Two teams in a similar situation here.

They both have five wins for the season, both coming off a bye last week and a loss at their most recent outings.

After winning three on the trot, including a victory over Melbourne and their opponents here (19 – 0), the momentum the Panthers had built has been slowed by two recent losses – a surprise loss to West Tigers and to Canberra away.

St. George have won one of their past four matches, that victory coming over Newcastle 14 – 8 with their most recent outing being a plain performance when, despite being firm favourites, losing to North Queensland.

Penrith will look forward to returning to home where they’ve won four of their five games this year and playing St. George who they’ve beaten three of the last four times.

In each of those wins, a total match score of 25 points or less has been produced and the last two games, a field goal kicked by Penrith.

Expecting another close encounter here with Penrith at home, getting the slight advantage.

Odds Comparison by NRL odds:

Penrith Panthers	1.65	1.70	1.57	1.70	1.65	1.68
St George Illawarra Dragons	2.25	2.15	2.45	2.15	2.25	2.25

Teams:

Penrith Panthers:
Matt Moylan, James Roberts, Brad Tighe, Dean Whare, David Simmons, Isaac John, Luke Walsh, Nigel Plum, Kevin Kingston, Tim Grant, Matt Robinson, Lewis Brown, Adam Docker.
Interchange: James Segeyaro, Mose Masoe, Cameron Ciraldo, Clint Newton

St George Illawarra Dragons:
Josh Dugan, Brett Morris, Nathan Green, Matt Prior, Jason Nightingale, Chase Stanley, Nathan Fien, Dan Hunt, Mitch Rein, Jack Stockwell, Tyson Frizell, Ben Creagh, Trent Merrin.
Interchange: Cameron King, Leeson Ah Mau, Jack de Belin, Michael Weyman