<p>Blue meets red under the Saturday night lights as the Knights host the Roosters in a clash rich with history and recent drama.</p> <p>Newcastle’s stirring comeback last week offered a flicker of hope in what’s been a rocky stretch, while the Roosters arrive in strong form navigating the State of Origin period with impressive control.</p> <p>Adding an extra layer of intrigue is Dominic Young’s looming return to Newcastle, with the clock ticking on his time in Roosters colours.</p> <p>Here’s how the Knights and Roosters line up for this clash, as well as some betting tips for the H2H, first try scorer, and over/under markets. This is our Knights vs Roosters prediction</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Knights vs Roosters Team Lists</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Newcastle Knights Team List</h3> <p>1. Fletcher Sharpe</p> <p>2. James Schiller</p> <p>3. Dane Gagai</p> <p>4. Fletcher Hunt</p> <p>5. Greg Marzhew</p> <p>6. Jackson Hastings</p> <p>7. Jack Cogger</p> <p>8. Mat Croker</p> <p>9. Jayden Brailey</p> <p>10. Brodie Jones</p> <p>11. Dylan Lucas</p> <p>12. Kai-Pearce Paul</p> <p>13. Phoenix Crossland</p> <p>14. Matthew Arthur</p> <p>15. Thomas Cant</p> <p>16. Jermaine McEwen</p> <p>17. Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana</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. Mark Nawaqanitawase</p> <p>5. Dominic Young</p> <p>6. Hugo Savala</p> <p>7. Sam Walker</p> <p>8. Naufahu Whyte</p> <p>9. Benaiah Ioelu</p> <p>10. Salesi Foketi</p> <p>11. Egan Butcher</p> <p>12. Siua Wong</p> <p>13. Victor Radley</p> <p>14. Sandon Smith</p> <p>15. Zach Dockar-Clay</p> <p>16. Blake Steep</p> <p>17. Nat Butcher</p>

<h2>Knights vs Roosters Prediction and Betting Tips</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Head-to-Head Prediction</h3> <p>The Roosters come into this clash with a clear upper hand, winning four of their last five meetings against the Knights.&nbsp;</p> <p>Their form through the Origin period has been steady, with key players stepping up in the absence of stars.&nbsp;</p> <p>On the other hand, Newcastle have struggled for consistency, showing glimpses of resilience—most notably in last week’s comeback—but still lack the polish to close out games against top-tier opposition.</p> <p>The Knights may be boosted by a home crowd and some Dominic Young narrative buzz, but unless they produce another inspired 80-minute effort, the Roosters’ depth, structure, and momentum should be too much.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong>Sydney Roosters.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>First Try Scorer Prediction</h3> <p>Keep an eye on Mark Nawaqanitawase as a strong first try scorer candidate.&nbsp;</p> <p>With his size, timing, and ability to exploit the edge, he’s been a go-to strike weapon early in sets and will likely target Newcastle’s inconsistent left-edge defence.&nbsp;</p> <p>If the Roosters start fast, Nawaqanitawase is a prime option to crash over within the opening 15 minutes.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> Mark Nawaqanitawase first try scorer.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Over/Under Prediction</h3> <p>As for total points, recent clashes between these two sides have managed to score less than the predicted over/under total match points combined in four out of the last five meetings.</p> <p>With both teams showing glimpses of attacking flair—but also defensive lapses—there’s potential for a lack of scoring in this game.&nbsp;</p> <p>Expect the under, but don’t underestimate what both teams can do when their attack is going.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> Under total match points.</p>

<h2>Knights vs Roosters Match Details</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Date:</strong> Saturday June 14</p> <p><strong>Kick-off: </strong>5:30pm AEST</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle</p>