Sydney Roosters vs Manly Sea Eagles Predictions: Hosts can claim points and bragging rights

Saturday provides a highly-anticipated battle of the beaches as Sydney Roosters host rivals Manly Sea Eagles at the Allianz Stadium (10:35, Sky Sports Action). With the Roosters in fourth place in the NRL table and the Sea Eagles just one spot behind, there’s even more spice added to this local grudge match.

The Roosters have been impressive in front of their own fans of late and home advantage might just see them through in this one against their old rivals, as suggested in my Sydney Roosters vs Manly Sea Eagles predictions below.

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Despite suffering a defeat to Melbourne Storm last time out, Roosters head coach Trent Robinson has selected the same 17-man squad for this weekend’s derby clash.

As for the Sea Eagles, Tommy Talau has been moved to the wing to replace Lehi Hopoate who is recovering from an eye socket injury.

Ben Trbojevic moves to the centres and Corey Waddell comes into the back-row, while Taniela Paseka makes a welcomed return to the starting lineup at prop after featuring off the bench in the 38-8 home win over the Gold Coast Titans last time out.

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Sydney Roosters are the 2/5 favourites to claim the two points on Saturday morning, while rivals Manly are 2/1 to make the short trip home with the victory and the bragging rights.

A draw between these sides is available at 22/1, while over 50.5 total points is currently 5/6.

Sydney Roosters -8 handicap @ 1/1

The Allianz Arena factor might well prove the difference in this one, with the Roosters winning four of their last five NRL games on their own patch.

Manly have not managed to beat the Roosters in the Moore Park area of Sydney in the NRL since back in 2017 and their recent away form suggests they might struggle to end that wait this weekend.

The Sea Eagles have lost all of their last four road games against the Dolphins, Penrith Panthers, South Sydney Rabbitohs and North Queensland Cowboys.

Look to the Roosters to not only win but fall on the right side of the handicap against a Sea Eagles side that struggle on their travels, even if it’s a hop across the city on Saturday.

Under 50.5 total points @ 10/11

Looking back at results in this fixture with games played at the home of the Roosters, under 50.5 total points would have landed in 12 of the last 13 NRL games between these sides.

With a solid trend like that and with the added pressure of two teams battling at the top end of the table, under 50.5 total points looks to be the way to go once again on Saturday.

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