Sydney Roosters v Penrith Panthers: NRL Saturday preview

Sydney Roosters are out to complete the double over a Penrith Panthers side who have only one win to their name so far in the NRL this season.

These two powerhouses find themselves in the unfamiliar position of 15th and 16th spots on the ladder after poor starts to the campaign.

However, the Roosters should head into the game with more confidence, having already beaten the Panthers once.

Penrith started the season looking to win their fifth premiership on the bounce but are now struggling just to make the top eight.

The Panthers can never be written off though and a win over the Roosters could kick-start their season and begin the revival.

The season is only seven rounds old, but it’s a huge game for both sides.

Sydney Roosters v Penrith Panthers betting preview

Roosters on a high

It has been a tough start to the season for the Roosters, winning just two games from six.

However, the two victories have been big ones. They beat the Panthers on their own patch in Round 2 and last week they also won at Brisbane Broncos.

Now they have to show some good form back on home soil at Allianz Stadium as they attempt to complete the double over Penrith for the first time in a decade.

When they met in Round 2, the Roosters won by six points and they can be backed at 3.60 to win by 1-12 on this occasion as well.

The Roosters also head into the game on the back of a 10-point win over the Broncos, so they have shown they can still knock over the top teams.

Dominic Young is always a big threat for the Roosters and has 16 tries in his last 13 games at Allianz Stadium.

He can be backed at 7.00 to score the first try of the game, or 1.77 to score at anytime.

Kenny back for Panthers

Penrith have been missing some key players and hope the return of Mitch Kenny will help them return to winning ways.

Kenny is back to bolster a forward pack that has struggled so far this season.

The Panthers will also be relying on the likes of Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo to help guide them through these difficult times.

Cleary needs four points to break the club’s all-time scoring record and would love to do it on Saturday.

The star halfback gets the bulk of his points with the boot but also chips in with crucial tries and he is priced at 4.25 to score a try at anytime on Saturday.

Penrith have a great record at Allianz Stadium, winning their last two games there and are 2.90 to win on their latest visit by 13+ points.

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Sydney Roosters v Penrith Panthers odds

Sydney Roosters - 2.30
Penrith Panthers - 1.62

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