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Sydney Roosters vs Penrith Panthers NRL Tips - Panthers to snap five-game losing streak

Andrew Hendrie

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Last updated: Thu 17 Apr 2025 12:19

Andrew Hendrie 17 Apr 2025

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Sydney Roosters vs Penrith Panthers expert predictions for Saturday's NRL Round 7 game
Kick off is at 7.35pm AEST at Allianz Stadium
Panthers backed to snap five-game losing streak & restrict Roosters to Under 21.5 team points
Dylan Edwards has scored a try in four of his last five games vs Roosters
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Sydney Roosters vs Penrith Panthers NRL Tips

Sydney Roosters vs Penrith Panthers, NRL Round 7 2025 - Expert Prediction

I've been burned before, but it's time for the Panthers to step up and return to their defensive best, keeping the Roosters' suspect attack to minimal points as they snap a five-game losing streak at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night.

Sydney Roosters vs Penrith Panthers, NRL Round 7 2025 - Expert Prediction
Head To Head
Sydney Roosters Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
2025 Betting Trends
Sydney Roosters Team News
Sydney Roosters Team List
Penrith Panthers Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
2025 Betting Trends
Penrith Panthers Team News
Penrith Panthers Team List

Unrecognisable in 16th spot on the ladder, it's been a shocking start to the season for Penrith, who are in the midst of their worst run of form since 2019.

A dip in performance was always going to happen at some point with the amount of player turnover at the foot of the mountains, but I don't think anybody expected the Panthers to be equal-last on the ladder heading into Round 7.

However, it's time for the likes of Nathan Cleary, Dylan Edwards, Isaah Yeo, Mitch Kenny and Liam Martin to lead their side out of this slump - and what better way to do it than against a Roosters side that was the start of their downward spiral and five-match losing streak back in Round 2.

The Roosters have registered two mighty upsets this season over the Panthers and Broncos, but for the most part, their attack has been dismal and they've been restricted to 14 points or less in four of their six matches for the season. Penrith should be able to take advantage and cover a small -2.5 line in the process, while I'm expecting a big game from Dylan Edwards against his NSW Origin rival James Tedesco, with the Panthers fullback scoring a try in four of his last five appearances against the Chooks.

Roosters haven't beaten Panthers twice in a season since 2015
Roosters have lost four of their six games this season
Roosters have been held to 14 points or less in four of six games this season
Panthers have won two from two at the new Allianz Stadium
Dylan Edwards has scored a try in four of his last five games vs Roosters

Head To Head

As mentioned, the Roosters recorded one of the biggest upsets in NRL history when they stunned the Panthers 38-32 back in Round 2 as massive $12.50 outsiders. Penrith had won the previous nine meetings.

Sydney Roosters Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
2-3	2-3	1-4

It's been a wild season for the Roosters - they've been poor for the most part, but also come away with two of the biggest upsets of the year so far.

After starting the season with a crushing 50-14 loss to the Broncos, the Roosters delivered an immediate response by edging out a fast-finishing Penrith outfit 38-32 as huge underdogs.

However, Trent Robinson's side couldn't build on that win, scoring just 32 points across three defeats against the Warriors, Titans and Rabbitohs.

But again, just when we were beginning to put a line through them this season, the Roosters bounced back with a brilliant 26-16 win on the road over Brisbane last week.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-12	13+
2-4	2-4	2-2	0-2

Sydney Roosters Team News

Mark Nawaqanitawase returns from a calf injury and slots back into the centres after two-try hero from last week Billy Smith copped a one-game ban.

Sydney Roosters Team List

1. James Tedesco

2. Daniel Tupou

3. Mark Nawaqanitawase

4. Robert Toia

5. Dominic Young

6. Sandon Smith

7. Hugo Savala

8. Nat Butcher

9. Connor Watson

10. Naufahu Whyte

11. Angus Crichton

12. Siua Wong

13. Victor Radley

Interchange

14. Zach Dockar-Clay

15. Salesi Foketi

16. Blake Steep

17. Spencer Leniu

Reserves

18. Ethan King

19. Makahesi Makatoa

20. Chad Townsend

21. Tom Rodwell

22. Taylor Losalu

Penrith Panthers Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
0-5	1-4	2-3

It's still barely believable to see the Panthers languishing in 16th position on the ladder, sitting only above the embattled Eels on points differential.

Penrith actually launched the season in solid fashion, taking care of the Sharks in Vegas as they began their pursuit of a fifth straight premiership.

Instead, they've gone on a five-match losing streak - their longest since 2019. One of the best defences the NRL has been shattered, with the Panthers leaking 28+ points in four of those five defeats - including a last-start 30-12 loss to the Dolphins.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-12	13+
2-4	3-3	1-4	0-1

Penrith Panthers Team News

Mitch Kenny returns from a shoulder injury at hooker, while Casey McLean and Luke Garner start in the centres, with Izack Tago dropping to the bench and Thomas Jenkins moving to the wing.

Penrith Panthers Team List

1. Dylan Edwards

2. Paul Alamoti

3. Luke Garner

4. Casey McLean

5. Thomas Jenkins

6. Blaize Talagi

7. Nathan Cleary

8. Moses Leota

9. Mitch Kenny

10. Lindsay Smith

11. Scott Sorensen

12. Liam Martin

13. Isaah Yeo

Interchange

14. Brad Schneider

15. Isaiah Papali’i

16. Liam Henry

17. Izack Tago

Reserves

18. Daine Laurie

19. Luron Patea

20. Mavrik Geyer

21. Luke Sommerton

22. Jack Cole

Verdict

Sydney Roosters v Penrith Panthers

It's time for the Panthers to bounce back and I'm tipping them to keep the Roosters Under 21.5 team points and cover a small -2.5 line in victory.

Look for Dylan Edwards to have another big game against opposite number James Tedesco.

Panthers -2.5

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