Match Analysis: St George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-07-12
- Time: 7:30 AM UTC
- Location: Not explicitly provided, likely St George Illawarra home ground
Game Overview
The match is a key NRL clash between St George Illawarra Dragons and Sydney Roosters, two fierce rivals. The Roosters have dominated this fixture recently, winning 12 of the last 14 encounters, including the last four straight matches. The Roosters come off a shock loss and are motivated to assert dominance, while the Dragons are fighting to keep their season alive amid inconsistency.
Key Factors to Consider
- Sydney Roosters have shown strong form and resilience, buoyed by the return of key playmaker Sam Walker. The Dragons have struggled with consistency and are relying on veterans like Damien Cook to lead defensively. Recent matches saw the Roosters thrash the Dragons 46-18 in Round 8, underlining their superiority.
- Sydney Roosters have a significant edge in head-to-head matchups, winning 12 out of the last 14 games against the Dragons, including four consecutive wins.
- Dragons have some players returning from injury including Luciano Leilua and Hamish Stewart, but have dropped Viliami Fifita and Loko Pasifiki Tonga. Roosters have Nat Butcher out but are boosted by the return of Sam Walker and additions like Billy Smith and Angus Crichton.
- The match is being played in a high-pressure environment for both teams. The Roosters are eager to recover from their upset loss and solidify finals credentials. Broadcast access is broad, with coverage in major rugby league markets, increasing exposure and pressure.
- Roosters are highly motivated to rebound from a recent upset and maintain their dominance in this rivalry. Dragons are motivated by the need to stay in finals contention, but their inconsistency could be a limiting factor.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | St George Illawarra Dragons: 161, Sydney Roosters: -182, Draw: 2000 | Sydney Roosters | High |
Spread | Dragons +5.5: -110, Roosters -5.5: -120 | Sydney Roosters -5.5 | High |
Over/under | Over 47.5: -117, Under 47.5: -109 | Over 47.5 | Moderate |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Sydney Roosters 0% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Over 47.5 -2% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Sydney Roosters at 0% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0.5% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Sydney Roosters to win straight up, continuing their strong recent dominance over the Dragons.
Predicted Score: Sydney Roosters 28 – St George Illawarra Dragons 18