Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury Bulldogs Prediction – Round 24 2025

Another monster clash with finals implications as the Sydney Roosters and Canterbury Bulldogs do battle at Allianz Stadium on Friday night.

The Roosters are coming off an incredible 11-try performance in their 64-12 rout of the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium, putting the two teams on equal points as they compete for a finals berth.

Meanwhile, the Dogs were untroubled during their 32-14 victory over the Warriors, thereby staying in touch with the race for top spot, as well as remaining on equal points with the second-placed Storm.

The Bulldogs had to overcome a 14-0 half-time deficit when these sides met earlier this year, eventually walking away with the 24-20 victory. Can they complete the double over the Roosters in 2025?

Cameron Ciraldo has named an unchanged 17 for Canterbury, while the Roosters have lost Siua Wong to concussion, meaning Victor Radley will start at lock.

Egan Butcher also comes into the second row and Naufahu Whyte shifts back to prop, while Blake Steep is the new face on the bench.

Check out our Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury Bulldogs match preview for plenty of betting tips and predictions across a host of markets. From H2H to anytime try scorer and everything in between. 

Looking for all the latest news, analysis, odds, and betting tips ahead of this crucial showdown? Check out our Roosters vs Bulldogs prediction below.

 

Roosters vs Bulldogs Prediction and Betting Tips

 

Head-to-Head Prediction

A challenger to the Penrith vs Melbourne match for game of the round, we’re expecting serious fireworks when the Roosters host the Bulldogs at Allianz Stadium.

Forget Chicken Run, it’s the Roosters making a dash for the finals, with the return of Sam Walker about a month ago flipping the top eight script in their favour.

They ran riot away from home against the Dolphins last week, running in 64 points in a demolition job that saw Mark Nawaqanitawase grab three, Tedesco and Tupou cross for a brace and the aforementioned Walker booting 10/11 conversions.

That result pulled them level on 26 competition points with the Dolphins and helped erode most of their inferior points difference.

Now the Bulldogs await. Well, they’re more bloodhounds at the moment and they’ve picked up the scent of the minor premiership and are back on the hunt, after almost losing the trail there for a bit.

We’re excited to see how both side’s No.7s match up, with Lachie Galvin seeming to have finally settled in Blue and White.

We think whichever side’s young gun controls the game better, will get the chocolates and to be honest at the moment, we fancy Slammin’ Sam Walker just that little bit more.

Betting tip: Sydney Roosters.

 

First Tryscorer Prediction

A bit of a smokey here, but one backed by an emerging form line. Bulldogs second rower Jacob Preston has been the first try-scorer in each of his last two away appearances against teams on a winning streak.

Betting tip: Jacob Preston.

 

Over/Under Prediction

Seven of Sydney's last eight home matches have gone over the total match points line.

Betting tip: Over total match points (42.5).

 

Line Prediction

The favourite has covered the line in each of the Roosters last five matches.

Betting tip: Canterbury Bulldogs (-1.5).

 

Roosters vs Bulldogs Anytime Tryscorer Betting Tips

 

Mark Nawaqanitawase

Mark Nawaqanitawase has scored at least one try in seven of his eight previous appearances against opponents that were ranked in the top eight.

 

Enari Tuala

In five of Canterbury's last six matches, its starting left wing has scored at least one try.

 

Billy Smith

Billy Smith has scored at least one try in four of his last five appearances.

 

Stephen Crichton

In five of Sydney's last six matches as an underdog, the opposition's starting left centre has scored a try.

 

Daniel Tupou

Daniel Tupou has scored two tries in three of Sydney's last four matches against opponents that were ranked in the top eight.

 

Jacob Kiraz

Jacob Kiraz has scored at least one try in each of Canterbury's last three matches against opponents from New South Wales.

 

Roosters vs Bulldogs Teams

 

Sydney Roosters Team List

1. James Tedesco

2. Daniel Tupou

3. Billy Smith

4. Robert Toia

5. Mark Nawaqanitawase

6. Hugo Savala 

7. Sam Walker

8. Naufahu Whyte

9. Connor Watson

10. Lindsay Collins

11. Angus Crichton

12. Egan Butcher

13. Victor Radley

14. Benaiah Ioelu

15. Salesi Foketi

16. Blake Steep

17. Spencer Leniu

 

Canterbury Bulldogs Team List

1. Jacob Kiraz 

2. Jethro Rinakama

3. Bronson Xerri

4. Stephen Crichton

5. Enari Tuala

6. Matt Burton

7. Lachlan Galvin

8. Max King

9. Bailey Hayward

10. Sam Hughes

11. Viliame Kikau

12. Jacob Preston

13. Jaeman Salmon

14. Kurt Mann

15. Harry Hayes

16. Josh Curran

17. Reed Mahoney

 

Roosters vs Bulldogs Match Details

 

Date: Friday, August 15, 2025.

Kick-off: 8:00pm AEST.

Location: Allianz Stadium, Sydney.