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Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos Tips - Broncos run wild in Sydney

Jeremy Darke

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Last updated: Tue 04 Mar 2025 15:23

Jeremy Darke 04 Mar 2025

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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?

To buy tickets to the Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos NRL 2025 Round 1 game check the NRL website or the official Sydney Roosters site.

Verdict

Sydney Roosters v Brisbane Broncos

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 -7.5

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