Wests Tigers vs Newcastle Knights Prediction: An open encounter ahead

Wests Tigers will play Newcastle Knights at the Leichhardt Oval in week 10 NRL encounter. Can the Tigers end their poor run here following consecutive poor runs?

Wests Tigers were disappointing once again, and last weekend, this side lost to Canterbury Bulldogs. However, that defeat was Wests Tigers’ fifth in a row. In prior encounters, Wests Tigers had suffered defeats at the hands of Dolphins, St. George Illawarra Dragons, Penrith Panthers, and Brisbane Broncos. This season, the Wests Tigers have just six points coming in two games they won. The home team is seated 15th in the league standings, scoring 119 goals and conceding 182.

Newcastle Knights were brilliant against New Zealand Warriors last weekend, securing a 14-8 win at home. However, a look at this team's recent games shows that they have won three of their last five, two others coming against the St. George Illawarra Dragons and the Dolphins. However, Newcastle Knights did face defeats at the hands of the Sydney Roosters and Canterbury Bulldogs in that same stretch. This season, Newcastle Knights accumulated 8 points, positioning them 11th in the standings.

Wests Tigers are struggling at the moment, and they need a lot to give if they want a win in this encounter. On the other hand, Newcastle Knights have had their moments and pulled off top performances against weaker opponents. This might actually be a close encounter regardless, given the two teams’ present form, but the Newcastle Knights stand out and should win comfortably on the road.