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As the St. George Illawarra Dragons prepare to host the Sydney Roosters on April 25, 2026, fans can anticipate a compelling clash in the NRL. Recent form suggests a stark contrast between the two sides; the Dragons have struggled, securing no wins in their last five outings, which may reflect tactical inefficiencies both in defense and attack. This slump could be detrimental as they face a Roosters team that has emerged stronger, winning three of their last five matches.
The Sydney Roosters have showcased a potent offense, capitalizing on their speed and ball-handling abilities, while their disciplined defense has often stifled opponents’ scoring opportunities. With their current momentum, they enter this match as significant favorites, evidenced by bookmakers’ odds of 1.17 for an away victory compared to the Dragons’ 5.32 to secure a home win.
While the Dragons will be keen to leverage home advantage, they must rectify their form quickly to compete effectively. A predicted final score of 18:35 reflects the expectations of an uphill battle for St. George Illawarra. However, in rugby league, surprises can happen, and the Dragons will be eager to prove the odds wrong.
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| St. George Illawarra 17.4% |
Draw 3.5% |
Sydney 79.1% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 18:35
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.3 | 25 | 1.2 | |
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4.54 | 23 | 1.21 | |
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6 | 26 | 1.11 | |
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5.27 | 27.67 | 1.18 |
Latest Results
| 18.04.26 South Sydney Rabbitohs – St. George Illawarra Dragons – 30:12 10.04.26 St. George Illawarra Dragons – Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles – 18:28 04.04.26 St. George Illawarra Dragons – North Queensland Cowboys – 0:32 29.03.26 Gold Coast Titans – St. George Illawarra Dragons – 22:14 22.03.26 Parramatta Eels – St. George Illawarra Dragons – 30:20 |
11.04.26 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – Sydney Roosters – 22:34 26.03.26 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles – Sydney Roosters – 16:33 20.03.26 Sydney Roosters – Penrith Panthers – 4:40 13.03.26 Sydney Roosters – South Sydney Rabbitohs – 26:18 06.03.26 New Zealand Warriors – Sydney Roosters – 42:18 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 12.07.25 St. George Illawarra Dragons – Sydney Roosters – 24:31 25.04.25 Sydney Roosters – St. George Illawarra Dragons – 46:18 16.02.25 St. George Illawarra Dragons – Sydney Roosters – 26:8 07.07.24 Sydney Roosters – St. George Illawarra Dragons – 42:12 25.04.24 St. George Illawarra Dragons – Sydney Roosters – 18:60 |
Standings
Main
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Penrith Panthers | 7 | 6 | 1 | 229:94 | 12 |
| 2 | New Zealand Warriors | 7 | 5 | 2 | 222:138 | 10 |
| 3 | Wests Tigers | 6 | 4 | 2 | 176:113 | 10 |
| 4 | South Sydney Rabbitohs | 6 | 4 | 2 | 174:144 | 10 |
| 5 | Manly Sea Eagles | 6 | 3 | 3 | 178:140 | 8 |
| 6 | Newcastle Knights | 6 | 4 | 2 | 154:142 | 8 |
| 7 | Canterbury Bulldogs | 5 | 3 | 2 | 101:96 | 8 |
| 8 | Brisbane Broncos | 7 | 4 | 3 | 154:159 | 8 |
| 9 | NQ Cowboys | 7 | 4 | 3 | 165:181 | 8 |
| 10 | Sydney Roosters | 5 | 3 | 2 | 115:138 | 8 |
| 11 | Cronulla Sharks | 6 | 3 | 3 | 158:152 | 6 |
| 12 | Dolphins | 6 | 2 | 4 | 138:165 | 6 |
| 13 | Canberra Raiders | 7 | 3 | 4 | 141:204 | 6 |
| 14 | Melbourne Storm | 7 | 2 | 5 | 182:184 | 4 |
| 15 | Gold Coast Titans | 7 | 2 | 5 | 146:176 | 4 |
| 16 | Parramatta Eels | 6 | 2 | 4 | 124:226 | 4 |
| 17 | St. George Illawarra Dragons | 7 | 0 | 7 | 98:203 | 0 |
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