BlueBet Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 16 NRL game between Penrith Panthers and Sydney Roosters. The game kicks off at 7:55 pm with Penrith Panthers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Penrith Panthers vs. Sydney Roosters game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Friday July 1, 2022 at 7:55 pm

Where: BlueBet Stadium

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Sydney Roosters went into the representative rest outside the Top 8 after losing their last three games to the Raiders, Storm and Eels. None of the trio of defeats were overly concerning, but sitting in ninth with a 7-8 record is an uncomfortable crossroads for the star-studded Tricolours with 10 rounds remaining.

It doesn’t get any easier this week, heading out west to face the 14-1 Penrith Panthers for the second time in six rounds. The Panthers’ comprehensive 32-12 victory at the SCG in Round 11 stretched their winning streak over the Roosters to five matches.

The Panthers disposed of the battling Knights (42-6) and Warriors (40-6) in their last two matches, extending their cover record in 2022 to 11-4.

Penrith’s seven-strong NSW contingent has all been named to play five days after the Origin win in Perth, plus another five Pacific Test reps. Victor Radley returns at lock in a timely boost for the Roosters, whose Origin players came through game two unscathed – but Luke Keary remains sidelined due to concussion.

The Panthers have won 23 of their last 24 games at Penrith Stadium and are giving away a massive 15.5-point start here. The Roosters’ pack is one of the few in the NRL capable of matching strides with the premiers but they appear little chance of crafting a valuable upset if the Panthers field anything near a full-strength team.

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