YOU get the feeling Hull KR have been counting down the days to this game ever since the final hooter sounded to mark the end of their 34-29 defeat to Widnes last Sunday.
To lose a seven-point lead in the final seven minutes was far from great.
In all honesty, no-one knows what to expect from Salford, who have failed to pull up any trees this season after investing heavily in their squad.
It just goes to show the old adage 'you can't buy success' does sometimes ring true.
As Rovers fans will know, they have taken out-of-form full-back Greg Eden on loan, and he must be experiencing déjà vu after losing two Challenge Cup ties this season.
After playing for Rovers in their 28-24 fourth round defeat to Warrington, he played for Salford in their fifth round defeat to Widnes.
On Easter Monday, he scored a try in the 37-24 defeat at Catalan Dragons but was sent out because his chances appear to be limited for the rest of this season.
Having lost his place to Ben Cockayne, who will make his 150th appearance for Rovers tonight, he failed to seize his chance in France by persisting with his risky one-arm carry.
Whilst the threat of Eden won't be present, Gareth Hock and co are more than capable of winning any game they put their mind to.
Quite simply, Rovers cannot afford to lose or draw this game. Do so and they will drop to 11th.
So, forget about next week's derby at the Etihad, Salford need to be beaten first. Otherwise it could be a long drive home for KR's fans.
