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Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters Tips - Eleven straight Penrith victories over Sydney

Jeremy Darke

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Last updated: Wed 12 Mar 2025 12:57

Jeremy Darke 12 Mar 2025

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Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters expert predictions for Friday’s Round 2 NRL game
Kick off is at 8:05 PM (AEDT) at CommBank Stadium
Paul Alamoti expected to excel against Roosters' weak right-side defence.
Penrith have won 10 consecutive games against Sydney.

Friday Night Footy Predictions.

Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters, Round 2 2025 - Expert Prediction

Sydney’s misery will continue when they go down by 21+ points against the 4-time Premiers the Panthers, failing to make any real impact on the scoreboard.

Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters, Round 2 2025 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head
Penrith Panthers Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Penrith Panthers Team News
Penrith Panthers Team List
Sydney Roosters Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Sydney Roosters Team News
Sydney Roosters Team List
Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters NRL 2025 Round 2 FAQ’s

Sydney were blown out of the park with Brisbane putting a half century on them in Round 1, struggling all over the park, with their forwards unable to match the Broncos which opened up a world of space on the edges.

They now face the Panthers, who they have not beaten in 5 seasons and have been defeated heavily over those years. Penrith had a strong start to their 4th title defence beating contender Cronulla in Vegas.

This game only goes in one direction and that is a hefty defeat for the Roosters, who will not be able to crack the Penrith defence, who will hold them under 14.5 points. Paul Alamoti will reap the benefits of a sluggish right side defence of the Roosters and will cross the line, just as he did on the glitter strip

Penrith have beaten Sydney by 20 points or more in 3 of their last 4 meetings.
Roosters have failed to cover the line in 5 of their last 6 matches.
The Roosters have scored 14 points or less in 6 of their last 8 games against Penrith.
Roosters conceded 44% of their tries last week down their right edge.

Head to Head

Penrith have won their last 10 matches against Sydney, with their last loss being back in the 2019 season.

The Panthers destroyed the Roosters in week 1 of the 2024 NRL Finals, scoring 4 tries in the first 22 minutes, running away with the match 30-10.

Penrith Panthers Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
1-0	1-0	1-0

The Panthers battled hard for their Round 1 victory over top-contenders Cronulla, beating the Sharks 28-22 with a Daine Laurie try in the 76th-minute sealing it for the Premiers.

Penrith dominated the territory in the first half and amassed a 24-10 lead 13 minutes into the second half, doing what they do best and protecting a double-digit advantage, although this time only just.

Without his partner in crime Jarome Luai, Nathan Cleary was in full control of the Panthers team, finishing with 1 linebreak assist, 1 try assist and kicking 633 of the Panther’s 666 kick metres in the match.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-12	13+
1-0	1-0	1-0	0-0

Penrith Panthers Team News

Brian To’o’s hamstring is good to go and he will take his place on the wing, moving Paul Alamoti into the centres and Luke Gardner dropping out of the 17.

Still no sign of young gun Blaize Talagi with Jack Cole keeping his spot in the No. 6 jersey.

Penrith Panthers Team List

1. Dylan Edwards

2. Casey McLean

3. Izack Tago

4. Paul Alamoti

5. Brian To'o

6. Jack Cole

7. Nathan Cleary

8. Moses Leota

9. Mitch Kenny

10. Lindsay Smith

11. Scott Sorensen

12. Liam Martin

13. Isaah Yeo

Interchange

14. Daine Laurie

15. Isaiah Papali'i

16. Matthew Eisenhuth

17. Luke Garner

Reserves

18. Brad Schneider

19. Luron Patea

20. Liam Henry

21. Luke Sommerton

22. Tom Jenkins

Sydney Roosters Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
0-1	0-1	1-0

The Roosters did it tough in Round 1, going down dramatically 50-14 against the Brisbane Broncos at Allianz Stadium.

If it wasn’t for captain James Tedesco, it would've been a lot more but the Roosters team captain constantly made plays to diffuse the electric attack of the Broncos.

With new halves and new centres, along with changes in the engine room and on top of that, losing Victor Radley in the first half, made an opening round victory impossible for Easts.

With Sandon Smith and Chad Townsend in the halves, the Roosters lacked direction and creativity and barely got a chance with their forwards getting pummeled through the middle of the park which opened them up to concede 10 linebreaks in the match.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-12	13+
0-1	1-0	0-0	0-1

Sydney Roosters Team News

Salesi Foketi, who debuted off the bench last week, will start at lock with Victor Radley being ruled out with concussion. Siua Wong will move into the back row.

Makahesi Makatoa comes onto the bench to fill Foketi’s spot, while Billy Smith has been named in the reserves.

Sydney Roosters Team List

1. James Tedesco

2. Daniel Tupou

3. Mark Nawaqanitawase

4. Robert Toia

5. Dom Young

6. Sandon Smith

7. Chad Townsend

8. Lindsay Collins

9. Connor Watson

10. Naufahu Whyte

11. Angus Crichton

12. Siua Wong

13. Salesi Foketi

Interchange

14. Zach Dockar-Clay

15. Makahesi Makatoa

16. Blake Steep

17. Taylor Losalu

Reserves

18. Hugo Savala

19. Ethan Roberts

20. Ethan King

21. Max McCathie

22. Billy Smith

Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters NRL 2025 Round 2 FAQ’s

How to watch Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters NRL 2025 Round 2?

You can watch the Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters NRL 2025 Round 2 game via Fox Sports or Kayo Sports. If you are watching from outside of Australia the WatchNRL app is the perfect solution.

How to buy tickets to Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters NRL 2025 Round 2?

To buy tickets to the Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters NRL 2025 Round 2 game check the NRL website or the official Penrith Panthers site.

Verdict

Penrith Panthers v Sydney Roosters

The Roosters will score 14 points or less as Penrith cover the 20.5 points as the favourite with Paul Alamoti snagging another try.

Penrith -20.5

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