<p>A heavyweight clash headlines Saturday night footy, with the Sydney Roosters hosting the Cronulla Sharks in a matchup that promises plenty.</p> <p>The Roosters come into this one a little lighter than usual, with a few names off to Origin (probably somewhere in Maroons and Blues tracksuits eating pasta and getting massages). With a self-inflicted loss against the Bulldogs, the Roosters hope to bounce back and avoid slipping further down the ladder.</p> <p>The Sharks sit contently in fifth and conveniently don’t have a player picked for Origin. Whether that’s a compliment or a backhanded insult is up for debate, but either way, it means Craig Fitzgibbon has his squad focused and ready for a weakened opponent.</p> <p>Trent Robinson’s side is being tested of its depth, resilience, and whether they’ll have anyone turn up in the middle (like seriously, they don’t have any front rowers).</p> <p>It’s time to take a closer look at the main Saturday night clash with some betting tips for H2H, first try scorer, and over/under markets. This is our Roosters vs Sharks prediction.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Roosters vs Sharks Teams</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Sydney Roosters Predicted 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. Sandon Smith</p> <p>7. Hugo Savala</p> <p>8. Makahesi Makatoa</p> <p>9. Zach Dockar-Clay</p> <p>10. Egan Butcher</p> <p>11. Blake Steep</p> <p>12. Siua Wong</p> <p>13. Victor Radley</p> <p>14. Benaiah Ioelu</p> <p>15. Salesi Foketi</p> <p>16. Xavier Va’a</p> <p>17. Ethan Roberts</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Cronulla Sharks Predicted Team List</h3> <p>1. Will Kennedy</p> <p>2. Eli Clark</p> <p>3. Siosifa Talakai</p> <p>4. KL Iro</p> <p>5. Ronaldo Mulitalo</p> <p>6. Braydon Trindall</p> <p>7. Nicho Hynes</p> <p>8. Addin Fonua-Blake</p> <p>9. Blayke Brailey&nbsp;</p> <p>10. Oregon Kaufusi</p> <p>11. Briton Nikora</p> <p>12. Teig Wilton</p> <p>13. Cameron McInnes</p> <p>14. Daniel Atkinson</p> <p>15. Jesse Colquhoun</p> <p>16. Tom Hazelton</p> <p>17. Braden Hamlin-Uele</p>

<h2>Roosters vs Sharks Prediction and Betting Tips</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Head-to-Head Prediction</h3> <p>The Roosters failed to keep their winning form and blew a 14-0 lead to the Bulldogs. Costly errors allowed a comeback, even with a mind-blowing try that has been replayed non-stop.&nbsp;</p> <p>Cronulla had just enough spark to upset the Melbourne Storm at Shark Park. With only one loss in their last five games, they are red-hot at the moment.&nbsp;</p> <p>Key forwards Lindsay Collins, Spencer Leniu, and Angus Crichton are all in Origin camp, as well as rookie centre Robert Toia.</p> <p>The Sharks have to replace Samuel Stonestreet due to injury, with the rest of the squad remaining intact.</p> <p>In red-hot form, it will be very difficult to upset the Sharks after their significant win last round.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-league/nrl/sydney-roosters-v-cronulla-sharks-9224461">Cronulla Sharks.</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>First Try Scorer Prediction</h3> <p>Don’t be surprised if Addin Fonua-Blake bullies his way over for meat pie.&nbsp;</p> <p>With the Roosters missing some key forwards due to Origin and the middle looking a little soft, AFB might just decide to run it straight with malicious intent.&nbsp;</p> <p>If the Sharks get within 10 metres, all bets are off - Fonua-Blake could crash over like a vending machine with legs, dragging three defenders along for the ride.&nbsp;</p> <p>He’s worth considering as a smokey first-try scorer - especially if Cronulla starts rolling through the middle.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-league/nrl/sydney-roosters-v-cronulla-sharks-9224461">Addin Fonua-Blake.</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Over/Under Prediction</h3> <p>It’s hard to see this one turning into a defensive grind - not during Origin season and not with significant personnel changes. The Roosters are missing key leaders, and Cronulla are more than capable of turning defensive lapses into scoreboard fireworks.</p> <p>Even with the Sharks setting the tone early with their forward pack, don’t count out the Roosters attack which has the X-factor of James Tedesco and Mark Nawaqanitawase, who could turn half chances into tries.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-league/nrl/sydney-roosters-v-cronulla-sharks-9224461">Over total match points.</a></p>

<h2>Roosters vs Sharks Match Details</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Date:</strong> Saturday, May 24, 2025.</p> <p><strong>Kick-off:</strong> 7:35pm AEST.</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Industree Group Stadium, Gosford.</p>