<p>Sunday afternoon takes a trip down to Leichhardt Oval, where the revitalised Wests Tigers host the Cowboys in what shapes up as one of the most evenly balanced fixtures of the weekend.&nbsp;</p> <p>With both sides playing meaningful footy late in the season, this promises to be a tight, high-stakes battle.</p> <p>Four-time premiership winner Jarome Luai is also playing his 150th career game, a huge milestone for the playmaker, so the Tigers have got another reason to want to win this game.</p> <p>Here’s how the Tigers and Cowboys line up for this clash, as well as some betting tips for the H2H, first try scorer, and over/under markets. This is our Tigers vs Cowboys prediction.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Tigers vs Cowboys Team Lists</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Wests Tigers Team List</h3> <p>1. Jahream Bula</p> <p>2. Sunia Turuva</p> <p>3. Taylan May</p> <p>4. Starford To'a&nbsp;</p> <p>5. Jeral Skelton&nbsp;</p> <p>6. Jarome Luai</p> <p>7. Adam Doueihi</p> <p>8. Terrell May</p> <p>9. Api Koroisau</p> <p>10. Fonua Pole&nbsp;</p> <p>11. Samuela Fainu</p> <p>12. Sione Fainu&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>13. Alex Twal</p> <p>14. Latu Fainu&nbsp;</p> <p>15. Royce Hunt&nbsp;</p> <p>16. Charlie Murray</p> <p>17. Tony Sukkar</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>North Queensland Cowboys Team List</h3> <p>1. Scott Drinkwater&nbsp;</p> <p>2. Semi Valemei&nbsp;</p> <p>3. Jaxon Purdue</p> <p>4. Viliami Vailea</p> <p>5. Braidon Burns&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>6. Jake Clifford&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>7. Tom Dearden&nbsp;</p> <p>8. Jordan McLean</p> <p>9. Reece Robson&nbsp;</p> <p>10. Jason Taumalolo</p> <p>11. John Bateman</p> <p>12. Jeremiah Nanai&nbsp;</p> <p>13. Reuben Cotter&nbsp;</p> <p>14. Karl Lawton</p> <p>15. Harrison Edwards&nbsp;</p> <p>16. Zac Laybutt&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>17. Thomas Mikaele</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Tigers vs Cowboys Prediction and Betting Tips</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Head-to-Head Prediction</h3> <p>Despite season struggles this year, the Cowboys have been able to compete against teams on a similar level.&nbsp;</p> <p>While there is expectation for this game to have a lot of back and forth, the Tigers recent form is too good to go past.</p> <p>The Tigers have won three out of their last five games, including the upset against the Bulldogs and putting on a masterclass against the Cowboys after being down 12-0 to start the game.</p> <p>The favourite has won each of North Queensland’s last 12 matches, and the Tigers are favourites in what is a must win for both sides for their top eight aspirations.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Betting tip</strong>: <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-league/nrl/wests-tigers-v-nth-queensland-cowboys-9508081">Wests Tigers</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>First Try Scorer Prediction</h3> <p>The Cowboys when they play at their best love to establish field position early.</p> <p>While the Tigers showed against the Sea Eagles they can defend at a high level, their edge defence can be exposed, especially around their left side second row structure.&nbsp;</p> <p>Jeremiah Nanai’s dynamic ability and physicality, especially in close range of the try line makes him a threat with and without the ball.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip</strong>: <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-league/nrl/wests-tigers-v-nth-queensland-cowboys-9508081">Jeremiah Nanai</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Over/Under Prediction</h3> <p>The Cowboys in the last month have been involved in high scoring contests, which has shown both signs of a good attacking attack and their awful defence depending on game to game basis.&nbsp;</p> <p>In the games the Cowboys have been involved in have gone over the total match points line in four out of their last five.&nbsp;</p> <p>For the Tigers, they have shown they can put on points while improving their defence, scoring 20 points or more in three out of their last five games.&nbsp;</p> <p>This matchup has historically been high scoring, with each of the last seven matches between these two sides going over the total match points line.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Betting tip</strong>: <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-league/nrl/wests-tigers-v-nth-queensland-cowboys-9508081">Over total match points</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Tigers vs Cowboys Match Details</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Date</strong>: Sunday August 24</p> <p><strong>Kick-off</strong>: 4:05pm AEST</p> <p><strong>Location</strong>: Leichhardt Oval, Sydney</p>