Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury Bulldogs Prediction, Preview, Team News and More: NRL Round 16, 2024

The Sydney Roosters and the Canterbury Bulldogs lock horns on Saturday, June 22, at the Industree Group Stadium for a top-eight clash in the NRL Round 16. The Roosters are fifth in the standings with 18 points, while the Bulldogs are right behind them with the same number of points.

Sydney won their last game, defeating Parramatta by 10 points. However, it must be noted that the Roosters have been inconsistent over the past couple of weeks, as they have failed to register consecutive wins since Round 11.

Canterbury, meanwhile, have found consistency in recent weeks, with three successive wins before a bye. In Round 14, the Bulldogs defeated the Eels by four points. However, they enter this clash as the underdogs due to their poor form on the road which stands at one win in their past 11 away matches.

The two sides have already met this season at Accor Stadium, with the Bulldogs prevailing by four points. However, the last time they beat Sydney twice in a season was back in 2016.

The Roosters have won nine of their past 11 games against the Bulldogs. Additionally, they have won their past four games at Industree Group Stadium. Going by these records, a Sydney win looks inevitable.

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Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury Bulldogs Form Guide

Sydney Roosters Form Guide (WLWLW): The Sydney Roosters are fifth in the NRL ladder.

Canterbury Bulldogs Form Guide (LLWWW): The Canterbury Bulldogs are sixth in the NRL ladder.

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Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury Bulldogs Team News

Sydney Roosters

Injured: Michael Jennings (Hamstring), Robert Toia (Knee), Egan Butcher (Knee), Billy Smith (Ankle)

Suspended: none

Canterbury Bulldogs

Injured: Karl Oloapu (Neck), Josh Addo-Carr (Hamstring), Jacob Preston (Foot), Ryan Sutton (Knee/hip), Daniel Suluka-Fifita (Knee)

Suspended: Kurt Mann

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Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury Bulldogs Predicted Lineups

Sydney Roosters

Backs: James Tedesco, Sam Walker, Dominic Young, Joseph Manu, Fetalaiga Pauga, Daniel Tupou, Luke Keary

Forwards: Victor Radley, Nat Butcher, Brandon Smith, Naufahu Whyte, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Terrell May

Interchange: Siua Wong, Blake Steep, Sandon Smith, Sitili Tupouniua

Reserves: Ethan King, Hugo Savala, Salesi Foketi, Dylan Napa, Tyler Moriarty

Canterbury Bulldogs

Backs: Toby Sexton, Matt Burton, Blake Wilson, Bronson Xerri, Connor Tracey, Jeral Skelton, Jacob Kiraz

Forwards: Max King, Josh Curran, Reed Mahoney, Bailey Hayward, Max King, Jaeman Salmon

Interchange: Jake Turpin, Lipoi Hopoi, Poasa Faamausili, Kurtis Morrin

Reserves: Viliame Kikau, Harry Hayes, Eli Clark, Drew Hutchison, Blake Taaffe

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Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury Bulldogs Prediction

Prediction: Sydney Roosters to win by 10 points