For all their struggles in 2024 the Warriors still find themselves just three points outside the top eight with five games left to play before a bye in the final round.
A knee injury to back-rower Jackson Ford in the win over Wests Tigers only added to a bulging injury toll but there's still plenty of pride and passion inside the Warriors' camp as they look to finish the season strongly.
A win over the struggling Eels is a must for Andrew Webster's side given they face tough away games against the Dolphins and Sea Eagles in the ensuing fortnight.
Star playmaker Shaun Johnson is a chance to return from an Achilles injury which would be massive boost to the Warriors while Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (calf) is also nearing a comeback.
The Eels have not lost six on the trot as they deal with an injury crisis interim coach Trent Barrett says he has never seen the likes of in all his years in the game.
The blue and golds dug deep at home last Friday to only trail by six at half-time against the Storm but two tries in 12 minutes to a rampant Will Warbrick and Tyran Wishart snuffed out their resistance.
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Stat Attack
- The Warriors have won three of their past four games at Go Media Stadium.
- The Eels have won four of their past five games against the Warriors.
- Warriors winger Edward Kosi has scored seven tries in eight games at Go Media Stadium.
- The Eels play their first game in New Zealand since 2017.
- Warriors fullback Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has scored eight tries in 11 games against the Eels.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.