Both sides' will hope to see attacking fluency across their forward lines.
A Tailteann Cup shootout is what one former Laois footballer is predicting for this weekend's midlands derby.
Gareth Dillon expects the forward lines of both sides to cause headaches for the opposing defenders.
Laois have scored five goals in their last three games which came against Wexford, Dublin, and last time out, Cavan.
Dillon says there's one forward in particular that will give Offaly pause for thought:
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