<p>Sitting at 8-1 for the first time in over 30 years, the Canterbury Bulldogs will look to continue their stellar season when they host the Sydney Roosters at Accor Stadium in the second game of Friday night’s double-header.</p> <p>Last weekend, the Dogs fell into a 20-0 hole by half-time against the Raiders, before digging their way out with six straight tries to win 32-20 and further enhance their premiership credentials.</p> <p>Meanwhile, it’s been a strong period for the Roosters after an inconsistent start to the season.</p> <p>They recorded two resounding wins before their bye with a combined score of 82 points. They now sit just outside the top eight and have a chance to put the rest of the competition on notice by toppling the ladder leaders. Can they do it?</p> <p>Here’s how both of these sides will line up on Friday night as well as some betting tips for the H2H, first try scorer and over/under markets. This is our Bulldogs vs Roosters prediction.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Bulldogs vs Roosters Teams</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Canterbury Bulldogs Team List</h3> <p>1. Connor Tracey</p> <p>2. Jacob Kiraz</p> <p>3. Bronson Xerri</p> <p>4. Stephen Crichton</p> <p>5. Marcelo Montoya</p> <p>6. Matt Burton</p> <p>7. Toby Sexton</p> <p>8. Max King</p> <p>9. Reed Mahoney</p> <p>10. Daniel Suluka-Fifita</p> <p>11. Viliame Kikau</p> <p>12. Harry Hayes</p> <p>13. Kurt Mann</p> <p>14. Bailey Hayward</p> <p>15. Kurtis Morrin</p> <p>16. Lipoi Hopoi</p> <p>17. Luke Smith</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Sydney Roosters Team List</h3> <p>1. James Tedesco</p> <p>2. Daniel Tupou</p> <p>3. Billy Smith</p> <p>4. Robert Toia</p> <p>5. Mark Nawaqanitawase</p> <p>6. Sandon Smith</p> <p>7. Hugo Savala</p> <p>8. Spencer Leniu</p> <p>9. Connor Watson</p> <p>10. Naufahu Whyte</p> <p>11. Angus Crichton</p> <p>12. Siua Wong</p> <p>13. Victor Radley</p> <p>14. Zach Dockar-Clay</p> <p>15. Egan Butcher</p> <p>16. Blake Steep</p> <p>17. Lindsay Collins</p>

<h2>Bulldogs vs Roosters Prediction and Betting Tips</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Head-to-Head Prediction</h3> <p>The Bulldogs kept hold of top spot on the ladder last week, seeing off one of their main challengers in the Canberra Raiders.</p> <p>They didn’t just see them off, they mounted an insane comeback from 20-0 down, away from home no less, to end the red-hot Raiders five-game winning streak.</p> <p>After a performance like that, the Doggies will have our support for the foreseeable future, particularly this week against a Roosters side that has oscillated between the sublime and the ridiculous all year long.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> Canterbury Bulldogs.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>First Try Scorer Prediction</h3> <p>Will State of Origin teams set to be announced and NSW in need of out and out wingers, metre eating, try-scoring sensation Jacob Kiraz will want to make sure he is firmly in the shop window.</p> <p>He’s been in fine form for Canterbury so far this season and is a real shot at making his Origin debut this series. Opening the scoring here will go a long way to ensuring he is at the forefront of selectors’ minds when they are putting together their final Blues’ 17.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> Jacob Kiraz.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Over/Under Prediction</h3> <p>A quick look at the form guide shows that each of the last seven matches at Accor Stadium have gone under the total match points line and that’s they way we’ll be tipping here.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> Under total match points.</p>

<h2>Bulldogs vs Roosters Match Details</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Date:</strong> Friday, May 16, 2025.</p> <p><strong>Kick-off:</strong> 8:00pm AEST.</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Accor Stadium, Sydney.</p>