Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Only four rounds of regular season action remains in this year’s NRL as league leaders Penrith Panthers kick things off in round 24 with a top of the table clash vs Sydney Roosters.
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Penrith Panthers team news
Dylan Edwards could be back in action after having been named in the Penrith Panthers squad but captain Isaah Yeo is out with a pectoral injury.
Squad: Jaxen Edgar, Thomas Jenkins, Paul Alamoti, Izack Tago, Brian To'o, Jack Cogger, Nathan Cleary, Moses Leota, Freddy Lussick, Liam Henry, Isaiah Papali'i, Liam Martin, Lindsay Smith, Billy Scott, Scott Sorensen, Luron Patea, Billy Phillips, Jack Cole, Blaize Talagi, Dylan Edwards, Jesse McLean, Kalani Leuluai-Going
Sydney Roosters team news
Whilst one skipper misses out, another is expected to play with James Tedesco good to go for Sydney Roosters following that troublesome ankle issue.
Squad: James Tedesco, Billy Smith, Hugo Savala, Robert Toia, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Daly Cherry-Evans, Sam Walker, Naufahu Whyte, Reece Robson, Spencer Leniu, Salesi Foketi, Siua Wong, Victor Radley, Connor Watson, Lindsay Collins, Nat Butcher, Egan Butcher, Cody Ramsey, Tommy Talau, Rex Bassingthwaighte, Benaiah Ioelu, Taylor Losalu
Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters prediction
Penrith Panthers went down in their last match-up against a team challenging them at the top of the table, losing to third-place New Zealand Warriors last Friday. However, they are back at home for this one which is a key factor in their favour with second-placed Sydney Roosters the visitors. The Roosters extended their winning streak to seven with a battling 20-18 win over Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, proving that it’s not just the offence that can fire them to victory, their defence can stand up and be counted as well.
But Penrith for their recent downturn, remain the team to beat and have done all season long. Yes, they’ve not executed as well down the stretch but their players will be fired up for this one and at home, this probably represents the best chance of a side taking down the Roosters. Therefore, expect another nailbiter, but for the Panthers to just about come through.
Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters tip: Penrith Panthers to win
