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Sydney Roosters vs Wests Tigers NRL Tips - Shambolic Tigers set for seventh straight defeat
The Sydney Roosters are expected to continue their dominance over the Wests Tigers in this NRL Round 18 clash at Allianz Stadium. Despite the Roosters missing five Origin stars, they remain well-positioned against a struggling Tigers team on a six-match losing streak. Historical head-to-head stats further favor the Roosters who have won 18 of the last 19 meetings. Betting trends suggest a Roosters win at half-time and full-time, covering a -5.5 line with under 50.5 total points expected.
- Sydney Roosters vs Wests Tigers expert predictions for Sunday's NRL Round 18 game
- Kick off is at 2.00pm AEST at Allianz Stadium
- Tigers to be condemned to seventh straight loss
- Roosters have been winning at half-time in six of their last seven games
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Sydney Roosters vs Wests Tigers NRL Tips
Sydney Roosters vs Wests Tigers, NRL Round 18 - Expert Prediction
The Roosters are set to continue their dominance over the embattled Tigers, despite missing their Origin stars for Sunday's showdown at Allianz Stadium.
Roosters vs. Tigers Rd18 Cheat Sheet
- Sydney Roosters vs Wests Tigers, NRL Round 18 - Expert Prediction
- Head To Head
- Sydney Roosters Form Analysis & Betting Trends
- Recent Form
- 2025 Betting Trends
- Sydney Roosters Team News
- Sydney Roosters Team List
- Wests Tigers Form Analysis & Betting Trends
- Recent Form
- 2025 Betting Trends
- Wests Tigers Team News
- Wests Tigers Team List
It's one of the most one-sided H2Hs in recent times, with the Roosters winning 18 of their last 19 meetings with the Tigers dating back to 2011. With the Tigers on a six-match losing streak and without Jarome Luai (Origin) and Api Koroisau (concussion), along with promising hooker Tallyn De Silva following Lachlan Galvin out of the door, it's tough to see the joint-venture outfit preventing another defeat here.
A season that started with so much promise has swiftly turned into a nightmare, with the Tigers now battling to avoid a fourth consecutive wooden spoon. The Tigers' first half performance against an out-of-sorts Manly side last week was deadset some of the worst footy I've ever witnessed in my 36 years on this earth - no exaggeration. The shift of Adam Doueihi to five-eighth at least saw the Tigers score some points in the second half, but it won't be enough against the Roosters, even if the Chooks are without their five Origin stars.
I'm backing the Roosters in the Half-Time/Full-Time market ($1.65 odds at PlayUp compared to $1.44 at most other bookies), while the Tigers' inept attack should keep this clash Under 50.5 total points in a mini-SGM with the Chooks winning by a converted try. Despite a shift to the centres, Mark Nawaqanitawase can extend his superb try-scoring run.
- Roosters have won five of their last seven games
- Roosters have been leading at half-time in six of their last seven games
- Tigers are on a six-game losing streak
- Tigers have seen Under 50.5 points in four of their last five games
- Roosters have seen Under 50.5 points in four of their last five games
- Tigers have only beaten the Roosters once since 2011
- Under 50.5 points has landed in three of the last four meetings
- Mark Nawaqanitawase has scored nine tries in his last seven games
Head To Head
As mentioned, the Roosters have absolutely dominated the Tigers for the better part of the last 15 years, winning 18 of the last 19 encounters - including a most-recent 40-6 thumping in Round 17 last year, with Daniel Tupou scoring a second-half double.
Sydney Roosters Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
| Last 5 W/L | Last 5 ATS | Last 5 O/U |
|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 3-2 | 3-2 |
After a tough start to the season, the Roosters have steadied, with Trent Robinson doing a great job of guiding his side up to sixth on the ladder.
The Roosters head into this contest having won five of their last seven games and they proved they can win without their Origin stars with a brilliant 42-16 victory over the Sharks back in Round 12.
Attack has become a strength for the Chooks - they also dropped 42 points on the Cowboys in their most-recent game before last week's bye, with Mark Nawaqanitawase and Billy Smith scoring doubles.
2025 Betting Trends
| ATS | Over/Under | 1-12 | 13+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-7 | 8-6 | 4-4 | 3-3 |
Sydney Roosters Team News
Angus Crichton, Connor Watson, Lindsay Collins, Robert Toia and Spencer Leniu are all unavailable on Origin duty.
Makahesi Makatoa, Benaiah Ioelu and Blake Steep join the starting side, while Egan Butcher returns from concussion to replace Siua Wong, who is out with a knee injury.
Tom Rodwell (wing) and Max McCathie also earn NRL debuts, with the latter joining the bench alongside Zach Dockar-Clay, Taylor Losaulu and De La Salle Va'a.
Sydney Roosters Team List
1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Billy Smith
4. Mark Nawaqanitawase
5. Tom Rodwell
6. Sandon Smith
7. Hugo Savala
8. Naufahu Whyte
9. Benaiah Ioelu
10. Makahesi Makatoa
11. Egan Butcher
12. Salesi Foketi
13. Blake Steep
Interchange
14. Zach Dockar-Clay
15. Max McCathie
16. Taylor Losalu
17. Delasalle Vaa
Reserves
18. Ethan King
19. Ethan Roberts
20. Chad Townsend
21. Ben Johnson
22. Tyler Moriarty
Wests Tigers Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
| Last 5 W/L | Last 5 ATS | Last 5 O/U |
|---|---|---|
| 0-5 | 3-2 | 1-4 |
It's turned into a disastrous year for the Tigers, who are now closer to the wooden spoon than the top eight after a run of six defeats on the bounce.
You can't criticise the Tigers' effort - apart from that 64-0 loss to the Storm in Round 10, they haven't been blown out, but they simply don't have any spark in attack, especially without Luai.
The late absence of Luai was a huge blow for the Tigers against Manly last week and contributed to one of the worst 1st half performances I've ever seen. Things keep going from bad to worse at Tiger Town, with Tallyn De Silva leaving mid-week to join the Eels.
2025 Betting Trends
| ATS | Over/Under | 1-12 | 13+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9-6 | 7-8 | 3-6 | 2-4 |
Wests Tigers Team News
Jarome Luai (Origin) and Api Koroisau (concussion) are out, along with Heath Mason, who was suspended for his push on the referee last week.
Sunia Turuva moves to fullback, Charlie Staines comes in on the wing and Adam Doueihi shifts to five-eighth.
Tristan Hope starts at hooker in just his second NRL game, while Charlie Murray is the new face on the bench. Alex Twal is the captain.
Wests Tigers Team List
1. Sunia Turuva
2. Charlie Staines
3. Luke Laulilii
4. Starford To’a
5. Jeral Skelton
6. Adam Doueihi
7. Latu Fainu
8. Terrell May
9. Tristan Hope
10. Fonua Pole
11. Samuela Fainu
12. Jack Bird
13. Alex Twal
Interchange
14. Charlie Murray
15. Alex Seyfarth
16. Sione Fainu
17. Tony Sukkar
Reserves
18. Kit Laulilii
19. Brent Naden
20. Royce Hunt
21. Solomona Faataape
22. Izaac Tu’itupou
Verdict
The Tigers are in shambles and won't even be able to take advantage of a Roosters side missing five players to Origin.
Back the Chooks to win at HT-FT & cover a -5.5 line with Under 50.5 points, while Mark Nawaqanitawase can make it 10 tries from his last eight games.
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