- Minor premier Penrith begins its finals campaign against a refreshed Roosters team welcoming back a host of frontline players.
When: Sunday September 13, 2026 at 4:05 pm
Where: CommBank Stadium
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Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters Odds
Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters Preview
Minor premier Penrith hosts the Roosters at CommBank Stadium after claiming top spot on points differential with a 38-10 win over the Tigers. Casey McLean’s hat-trick highlighted the Panthers’ attacking sharpness, while Isaah Yeo now returns to the starting side and Scott Sorensen is back from a calf issue. Sydney has lost three consecutive matches since its 12-6 win over Penrith in Round 24, although last week’s heavy defeat to South Sydney came with many frontline players rested. James Tedesco, Daly Cherry-Evans, Reece Robson and Lindsay Collins are among the returning starters, Victor Radley is back from concussion, and Angus Crichton has been named on the bench after a lengthy foot injury. Penrith won the other meeting 40-4 and has won its past 10 home finals. The Roosters’ restored side raises the challenge, but Penrith’s continuity and finals control remain compelling.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Penrith Panthers to win at $1.33 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Brian To'o at $8.25.
Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters Teams
Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Luke Garner 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To’o 6. Jack Cole 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Freddy Lussick 15. Scott Sorensen 16. Liam Henry 17. Billy Phillips 18. Blaize Talagi 19. Billy Scott 20. Luron Patea 21. Kalani Leuluai-going 22. Jesse McLean
Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Billy Smith 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Hugo Savala 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Reece Robson 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Salesi Foketi 12. Siua Wong 13. Victor Radley 14. Connor Watson 15. Spencer Leniu 16. Nat Butcher 17. Angus Crichton 18. Cody Ramsey 19. Tommy Talau 20. Egan Butcher 21. Benaiah Ioelu 22. Taylor Losalu