Allianz Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 18 NRL game between Sydney Roosters and St. George Illawarra Dragons. The game kicks off at 2:00 pm with Sydney Roosters heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Sydney Roosters vs. St. George Illawarra Dragons game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday July 7, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Where: Allianz Stadium
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Sydney Roosters vs St. George Illawarra Dragons Odds
Sydney Roosters vs St. George Illawarra Dragons Preview
St George Illawarra seeks consistency against a surging Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium. The Roosters come off three consecutive wins by double-digit margins, with strong performances against the Bulldogs (26-8) and Tigers (40-6), showcasing potent attack and solid defense. Michael Jennings steps in for the injured Joey Manu.
The Dragons, buoyed by three wins in their last four games, rebounded from a loss to Manly with a commanding 26-6 victory over the Dolphins. Zac Lomax returns after a rest week. Historically, the Roosters have dominated, winning 10 of their last 12 matchups, including a memorable 60-18 win on Anzac Day.
Despite being underdogs at $4.40, the Dragons have shown they can upset top teams.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Sydney Roosters to win at $1.22 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Daniel Tupou at $8.75.
Sydney Roosters vs St. George Illawarra Dragons Teams
Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Michael Jennings 4. Sitili Tupouniua 5. Dominic Young 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Victor Radley 13. Connor Watson 14. Naufahu Whyte 15. Terrell May 16. Nat Butcher 17. Spencer Leniu 18. Ethan King 19. Siua Wong 20. Sandon Smith 21. Blake Steep 22. Salesi Foketi
Dragons team: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Zac Lomax 3. Moses Suli 4. Max Feagai 5. Christian Tuipulotu 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Jack de Belin 11. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Tom Eisenhuth 14. Blake Lawrie 15. Ben Murdoch-Masila 16. Toby Couchman 17. Luciano Leilua 18. Michael Molo 19. Fa’amanu Brown 20. Ryan Couchman 21. Savelio Tamale 22. Jack Bird