Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters – Regular Season – Preview & Prediction | NRL 2023

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THE FACTS

When is Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters on and what time does it start? Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters will take place on Friday 12th May, 2023 – 11:00 (UK)

Where is Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters taking place? Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters will take place at BlueBet Stadium in Penrith, Australia

Where can I get tickets for Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters? Click here for ticket information on 2023 NRL matches

What channel is Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters on? Sky Sports Arena will be televising selected NRL games in the UK and you can find their schedule here. For Australian broadcasters, you can find a list here

Where can I stream Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters? If televised on Sky Sports, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go. Alternatively, the match will be available to subscribers of Watch NRL

THE TEAM NEWS

PENRITH PANTHERS

• Penrith Panthers were far from convincing but did enough to seal a first win in three matches as they got the better of New Zealand Warriors last week.
• The reigning premiers are still yet to hit their straps this season and will need to be at the top of their game here as they host Sydney Roosters in a game where Liam Martin will be hoping to make his return from injury.

Starting 13: Edwards, Turuva, Peachey, Crichton, To’o, Luai, Cleary, Leota, Kenny, Fisher-Harris, Sorensen, Hosking, Yeo – Interchanges: Luke, L. Smith, Leniu, Salmon – Reserves: Cogger, Garner, Jenkins, Martin, Henry

Unavailable: Taylan May (Injured), Izack Tago (Injured), Matt Eisenhuth (Injured)

SYDNEY ROOSTERS

• It has been an incredibly inconsistent campaign for Sydney Roosters which has seen them struggle to string performances together and that showed as they were beaten by North Queensland Cowboys.
• The Tricolours were unable to make it three straight wins because of that underwhelming performance and will be without Egan Butcher for this game after he suffered from a head knock last week.

Starting 13: Tedesco, Allan, Suaalii, Bi. Smith, Paulo, Manu, Keary, Waerea-Hagreaves, Br. Smith, Collins, Crichton, N. Butcher, Radley – Interchanges: Hutchison, Baker, Tupouniua, Lodge – Reserves: Turpin, Whyte, Walker, Katoa, May

Unavailable: Connor Watson (Injured), Daniel Tupou (Injured), Egan Butcher (Injured), Paul Momirovski (Injured)

THE PREDICTION

Penrith Panthers and Sydney Roosters will believe they are capable of finishing in the top four but the pair will need to find some greater consistency if they are to do so. Neither side has managed to string impressive results or performances together so far this season and that makes this a tough game to call. Both have won two and lost two of their last four but with defences likely to be on top here, this should be a low-scoring affair with under 42.5 points likely to be scored.