Allianz Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 8 NRL game between Sydney Roosters and St. George Illawarra Dragons. The game kicks off at 12:00 am 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: Friday April 25, 2025 at 12:00 am
Where: Allianz Stadium
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Sydney Roosters vs St. George Illawarra Dragons Odds
Sydney Roosters vs St. George Illawarra Dragons Preview
The annual Anzac Day showdown arrives at a crucial juncture for both the Sydney Roosters and St George Illawarra Dragons. The Roosters, sitting at 2-5, are desperate to rebound from a heavy defeat to Penrith, and they’ll be buoyed by the return of Billy Smith from suspension to add some punch to their attack. On the other hand, the Dragons have started to build momentum, claiming two wins from their last three outings—including a gritty triumph over Manly. Clint Gutherson continues to impress, while Tyrell Sloan is in fine try-scoring form. While the Roosters have historically had the upper hand in this fixture—winning 11 of the past 13 meetings and four of the last five on Anzac Day—the current form suggests this year’s clash could be much tighter than the record books might suggest.
Sydney Roosters vs St. George Illawarra Dragons Tip
We're tipping Sydney Roosters to win at $1.82 odds.
Sydney Roosters vs St. George Illawarra Dragons Teams
Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Billy Smith 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Sandon Smith 7. Hugo Savala 8. Spencer Leniu 9. Connor Watson 10. Naufahu Whyte 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 13. Victor Radley 14. Zach Dockar-Clay 15. Salesi Foketi 16. Blake Steep 17. Egan Butcher 18. Ethan King 19. Taylor Losalu 20. Chad Townsend 21. Dominic Young 22. Makahesi Makatoa
Dragons team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Tyrell Sloan 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Sione Finau 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Toby Couchman 9. Damien Cook 10. David Klemmer 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Jack de Belin 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Blake Lawrie 16. Emre Guler 17. Dylan Egan 18. Lyhkan King-Togia 19. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga 20. Finau Latu 21. Corey Allan 22. Raymond Faitala-Mariner
