North Queensland Cowboys will be hoping to halt a two-match losing streak when they host the Penrith Panthers in Townsville.
Todd Payten will be expecting a reaction from his side after their dire loss to the Sharks last week which saw them concede 42 points.
Meanwhile, the Panthers have won four of their last five fixtures and will welcome Nathan Cleary back to the fold after the halfback had been sidelined with a hamstring injury.
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Cowboys vs. Panthers tips and prediction
The Cowboys have been a free-scoring side so far this year, notching more points than any other team in the league.
However, they have been equally as porous in defence as they have conceded 191 points with the Rabbitohs the only club to have leaked more after seven rounds.
Penrith have won five of their past seven matches against the Cowboys and have a watertight defence entering into the clash as well as an impressive attack.
Sunia Turuva leads the Ken Irvine Medal race after scoring eight tries in six games. In three of those matches he has been his side's first try-scorer.
Our prediction: Panthers by 14 points
Cowboys vs. Panthers history and stats
Overall record: Played 42: Cowboys 20 wins, Panthers 22 wins
Who won last time? Panthers by 32 points (02/09/23)
Cowboys form guide: WLWLL
Panthers form guide: WWWLW
Cowboys vs. Panthers betting odds
Per bookmaker TAB, the Panthers are the $1.32 favourite to win this match, while the Cowboys are the underdogs at $3.40.
How to watch or live stream Cowboys vs. Panthers
Saturday's game is set to be broadcast live on Fox League, with coverage due to begin at 7.25pm, following the conclusion of the Tigers and Broncos match.
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This match, and every match across the regular season, will be available for live streaming and replay on Kayo Sports.
Cowboys vs. Panthers kickoff time
Today's game between the Cowboys and the Panthers will kick off at 7:35pm AEST on April 27.
The game will be played at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville.
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| Kickoff time | 7.35pm | 9.35pm |
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