Johnny Kelly's side are yet to win a competitive game this season.
Offaly head in to this weekend's Joe McDonagh Cup second round knowing defeat will spell the end of their championship ambitions this year.
Johnny Kelly's side were reeled in from an eight point lead against Laois last week to leave them up against it for the remainder of the campaign.
Westmeath's position is even more perilous after they lost to Kerry in Mullingar.
Midlands 103 commentator Joe Troy says Offaly should start as narrow favourites despite last week's collapse:
Kelly's named starting 15 is as follows:
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— Official Offaly GAA (@Offaly_GAA) April 26, 2024
Johnny Kelly has named his team that will play Westmeath in Glenisk O'Connor Park tomorrow in the second round of the 2024 Joe McDonagh Cup.@Offaly_GAA
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Throw in is set for 3pm in Tullamore.
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