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Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos Tips - Broncos run wild in Sydney
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- Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos expert predictions for Thursday’s Round 1 NRL game
- Kick off is at 8:00 PM (AEDT) at Allianz Stadium
- Key player shifts and strategies position Broncos ahead, despite Roosters' past wins.
- Expect Jesse Arthars to shine and Broncos to dominate in territory and points.
Line, Team Total and ATS Predictions for Brisbane vs Sydney.
Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos, Round 1 2025 - Expert Prediction
The Brisbane Broncos will make an early statement and cover the line as the favourite against the Roosters in Sydney.
- Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos, Round 1 2025 - Expert Prediction
- Head to Head
- Sydney Roosters Form Analysis & Betting Trends
- Sydney Roosters Team News
- Sydney Roosters Team List
- Brisbane Broncos Form Analysis & Betting Trends
- Brisbane Broncos Team News
- Brisbane Broncos Team List
- Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos NRL 2025 Round 1 FAQ’s
Chooks fans’ offseason fears of their team struggling out of the blocks will be confirmed on Thursday night when their attack stutters and their defensive line is disjointed with the new combinations on both sides of the field between the halves and the centres are not completed formed.
The Broncos have a point to prove after their 2024 season was disrupted with injury and they went from being inches of a Premiership to missing the eight in just 12 months.
The addition of Ben Hunt to the group makes their halves combination as strong as it has been for a long while and their kicking game will see them win the territory battle, which will result in plenty of points as they attack an unfamiliar red zone defence of Easts.
Jesse Arthars is becoming one of the best finishes in the NRL and with plenty of attention on Cobbo’s wing, expect the flyer to cross for a try.
- Sydney have lost 5 of their last 7 Round One matches.
- Brisbane had an average winning margin of 16.1 points in 2024
- The Broncos averaged 26.5 points after their first 10 matches of the 2024 season.
- Jesse Arthars scored in 4 of the first 5 matches in 2024.
Head to Head
The Roosters won both matches by double digits in 2024 against the Broncos and have a clear advantage over their northern rivals.
Sydney have won 5 of the past 6 matches against Brisbane with their only loss coming at The Gabba in 2023.
Sydney Roosters Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
There has happened a lot over the offseason in Bondi and there has been no bigger challenge under Trent Robinson’s tenure in Sydney than getting the Roosters to the finals again for the 11th time in his 12 seasons at the club.
With new halves and centre pairing to start the year, the Roosters are expected to struggle to find their feet, however, that does not mean ruling them out in 2025. Robinson has seen plenty of big names come and go from the club and has made his reputation on ensuring Easts make the eight.
Mark Nawaqanitawase is one to watch for the Roosters with the rugby union convert showing great signs in his cameo for the Roosters in 2024. The former Wallaby scored a try in the only game he played last season, made 10 tackles with 100 percent efficiency and had 122 metres gained, without a linebreak, which proves that he is a worker at the back.
2024 Betting Trends
| ATS | Over/Under | 1-12 | 13+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14-13 | 15-12 | 6-7 | 11-3 |
Sydney Roosters Team News
Mark Nawaqanitawase and Robert Toia are the new centre pairing at East after the departure of Joey Manu and Joseph Suaalii.
Sandon Smith and Chad Towsend moved into the halves with Luke Kleary playing in England and Sam Walker injured for the first half of the season.
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves’ front row spot will be filled by Naufahu Whyte and Connor Watson will start at hooker.
Salesi Foketi will make his NRL debut.
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. Victor Radley
13. Nat Butcher
Interchange
14. Zach Dockar-Clay
15. Siua Wong
16. Blake Steep
17. Salesi Foketi
Reserves
18. Hugo Savala
19. Taylor Losalu
20. Ethan King
21. Fetalaiga Pauga
22. Makahesi Makatoa
Brisbane Broncos Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
Brisbane’s squad is fairly unchanged from 2024, but they will feel like an improved version of themselves if they can keep their players on the field in 2025. The addition of Ben Hunt in the halves and Michael Maguire in the coaches booth will boost their chances of returning to the finals this season after a disappointing campaign last year after being struck down with injury.
The Brisbane pack is arguably one of the best in the competition and if they stay fit they will open up the field for their backs and unlock the magician in Reece Walsh roaming around Adam Reynolds and Ben Hunt in the halves.
If trial form is to go by then the Broncos are in trouble with the winner of the Preseason Challenge failing to make the eight over the last few years.
2024 Betting Trends
| ATS | Over/Under | 1-12 | 13+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9-15 | 14-10 | 3-7 | 7-7 |
Brisbane Broncos Team News
Ben Hunt slots into the No. 6 at his new club with Ezra Mam suspended for the start of the season.
Gehamat Shibasaki will start in the centres with Kotoni Staggs injured for the first 6 weeks.
Patrick Carrigan will move into the front row this season with Kobe Hetherington starting at lock. Cory Paix and Jack Gosiewski have earned their spots in a highly competitive starting pack for Brisbane.
Brisbane Broncos Team List
1. Reece Walsh
2. Selwyn Cobbo
3. Deine Mariner
4. Gehamat Shibasaki
5. Jesse Arthars
6. Ben Hunt
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Patrick Carrigan
9. Cory Paix
10. Payne Haas
11. Jack Gosiewski
12. Jordan Riki
13. Kobe Hetherington
Interchange
14. Billy Walters
15. Corey Jensen
16. Xavier Willison
17. Brendan Piakura
Reserves
18. Tyson Smoothy
19. Delouise Hoeter
20. Martin Taupau
21. Benjamin Te Kura
22. Jaiyden Hunt
Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos NRL 2025 Round 1 FAQ’s
How to watch Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos NRL 2025 Round 1?
You can watch the Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos NRL 2025 Round 1 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 Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos NRL 2025 Round 1?
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Verdict
The Broncos will gallop away from the Chooks, whose new combinations will take time to warm up in both attack and defence.
Brisbane will cover and score over 24.5 points in the match with Jesse Arthars crossing for 4 points.
Brisbane will cover and score over 24.5 points in the match with Jesse Arthars crossing for 4 points.
Brisbane -7.5
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