Roosters vs Bulldogs Prediction: Roosters to claim Sydney bragging rights

Sydney Roosters will get an opportunity to see how far they have progressed on Friday (11:00 BST, Sky Sports Action) when they face off against rivals the Canterbury Bulldogs at Allianz Stadium.

Below are my Roosters vs Bulldogs predictions, as well as all the essential team news and match odds for the showdown in Sydney.

Roosters vs Bulldogs Odds

The Sydney Roosters are the 6/5 favourites to win, while the Canterbury Bulldogs are 8/11, or a 57.9% chance, to claim the victory.

A draw is available at 18/1, while the Roosters to win both halves is currently 18/5.

Team News

The Roosters go with Victor Radley, Egan Butcher, Lindsay Collins, Connor Watson and Naufahu Whyte in the forwards for Friday’s game.

Sam Walker, Hugo Savala, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Robert Toia, Billy Smith, Daniel Tupou and James Tedesco form the backline for the hosts.

As for the Bulldogs, they go with Jaeman Salmon, Jacob Preston, Viliame Kikau, Samuel Hughes, Bailey Hayward and Max King in the forwards.

Lachlan Galvin, Matt Burton, Enari Tuala, Stephen Crichton, Bronson Xerri, Jethro Rinakama and Jacob Kiraz start in the backline.

Rugby League Odds

Sydney Roosters win @ 6/5

After back-to-back defeats to the Cronulla Sharks and Melbourne Storm, the Roosters appear to have turned the corner in recent weeks.

Beating Manly Sea Eagles on the road 20-4 before a 64-12 demolition job at the Dolphins, the Roosters find themselves in free-scoring form.

The Roosters might well have revenge in mind on their return, after they threw away a 14-0 half-time lead to lose 24-20 in their last meeting with the Bulldogs at Accor Stadium.

Looking to learn from that defeat, and considering their current form, the Roosters are an eye-catching 6/5 for the home win.

Over 41.5 total points @ 5/6

Given the Roosters have scored 84 points in their last two outings against the Sea Eagles and the Dolphins, a high-scoring encounter might well be on the cards.

The Bulldogs have hardly been slouches in the try-scoring department either, scoring 88 points in their last three games at an average of 29.3.

With 44 points scored the last time these teams crossed paths, going for over 41.5 total points gets the green light at 5/6.

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