Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Sydney Roosters Prediction, Preview, Team News and More: NRL Round 11, 2024

The Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, sitting comfortably atop the NRL standings, face the seventh-placed Sydney Roosters at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.

The Sharks are a formidable team with near impenetrable defense and brilliant offense. They’ve conceded only 128 points in nine matches and have lost just one, which easily makes them the best team defensively.

What makes their Saturday match interesting is that the Roosters are the best offensive team in the league, having scored nearly 300 points. It will be an intriguing clash of styles. Even though the Sharks have the superior form, it will be exciting to see them defend against the Roosters' ferocious attack.

The Sharks beat the Melbourne Storm convincingly last round with a stunning 18-25 victory. Their performance against the Storm, even in the absence of Nicho Hynes was incredible, and with Hynes returning for this clash, their confidence will be at an all-time high.

This victory cemented their place as the top premiership contenders, and they will look to remind the league that they belong at the top.

The Roosters are also coming off a win, beating the Warriors by 20 points. The Roosters have won four of their last five games and their last three. Their form continues to improve, and a win against the top team in the league will boost their morale and help them move up the rankings.

The Roosters are the favorites, and the general sentiment is that this game could go either way. However, the Sharks defence could cause serious trouble for the Roosters, with Cronulla winning the game by a small margin.

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Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Sydney Roosters Head-to-Head

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Form Guide: (WWWWW) The Sharks are atop the NRL standings.

Sydney Roosters Form Guide: (WLWWW) The Roosters are seventh in the NRL standings.

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Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Sydney Roosters Team News

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks

Injured: Toby Rudolf (Knee), Jesse Colquhoun (Foot).

Suspended: none

Sydney Roosters

Injured: Joseph Manu (Concussion), Michael Jennings (Triceps), Billy Smith (Ankle).

Suspended: none

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Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Sydney Roosters Predicted Lineup

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Lineup

Backs: William Kennedy, Sione Katao, Jesse Ramien, Kayal Iro, Ronaldo Mulitalo, Daniel Atkinson, Nicholas Hynes

Forwards: Thomas Hazelton, Blayke Brailey, Oregon Kaufusi, Briton Nikora, Teig Wilton, Cameron McInnes

Interchange: Jack Willams, Siosifa Talakai, Royce Hunt, Tuku Hau Tapuha

Reserves: Mawene Hiroti, Billy Burns

Sydney Roosters Lineup

Backs: James Tedesco, Daniel Tupou, Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i, Fetalaiga Pauga, Dominic Young, Luke Keary, Sam Walker

Forwards: Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Brandon Smith, Lindsay Collins, Angus Crichton, Nat Butcher, Victor Radley

Interchange: Connor Watson, Egan Butcher, Spencer Leniu, Terrell May

Reserves: Zach Dockar-Clay, Naufahu Whyte

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Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Sydney Roosters Prediction

Prediction: Sharks by six points