Penrith got off to the perfect start in the opening round as they picked up the two competition points against Cronulla in Las Vegas.
Ivan Cleary’s side will now face the Sydney Roosters in Round 2, having put the Chooks to the sword in the first week of the finals last year and stringing together a run of 10 consecutive wins over their rivals.
Penrith Panthers NRL game this week
The Panthers will take on the Roosters at CommBank Stadium on Friday, March 14 at 8:05 pm (AEDT).
Panthers predicted team list vs. Roosters for Round 2
1. Dylan Edwards
2. Casey McLean
3. Izack Tago
4. Paul Alamoti
5. Brian To’o
6. Jack Cole
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Moses Leota
9. Mitch Kenny
10. Lindsay Smith
11. Scott Sorensen
12. Liam Martin
13. Isaah Yeo
14. Daine Laurie
15. Isaiah Papali’i
16. Luke Garner
17. Matthew Eisenhuth
Panthers latest team news for Round 2
Brian To’o is set to be back on deck after missing the opener in Vegas with a hamstring issue.
The winger could be a straight swap for Casey McLean, who suffered a head knock in Round 1, or Ivan Cleary could opt to shuffle his backline.
Due to the extended time between their games, McLean could feature with Luke Garner dropping to the bench and Paul Alamoti sliding into the centres to accommodate To’o.
Jack Cole got the nod over Blaize Talagi for the opener and will keep hold of the No.6 jersey for this one.
Liam Henry remains sidelined with a shoulder injury with Matthew Eisenhuth and Luron Patea set to fight it out for the remaining spot on the bench as a result.
Panthers vs Roosters Prediction and Tips – NRL Round 2, 2025
The Panthers will face the Roosters in NRL Round 2 action at Panthers Stadium on Friday, beginning at 8:00pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider’s prediction and tips for the Panthers vs Roosters game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday’s Penrith vs Sydney NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Panthers an 84% chance of beating the Roosters in Round 2 of the 2025 NRL season.
Panthers vs Roosters: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Friday’s NRL clash at Panthers Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Panthers $1.15, Roosters $5.50
- Line: Panthers -16.5 ($1.91), Roosters +16.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 49.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Panthers at $1.15 and the Roosters at $5.50.
The Panthers are listed as 16.5-point favourites against the Roosters, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Roosters (+16.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 49.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider’s model, the Roosters (+16.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 49.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 61% of the time.
Panthers vs Roosters: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Roosters at $5.50 with Bet365
- Line: Roosters +16.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 49.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider’s Panthers vs Roosters betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and betting expertise to give you the best possible advice 24/7.
While the Panthers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Roosters to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Panthers vs Roosters: Prediction
Stats Insider’s predicted final score for Panthers vs Roosters at Panthers Stadium this Friday is the Panthers winning 29-14.
This prediction is based on each team’s average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Panthers vs Roosters match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Panthers vs Roosters game.
As always, see Stats Insider’s Best Bets to get betting tips on every NRL match, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Panthers vs Roosters: Essential Details
The NRL Round 2 clash between the Panthers and Roosters at Panthers Stadium is scheduled to begin at 8:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters
- Date: Friday 14 March 2025
- Kick-off: 8:00pm AEDT
- Location: Panthers Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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