Sydney Roosters vs Wests Tigers Predictions and Betting Tips

🏈 NRL Round 26 Match Preview

⏰ 26 August 2023 - 17:30 AEST

🏟 Stadium - Sydney Football Stadium

Rugby League fans are gearing up for an entertaining match when the Sydney Roosters take on the Wests Tigers. The NRL clubs go head-to-head on 26/08/2023 at 5:30 pm AEST.

In anticipation of this highly-anticipated game, AusBetSites has gathered the latest betting odds from 3 Aussie bookies across 21 wagering markets. The oddsmakers have installed the Roosters as overwhelming favourites, entering the contest with money line odds of 1.07.

Sydney Roosters vs Wests Tigers Head-to-Head

The head-to-head record over the past 8 years reflects the Sydney Roosters' dominance in this matchup against the Wests Tigers. In their last 10 meetings, the Roosters hold a massive edge with 9 wins compared to just 1 for the Tigers. The remaining games ended in draws. With no draws in the rivalry recently, Sydney's superior head-to-head record demonstrates their command of the matchup over the last near-decade. Having picked up 9 wins against only 1 for the Tigers during this period, the Roosters have clearly had the measure of Wests. Based on this lopsided history between the clubs, the Roosters will enter the upcoming contest full of confidence as they look to continue their lengthy winning streak against the struggling Tigers.

The Sydney Roosters will be aiming for four wins in a row when they host the Wests Tigers at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night.

After a rocky season, the Roosters have found form at the right time - winning 4 of their last 5 matches to put themselves in finals contention. The only blemish was a loss to the high-flying Broncos. Another victory could set up a blockbuster against arch rivals Souths next Friday for the final spot in the top eight. But the Roosters can't afford to overlook the Tigers in James Tedesco's absence.

The Tigers finally broke a 10-game losing streak by edging the Dolphins in dramatic fashion last week. Api Koroisau was the hero with a clutch sideline conversion, but he switches back to hooker this week as Will Smith comes into the halves.

Sydney Roosters Performance

🟩🟥🟩🟩🟩 The Sydney Roosters come into this match in excellent form, having won four of their last five games. With four victories against just one defeat in their recent outings, the Roosters have built strong momentum after finding consistency in their play. The four wins over the past five contests display Sydney's ability to put together a dominant run of results. They'll look to maintain this promising form against the Tigers. If the Roosters can extend their impressive record to five wins from six games, it would mark an exceptionally dominant streak that cements their status as one of the competition's elite teams this season. Riding high after four triumphs in their last five matches, Sydney will aim to keep their exceptional form going against Wests.

Wests Tigers Performance

🟩🟥🟥🟥🟥 The Wests Tigers enter this match desperate to turn around their fortunes after a dreadful run of results. In their last five games, the Tigers have managed just one win against four consecutive defeats. With only a single victory in their previous five outings, it's clear the Tigers have hit a major slump, losing momentum and confidence. The sole win and four losses in their most recent contests highlight Wests' severe struggles lately when it comes to consistently posting positive results. They will be eager to bounce back from their losing streak with a much-needed win over the in-form Roosters. If the out-of-sorts Tigers are to have any chance at an upset, they must regain their best form after stumbling to just one win from their last five games.

📋 Players to watch:

• Joseph Suaalii has scored a try in each of his last 5 games when the Roosters are favourites.
• Daniel Tupou has crossed for 5 tries in his past 6 matches.
• Api Koroisau has scored against the Roosters in his last 2 games against them.

⚡ Match Facts:

• The Roosters have dominated the rivalry historically, winning 9 of the last 10 meetings compared to just 1 win for the Tigers. This favors Sydney heavily.
• The Roosters are in excellent form recently, winning 4 of their last 5 games. Meanwhile, the Tigers have lost 4 straight. Momentum is clearly with the Roosters.
• Sydney sits 10th on the ladder with 11 wins, while Wests are down in 17th with just 4 wins all season. The standings reflect the Roosters' superiority.
• In their last matchup in August 2022, the Roosters earned a massive 72-6 win over the Tigers. A similar thrashing seems likely given the contrasting form.
• The Tigers have the worst defence in the NRL, conceding the most points per game. The Roosters should be able to exploit this weakness.
• A 42-6 scoreline would reflect the Roosters' historical dominance in this matchup and their current red-hot form. I expect their winning streak over Wests to continue.

💡 Match Prediction:

According to predictive models, the Sydney Roosters enter as clear favourites against the Wests Tigers. The probability sits at 70.9% for the Roosters compared to 29.1% for the Tigers. That translates to fair odds of $1.41 for Sydney and $3.43 for Wests, highlighting the Roosters' noticeable projected edge. With the Roosters in excellent recent form on a 4-game winning run and boasting a far superior head-to-head record, their status as favourites is unsurprising.

The forecast calls for the Roosters to prevail by an estimated 11 points in what should be a comfortable victory over a struggling Tigers side. However, Wests have upset Sydney in the past, so a close game can't be ruled out completely.

Roosters vs Wests Tigers Score Prediction: 42-6 or Roosters to win by 11 points