests Tigers Performance

The Wests Tigers have suffered consecutive losses in their last five games, making it their worst run of results.

📋 Players to watch:

In his previous 14 games, Dominic Young has demonstrated remarkable try-scoring prowess, crossing the try line a total of 16 times.
As for Asu Kepaoa, he has recently found success against the Knights, having scored a try in each of his last two encounters against them.
Greg Marzhew, on the other hand, has proven to be a consistent contributor to his team's scoring efforts, notching a try in eight out of his last nine home games whenever he has started.

⚡ Match Facts:

The Knights had emerged victorious in the previous three encounters held between these two teams.
Moreover, the Knights have achieved a triumph in their last four home games against opponents who were on a downward trajectory.
Conversely, the Tigers have managed to secure a mere three victories out of the sixteen games played this season.
Furthermore, the Tigers' defence has been breached for a total of 166 points in their last four matches, with 100 points conceded in the most recent two games.

💡 Match Prediction

Anticipated Outcome for Knights versus Wests Tigers Match Likelihood: Knights 89.4% and Wests Tigers 10.6% Implied Betting Odds: Knights $1.12, Wests Tigers $9.47 Projected Result: Knights to triumph by a margin of 25 points.