The marquee event of Friday night football arrives at Suncorp Stadium, and it smells of lots of desperation.

Brisbane hopes to end a six-game losing streak against a Sydney Roosters side that has quietly become one of the most dangerous teams in the competition.

What a crazy eight months it’s been for the Broncos, birthing a premiership for the first time in 19 years and then being on their way to being eliminated from finals contention before it has even begun … brutal!

The Chooks have been roasting and punishing teams in poor form, and they arrive in Brisbane with the confidence of a side that knows exactly how to win in hostile territory.

Can the Broncos carry the weight of loss on their shoulders and upset a very confident Roosters side?

For the latest news, odds and analysis ahead of the latest instalment of this matchup, check out our Broncos vs Roosters tips and predictions below.

Broncos vs Roosters Prediction and Betting Tips 

Head-to-Head Prediction 

Brisbane welcomes back their Origin stars, injecting much-needed star power into a side that has been depleted in recent weeks.

Ben Hunt finds his way to the halfback role next to Thomas Duffy at five-eighth, covering the absences of Adam Reynolds and Ezra Mam.

A dominant run it has been for the Roosters in recent history against Brisbane, winning nine of their last 12 games against the Broncos.

James Tedesco plays his 200th game for the Roosters, hoping to mark the milestone with a performance that further cements his legacy as one of the Tricolour custodians.

It would be shocking to see the Broncos win this game, given the Roosters’ form this season and the lack of momentum the home side has.

Betting tip: Sydney Roosters. 

First Try Scorer Prediction 

The Roosters’ right edge is lighting up teams this season.

Sam Walker’s playmaking, combined with his chemistry with Toia, has been elite across clubland and the State of Origin series.

Toia’s talent and grit, thanks to a set-up from the Roosters spine, could open up points for the right centre to score first against a Broncos side that has struggled to defend at a high level for 80 minutes.

Betting tip: Robert Toia.

Over/Under Prediction 

Each of Sydney's last five matches as a favourite has gone under the total match points line.

Betting tip: Under (49.5) total match points. 

Line Prediction

Sydney has covered the line in each of its last six matches when playing with a rest disadvantage.

Betting tip: Roosters (-7.5) line. 

Broncos vs Roosters Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips 

Reece Walsh

Reece Walsh has scored a try in four of Brisbane's last five matches against Sydney.

Xavier Willison 

Xavier Willison has scored a try in each of his last three appearances with Brisbane as a home underdog.

James Tedesco

James Tedesco has scored at least one try in five of Sydney's last six matches against teams on a losing streak.

Hugo Savala 

Hugo Savala has scored a try in four of his last five appearances with Sydney as a favourite.

Mark Nawaqanitawase 

Mark Nawaqanitawase has scored nine tries across his last five appearances and has scored two tries in four of his five games.

Broncos vs Roosters Teams 

Brisbane Broncos Team List 

1. Reece Walsh

2. Josiah Karapani

3. Kotoni Staggs

4. Grant Anderson

5. Jesse Arthars

6. Thomas Duffy

7. Ben Hunt

8. Preston Riki 

9. Cory Paix

10. Payne Haas

11. Brendan Piakura

12. Jordan Riki

13. Xavier Willison

14. Blake Mozer

15. Ben Talty

16. Aublix Tawha

17. Jack Gosiewski

18. Hayze Perham

Sydney Roosters Team List 

1. James Tedesco

2. Billy Smith

3. Hugo Savala 

4. Robert Toia

5. Mark Nawaqanitawase

6. Daly Cherry-Evans

7. Sam Walker

8. Naufahu Whyte 

9. Reece Robson

10. Lindsay Collins

11. Nat Butcher

12. Siua Wong

13. Victor Radley

14. Connor Watson 

15. Spencer Leniu

16. Egan Butcher

17. Salesi Foketi

18. Rex Bassingthwaighte

Broncos vs Roosters Match Details 

Date: Friday, June 26, 2026. 

Kick-off: 8:00pm AEST. 

Location: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.