Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters Tips & NRL Rd 7 Preview
Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters Predictions
The Sharks opened at 2.65 underdogs in this game but have shortened to around the 2.15 mark despite not having played in round 6. All movement is based on the performance of Sydney Roosters in their loss to Melbourne Storm.
- Cronulla Sharks v Sydney Roosters Predictions
- Head to Head
- Cronulla Sharks Form
- Cronulla Sharks Team News
- Cronulla Sharks Team List
- Sydney Roosters Form
- Sydney Roosters Team News
- Sydney Roosters Team List
Our models have a relatively high win expectation of 59% for Cronulla in this position and I will back that in on the best value money line I can find.
- Cronulla Sharks are 2nd in the league in points scored at 27.6 with Roosters coming in at 13th with only 18.8 points per game.
- Sydney Roosters have allowed 20 or more points in their last two games against high ranked attack.
- All 5 of Cronulla Sharks' games this season have gone over the points total.
- Cronulla Sharks have allowed a try to an edge backrower in 4 of 5 games this year.
Head to Head
Surfs up in this battle of the beaches this Friday night. Both teams are coming off a loss and will be eager to get back in the winners' circle.
Despite the geographical proximity of these teams, the Sharks and Roosters have only played once per year since 2019 with Sydney having an iron grip on the head to head over that period, winning all four games.
The Sharks last win came in July 2017 and the Roosters have since won seven straight including four games with Cronulla as the home team.
Cronulla Sharks Form
Cronulla had the bye in round 6.
The Sharks have been a significantly better team with Nico Hynes back in the fold but failed to get the win in their last game in round 5 against the Warriors.
Although they were able to score 30 points off the back of brilliant attack, their defence allowed New Zealand to come back from a 20-0 deficit after 20 minutes to win the game 32-20.
The Sharks missed 41 tackles in that game. Their worst performance of the year so far.
Cronulla Sharks Team News
Wade Graham returns from suspension and Oregon Kaufusi from concussion to take their places on the interchange bench.
Royce Hunt starts in place of Toby Rudolf who has had surgery on an injured toe.
Cam McInnes is also promoted to the starting side with Dale Finucane out suspended.
Braydon Trindall drops out of the 17 and Thomas Hazelton will make his NRL debut from the bench.
Cronulla Sharks Team List
1. William Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. Siosifa Talakai
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Matt Moylan
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Royce Hunt
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Braden Hamlin-Uele
11. Briton Nikora
12. Teig Wilton
13. Cameron McInnes
Interchange
14. Wade Graham
15. Jack Williams
16. Oregon Kaufusi
17. Thomas Hazelton
Reserves
18. Braydon Trindall
19. Connor Tracey
20. Tuku Hau Tapuha
21. Mawene Hiroti
22. Jayden Berrell
Sydney Roosters Form
The Roosters were completely shut out of the game against Melbourne in round 6. Despite crossing for the first try the Roosters were not able to contain the Storm attack which saw Xavier Coates score a hattrick down the left edge.
Victor Radley was again sin binned in a crucial period of the game and the Storm were able to score twice with an extra man.
Sydney managed to only run for 1341 metres in their game against Melbourne, well below their season and the league average.
Sydney Roosters Team News
Captain James Tedesco returns from concussion and lines up in his usual fullback position pushing Joey Manu back to centre.
Drew Hutchison reverts to the bench with Jake Turpin dropping out of the 17.
Matt Lodge is named to return on the bench with Fletcher Baker ruled out of this clash.
Sydney Roosters Team List
1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Joseph Suaalii
4. Joey Manu
5. Jaxson Paulo
6. Luke Keary
7. Sam Walker
8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
9. Brandon Smith
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Egan Butcher
12. Nat Butcher
13. Victor Radley
Interchange
14. Drew Hutchison
15. Naufahu Whyte
16. Terrell May
