Knights vs Roosters Prediction: Newcastle to edge a top-four barnstormer at 7/5
Two clubs desperate to secure a top-four spot in the NRL Finals picture collide at McDonald Jones Stadium on Friday when Newcastle Knights host Sydney Roosters (6pm local, 9am BST, Sky Sports Action).
Newcastle are sixth and Easts third going into the fixture, and my Knights vs Roosters predictions, the latest team news and Betfred’s match odds follow below.
Knights vs Roosters Betting Tips
*odds correct at time of publishing
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The Roosters are the market leaders with Betfred, with 8/13 offered on an away win.
Justin Holbrook’s Knights are 7/5 to pick up the two points inside 80 minutes, with a draw in normal time 16/1.
Team News
There’s no Dane Gagai for the Knights, with the centre missing due to a calf injury.
Fletcher Hunt comes in in a straight swap, while Cody Hopwood is called up to the bench after overcoming a calf problem of his own.
Trent Robinson has the luxury of James Tedesco coming back following his concussion lay-off after Game III of the State of Origin series.
Rob Toia also returns, so Cody Ramsey and Hugo Savala drop down to the bench to allow for the two additions.
Knights to win @ 7/5
While I initially looked at making the most of the Knights’ four-point handicap advantage in the three-way market at 20/21, I fancy the greater value that backing Newcastle outright brings.
The Knights have won five straight home games since their heavy reverse to the then-runaway Panthers in April, and it would take an almighty effort for the Roosters to end that run.
This should be one hell of a contest, and of the two sides I feel more confident in backing Newcastle to take the points here on the back of Greg Marzhew and Dom Young causing problems out wide.
Odds correct at time of publishing.
Greg Marzhew Anytime Tryscorer @ EVENS
Speaking of Marzhew, the flying winger was back in form last week in the narrow defeat to the Sharks.
His two tries took his tally to 17 in 17 matches so far in 2026, and in that context the even-money price about him keeping up that try-a-game record is huge.
Odds correct at time of publishing.
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