Dolphins vs Sydney Roosters Predictions: Sydney can rule the roost in Perth

The Dolphins and the Sydney Roosters face off on neutral territory on Friday morning as NRL action heads to Perth’s HBF Park this week (11:00 kick-off). This is an important game for both teams, with the Dolphins one of a number of sides battling to stay in the top eight, while the Roosters have a top-four finish in their sights.

Playing at HBF Park throws a little bit of the unknown to this fixture but there are signs to suggest the Roosters have the tools to make the most of a worrying trend that has plagued the Dolphins of late. Read on for my Dolphins vs Sydney Roosters prediction, as well as the latest team news and match odds.

Rugby League Odds

Team News

Despite throwing away a 14-point lead to lose to the Gold Coast Titans last time out, Dolphins head coach Wayne Bennett has named an unchanged 17-man squad for the clash in Perth this week.

As for Roosters, they have been given a real boost with the return of Joey Manu.

Manu missed the last three games for Sydney but returns from a hand injury as the only change from the Roosters side that managed to edge out the Manly Sea Eagles 34-30 in a thrilling derby showdown last time out.

Michael Jennings misses out after picking up a two-game suspension for a high tackle against the Sea Eagles.

Dolphins vs Sydney Rooster Odds

The Dolphins are the 13/5 underdogs to claim the two points at HBF Park, while the Roosters are 3/10 to head back to the East Coast with the win.

A draw in Perth is available at 22/1, while over 49.5 total points in the game is currently 5/6.

Sydney Roosters -14 handicap @ 11/8

Impressing at the top end of the NRL table this season, the Roosters are just one victory away from equalling their win record for the entirety of last year’s regular season with five games to play.

Winning five of their last six games, the Roosters are one of the form teams in the competition right now and the return of the talented Manu to the back division will only give them a further lift.

The Roosters earned a 30-14 win the last time these sides played in the NRL and Sydney look capable of racking up a similar scoreline this week.

Double Result - Dolphins-Sydney Roosters @ 13/2

The troubling trend previously mentioned regarding the Dolphins is the fact that Bennett’s side have managed to surrender a half-time lead in three of their past four games.

It’s a trend that the Brisbane outfit can’t seem to shake and there’s good value to be had with it continuing against the Roosters on the West Coast for this one.

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