Dragons vs Roosters Round 8 Tips, Prediction & Preview

Andrew Hendrie: Apr 24, 2024

Another blockbuster ANZAC Day showdown between the Sydney Roosters and St George Illawarra Dragons awaits at Allianz Stadium on Thursday afternoon.

Roosters vs Dragons Tips, Preview & Predictions

St George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters free Round 8 NRL football tips, predictions and preview – Three of the last four meetings have been decided by two points or less…

St George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters H2H Prediction

St George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters Tips

Best Dragons +16.5 line & Under 52.5 total points odds $1.65 with Dabble

Dragons have won three of their last four games
Roosters have lost three of their last four games
Three of the last four meetings have been decided by two points or less
Dragons have seen Under 52.5 points in their last four games
Roosters have seen Under 52.5 points in three of their last four games
Zac Lomax has scored a try in his last three games
Joey Manu has scored a try in five of his last six games vs Dragons
James Tedesco has scored a try in his last three games vs Dragons

St George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters Same Game Multi Tips

St George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters Match Details

🇦🇺 Competition: NRL
📅 Date: Thursday April 25 (AEST)
⏰ Time: 4.05pm AEDT
🏟️ Stadium: Allianz Stadium (Sydney)

St George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters Head to Head

19/5/23: Dragons 24-22 Roosters
25/4/23: Roosters 27-26 Dragons
16/7/22: Roosters 54-26 Dragons
25/4/22: Dragons 14-12 Roosters
22/8/21: Dragons 22-40 Roosters

St George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters Preview & Prediction

The Dragons are targeting three wins in a row when they lock horns with the Roosters in the annual ANZAC Day clash at Allianz Stadium.

It’s been a great start to the season for the Dragons under new coach Shane Flanagan, winning four of their seven games, including their last two against the Tigers and Warriors, while they also boast a victory over Manly.

The Dragons were brilliant in last week’s 30-12 triumph over the Warriors, absorbing an early onslaught of pressure before finishing strongly, with Zac Lomax once again especially influential.

Meanwhile, the Roosters have once again struggled with consistency this season, with their cause not helped by more injuries and suspensions.

The Roosters are yet to win back-to-back games and have been involved in some tight encounter lately, with their last four games decided by six points or less.

After edging the Knights 22-20 in a brave performance, the Roosters just didn’t have the class to roll over the Storm last week, ultimately going down 18-12.

Sam Walker and Dominic Young both return in a big boost for the Roosters, while the Dragons have named the same 17 from last week’s big win.

VERDICT:

Three of the last four meetings between these teams have been decided by two points or less and another thrilling contest looks to be on the cards.

Since blowing out the Rabbitohs, the Roosters have been involved in four straight games that have been decided by four points or less, while the Dragons have won three of their last four games.

Backing the Dragons to cover a relatively big +16.5 line with Under 52.5 total points as our best bet, with either team to win by Under 6.5 also a tasty option (Best Dragons +16.5 line & Under 52.5 total points odds $1.65 with Dabble.)

St George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters Teams

Dragons team: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Christian Tuipulotu 3. Moses Suli 4. Zac Lomax 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Hame Sele 11. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Tom Eisenhuth 14. Fa’amanu Brown 15. Blake Lawrie 16. Jack de Belin 17. Ben Murdoch-Masila 18. Michael Molo 19. Jack Bird 20. Toby Couchman 21. Viliami Fifita 22. Jesse Marschke

Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 4. Joseph Manu 5. Dominic Young 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Nat Butcher 13. Victor Radley 14. Connor Watson 15. Naufahu Whyte 16. Egan Butcher 17. Terrell May 18. Michael Jennings 19. Siua Wong 20. Zach Dockar-Clay 21. Xavier Va’a 22. Fetalaiga Pauga

St George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters Stats

Dragons have won three of their last four games
Roosters have lost three of their last four games
Three of the last four meetings have been decided by two points or less
Dragons have seen Under 52.5 points in their last four games
Roosters have seen Under 52.5 points in three of their last four games
Zac Lomax has scored a try in his last three games
Joey Manu has scored a try in five of his last six games vs Dragons
James Tedesco has scored a try in his last three games vs Dragons

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