Accor Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 27 NRL game between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Sydney Roosters. The game kicks off at 8:00 pm with South Sydney Rabbitohs heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Sydney Roosters game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Friday September 1, 2023 at 8:00 pm

Where: Accor Stadium

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South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Sydney Roosters Odds

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Sydney Roosters Preview

It’s a promoter’s dream with bitter rivals South Sydney and Sydney Roosters duking it out for a finals spot.

The Rabbitohs are guaranteed a place in the Top 8, while the Roosters would still need either the Cowboys or Raiders to lose – but the loser on Friday will definitely be sent packing.

As well as limping towards the playoffs with just four wins from their last 11 games – including a dismal 29-10 loss at Newcastle in Round 25 – Souths have spent their bye week in turmoil, headlined by assistant coach Sam Burgess’ abrupt exit.

The Roosters have been walking the tightrope for a month but have stayed alive with four straight wins, their previously flaccid attack averaging 30.5 points per game in putting away the Sea Eagles, Dolphins, Eels and Tigers.

Blake Taafe will fill Souths’ fullback breach with Latrell Mitchell suspended, while Izaac Thompson comes onto the wing at Taane Milne’s expense. Michael Chee Kam replaces Jacob Host in the second-row.

Roosters big guns James Tedesco and Angus Crichton return to temper Jared Waerea-Hargreaves’ long ban, while in a potential boost Joey Manu has been named despite picking up a hamstring injury last week.

Souths have won five of the last seven derbies, including last year’s explosive elimination final. But the Roosters won an Allianz barnburner 20-18 in Round 3.

The Tricolours are searching for their first win over the Bunnies at Accor Stadium since 2018.

The Rabbitohs have been installed as $1.83 favourites, but their recent formline, Mitchell’s absence and their ability to respond to the off-field tumult makes this a very tough assignment.

The Roosters have plenty of momentum and look the better option in a massive showdown.

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