Penrith Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 15 NRL game between Penrith Panthers and Sydney Roosters. The game kicks off at 7:55 pm with Penrith Panthers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Penrith Panthers vs. Sydney Roosters game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday June 18, 2021 at 7:55 pm
Where: Penrith Stadium
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Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters Odds
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The stage is set for a Friday night blockbuster between two genuine premiership contenders.
After suffering back-to-back losses, the Panthers will be hungry to get back to business with their stars returning from a rest, while the Roosters will be equally as eager to push for a top four spot after pulling off a miracle last Saturday against the Titans.
The fact only one point separated these two sides when they met in the Qualifying Final last year adds further spice, although that hasn’t stopped the bookies from installing Penrith as double-digit favourites at the line.
The inclusion of Nathan Cleary Isaah Yeo is enough to make this a matchup nightmare for Trent Robinson, especially with a long list of troops still absent on the sideline.
While no one is reading anything into a pair of losses to the Tigers and Sharks, it’s also safe to say the Panthers should be playing with a chip on their shoulder as they look to reclaim the top spot on the ladder from the Storm.
If you throw in Penrith’s outstanding 14-0 record as the home favourite over the last 12 months, this really shapes as a tough night for the Roosters with the Panthers’ electrifying playmakers returning.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Penrith Panthers to win at $1.18 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Brian To'o at $8.00.
Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters Teams
Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Charlie Staines 3. Stephen Crichton 4. Matt Burton 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Liam Martin 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Mitch Kenny 15. Scott Sorensen 16. Matthew Eisenhuth 17. Izack Tago 18. Spencer Leniu 19. J’maine Hopgood 20. Tyrone May 21. Brent Naden
Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Josh Morris 4. Joseph Manu 5. Matt Ikuvalu 6. Lachlan Lam 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Adam Keighran 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Angus Crichton 12. Sitili Tupouniua 13. Isaac Liu 14. Sam Verrills 15. Egan Butcher 16. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 17. Fletcher Baker 18. Tukupa Hau Tapuha 19. Ben Thomas 20. Billy Smith 21. Joseph Suaalii