Losses in eight of their past nine matches have left the Eels in a dogfight to avoid their first wooden spoon since 2018 while last year's grand finalists Brisbane have also endured a trying season.
Entering 2024 with huge expectations on the back of their epic run to the grand final, the Broncos lost to the Ropsters, Panthers and Storm inside the first five rounds and have struggled for consistency all season.
With big guns Reece Walsh, Payne Haas and Ezra Mam all suffering injuries in recent weeks, the task of restoring some pride in the final rounds has become a whole lot tougher for Kevin Walters' men.
In front of their home fans at Suncorp Stadium they will be expected to get the job done against an Eels side missing star halfback Mitch Moses and forward leader Junior Paulo with long-term injuries.
Inspirational skipper Clint Gutherson will again look to lift his troops as they chase a sixth win of the season to keep last-placed Wests Tigers at bay.
Match: Broncos v Eels
Round 25 -
home Team
Broncos
10th Position
away Team
Eels
16th Position
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Stat Attack
- The Broncos have won four of their past five games against the Eels.
- Eels winger Blaize Talagi has scored 11 tries in his past 12 games.
- Broncos winger Deine Mariner has scored four tries in two games against the Eels.
- The Eels have lost nine from 10 away from home this season.
- Broncos centre Kotoni Staggs has scored five tries in his past five games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.