Sydney Roosters vs St. George Illawarra Dragons: Prediction for the Match on April 25, 2025

Sydney Roosters vs St. George Illawarra Dragons: Prediction and odds on the Match on 25 April 2025

Prediction for the Australia Rugby League on the 25th of April 2025. This match will feature the Sydney Roosters taking on the St. George Illawarra Dragons at the Sydney Football Stadium. With only one win in their recent matches, the Sydney Roosters will view this game as a must-win. Meanwhile, the St. George Illawarra Dragons are coming off a win, which will be a confidence boost against a bottom-placed side. How will this game end? I will take a proper look at the preview of this game and offer free betting opportunities. 

Sydney Roosters: Form and Statistics

The Sydney Roosters have not been impressive this season and this might be the worst they have been at a season start in many years. After seven rounds of matches already, this team occupies the bottom spot with just four points. Last weekend against a struggling Penrith Panthers, this team suffered a humiliating defeat at home, with the score ending 12-40. During this poor run, they have lost to the Penrith Panthers, South Sydney Rabbitohs, and New Zealand Warriors. 

Sydney Roosters Lineup

The Sydney Roosters have some good news ahead of this game, with Egan Butcher returning to the team and ready to make his season debut after recovering from an ankle injury he sustained last year. However, Roosters will have Mark Nawaqanitawase take up the starting wing position, and Dominic Young is expected to start from the bench.

Sydney Roosters Expected Lineup:

James Tedesco, Daniel Tupou, Billy Smith, Robert Toia, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Sandon Smith, Hugo Savala, Spencer Leniu, Connor Watson, Naufahu Whyte, Angus Crichton, Siua Wong, Victor Radley.

St. George Illawarra Dragons: Form and Statistics

The St. George Illawarra Dragons punished a wasteful Manly Sea Eagles last weekend and secured a close win away from home. In a game that ended 18-20, the St. George Illawarra Dragons needed a first-half 0-8 lead as they lost 18-12 in the second half. However, this team has extended their recent record to three wins and one defeat, coming against the Parramatta Eels after extra time with the game tied 22-22 at full time. This season, the St. George Illawarra Dragons have eight points already in just six matches, positioning them 7th in the standings. 

St. George Illawarra Dragons Lineup

St. George Illawarra Dragons have a couple of players who are not fit for this clash. Hamish Stewart is ruled out with a head knock sustained in the victory over Silvertails, while Mathew Feagai (ankle injury) is still in the medical room. However, Emre Guler has returned to the team after observing his suspension.

St. George Illawarra Dragons Expected Lineups

Clint Gutherson, Tyrell Sloan, Moses Suli, Valentine Holmes, Sione Finau, Kyle Flanagan, Lachlan Ilias, Toby Couchman, Damien Cook, David Klemmer, Luciano Leilua, Jaydn Su’A, Jack de Belin

Sydney Roosters vs St. George Illawarra Dragons Head-to-Head Statistics

Sydney Roosters and the St. George Illawarra Dragons have met five times since 2023. The Sydney Roosters dominated these fixtures during that run, winning on three separate occasions. However, the two wins of the Sydney Roosters come from their home ground. 

Sydney Roosters vs St. George Illawarra Dragons Match Tips & Odds

• Only one game in the Sydney Roosters and St. George Illawarra Dragons head-to-head games did not come out with over 45 goals in their last six matches. A bet on over 44.5 is available on 1xbet with odds at 1.67.
• The Sydney Roosters have been scoring first in their last five games in the league. A bet on the Sydney Roosters to score first is available on Bet365 with odds at 1.82.
• The Sydney Roosters have secured more wins over the St. George Illawarra Dragons in their last five games in the head-to-head. A win for this team in this fixture has a value of 1.86 on Betway.

Sydney Roosters vs St. George Illawarra Dragons Prediction 25 April 2025

I will always back the Sydney Roosters anytime they play against the St. George Illawarra Dragons. They have dominated them in their last six games, winning four of them. Also, the Sydney Roosters have scored first in their previous five games in the league, so I expect that trend to continue. In the head-to-head games, both sides scored over 45 goals in five of their previous six matches.

Our match prediction: is a win for the Sydney Roosters with odds at 1.86 on the 1XBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip: is for this match to result in over 45.5 points with odds at 1.67 on the Betway bookmaker.

Our third betting tip: is for the Sydney Roosters to score first, with odds at 1.82 on the Bet365 bookmaker.