2020 NRL – Melbourne Storm vs Wests Tigers Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is Melbourne Storm vs Wests Tigers taking place? Saturday 19^th September, 2020 – 08:30 (UK)

Where is Melbourne Storm vs Wests Tigers taking place? Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast

What is the expected weather for Melbourne Storm vs Wests Tigers? 21c with sunshine and cloudy intervals

What channel is Melbourne Storm vs Wests Tigers on? Sky Sports Arena will be televising selected NRL games in the UK and you can find their schedule here. For Australian broadcasters, you can find a list here

Where can I stream Melbourne Storm vs Wests Tigers? If televised on Sky Sports, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go. Alternatively, the match will be available to subscribers of Watch NRL

Where can I get tickets for Melbourne Storm vs Wests Tigers? Click here for ticket information on 2020 NRL matches

THE TEAM NEWS

MELBOURNE STORM

1. Nicholas Hynes 2. Suliasi Vunivalu 3. Brenko Lee 4. Justin Olam 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Cameron Smith 10. Christian Welch 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenneath Bromwich 13. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 14. Ryley Jacks 15. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui 16. Tom Eisenhuth 17. Tui Kamikamica 18. Brandon Smith 19. Isaac Lumelume 20. Max King 21. Paul Momirovski

WESTS TIGERS

1. Adam Doueihi 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Joseph Leilua 4. Chris Lawrence 5. Asu Kepaoa 6. Josh Reynolds 7. Benji Marshall 8. Josh Aloiai 9. Harry Grant 10. Thomas Mikaele 11. Sam McIntyre 12. Luciano Leilua 13. Alex Twal 14. Zane Musgrove 15. Matt Eisenhuth 16. Russell Packer 17. Luke Garner 18. Tommy Talau 19. Michael Chee-Kam 20. Jock Madden 21. Jacob Liddle

THE PREDICTION

Melbourne Storm are in a relentless run of form right now having won 11 of their last 12 matches and they are big favourites to extend that run against West Tigers here. The Tigers have lost six of their last eight matches and they have suffered some heavy defeats against teams in the top half of the ladder. There is a chance that the Storm ease off the gas a little prior to the finals but they will be desperate to maintain their momentum. With the Storm giving up 14 points in the handicap, they can comfortably cover that and win by a bigger margin than that against the Tigers who may be struggling for motivation.