There is fascinating action in the NRL on Friday, as the Penrith Panthers will be looking to chip away at the Broncos lead at the top of the rugby standings. They will have the home advantage this weekend as they look for a sixth win in ten games.
However, the Sydney Roosters will be looking to enhance their chances of a playoff finish with a victory that could see them end the round in the top six. You can find the latest rugby odds, and our Panthers vs Roosters betting prediction below.
Penrith Panthers vs. Sydney Roosters Information
Penrith Panthers vs. Sydney Roosters
Location of the Game: BlueBet Stadium, Sydney, Australia
Date and Time: Friday, May 12, 2023. 6:00 AM ET
How to Watch: NRL Player
Penrith Panthers vs. Sydney Roosters Recent Scores
Before making a Panthers vs Roosters betting prediction, it is worth examining the head-to-head record. This will be the 45th time that the NRL sides have clashed, with the Panthers holding a 24-20 overall advantage.
They also come into this showdown with a fine recent record against their rivals, as they have landed victories in each of the previous two. The most recent of those was a 26-18 success achieved at BlueBet Stadium in July 2022.
Penrith Panthers vs. Sydney Roosters Betting Analysis
Penrith Panthers Facts To Know
The Penrith Panthers come into this showdown on Friday as one of the standout teams over the early months. They have emerged among the leading rugby league predictions to win the premier this term, as they already sit third, having played a game less than the top two.
However, the Panthers will need to ensure that they are harder to beat as the season progresses, as they have already lost four in their opening ten games.
But, they showed their character last weekend, as they bounced back from a two-game losing run with a strong showing against the Warriors in the Magic Round.
They eventually battled to an 18-6 win, which was their third success in their last five outings. The Panthers are incredibly efficient with their tackling, as they have an 89.7% efficiency rate this season.
Sydney Roosters Facts To Know
It is always difficult to write off the chances of the Sydney Roosters, as they are a team that knows exactly what it takes to achieve a playoff finish. They come into this showdown sitting eighth in the overall standings, having won five of their opening nine matches. However, they currently boast the worst points difference of any side in the top eight positions.
The Roosters come into this game on the road after suffering a defeat last weekend against the Cowboys. That 20-7 loss was their third defeat in their previous five games and ended a two-match winning sequence after victories over the Warriors and Dragons.
They will need to be much stronger defensively this weekend, as they have already allowed 174 points this term.
Updates
The Panthers will be without Izack Tago this weekend, while Liam Martin and Matt Eisenhuth remain longer-term absentees. Connor Watson remains out indefinitely for the Roosters, while Daniel Tupou and Paul Momirovski will be unavailable for selection this weekend.
Penrith Panthers vs. Sydney Roosters Betting Preview
- Penrith Panthers: -223
- Penrith Panthers (-5.5): -122
- Total Points: Over 38.5 (+100) Under 38.5 (-122)
- Sydney Roosters: +175
- Sydney Roosters (+5.5): +100
Penrith Panthers vs. Sydney Roosters Betting Prediction
The Panthers vs Roosters betting odds almost tell the story of how these two sides have been performing in recent weeks. It looks very challenging to overlook the recent form boasted by the Panthers, and they looked back on track following their win last weekend. Therefore, the best angle looks like a wager on the Panthers to cover the spread.
Pick: Penrith Panthers (-5.5) -122
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