Friday night will see another chapter added to the Book of Feuds, as the Rabbitohs host their long-time archrival the Roosters at Accor Stadium. With the Rabbitohs a week removed from their massive upset win over the Panthers, they welcome back Latrell Mitchell just in time for this mammoth clash. With both these teams rated almost identically in the market, we should be in for a cracking contest here, let’s dive in.
Also, don’t forget to head to our NRL tips page for more previews, analysis and betting tips for every NRL match of every round!
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Sydney Roosters
Location: Accor Stadium – Sydney Olympic Park
Date: Friday, 4th April
Time: 8:00pm AEDT
Odds: Rabbitohs ($1.77) vs Roosters ($2.05)
Line: Rabbitohs -1.5
Points: 46.5
Odds and lines provided with thanks to Ladbrokes. Note that odds and lines can fluctuate throughout the week and are correct at the time of writing.
Match Preview
As mentioned, the Rabbitohs are fresh off their biggest win of the season over the Panthers last week, and the Bunnies currently sit 7th on the ladder, with a 3-1 record. It’s been a tremendous turn around by the Rabbitohs under SuperCoach Wayne Bennett, with the team looking far more disciplined early in the season. With the return of Latrell Mitchell at centre, the attack should be far more dangerous, and the Roosters could be in for a rough night on their right edge.
The Roosters are coming off a second straight defeat last week, losing 30-12 to the Titans at home in a result that all but confirms this Roosters team isn’t a top squad in the year 2025. The Chooks actually led the game 12-8 with 20 minutes left, but Titans’ halfback Jayden Campbell took over the game with a 90-metre intercept try, which started an 18-minute period of dominance for the Titans who scored four unanswered tries to win the game. The Roosters made 19 errors and couldn’t do enough with all the quality ball they had to cross the line more than twice. Concerning times.
The Roosters have been dominant over the past few seasons in this rivalry, including two wins from two last season. In round 3, the Roosters hosted the Rabbitohs at Allianz Stadium going off as 3.5-point home favourites, with a total of 40.5. The result was never in doubt, with the Roosters leading 24-0 after 50 minutes, before scoring another four unanswered tries in the final 20 minutes to record a dominant 48-6 win.
In the final round of the season, the Rabbitohs hosted the Roosters at Accor Stadium, with the Chooks this time closing as 9.5-point road favourites, with a total of 52.5. Again, the Roosters were dominant, leading 36-10 after 70 minutes. Three late tries to the Rabbitohs had them cover the spread, eventually going down 36-28, but the result was never in doubt.
The Roosters were listed as 2.5-point road favourites on the lookahead; however, the favourite has since flipped, with the Bunnies currently 2.5-point home favourites. I made the game around a pick em’ prior to the confirmation of Latrell Mitchell returning, so can easily get to this number. Not much value here.
Looking towards the total, it opened 48.5 before some under money came into the market, pushing the total down to 46.5/47.5. I have a fair total 51.5, so believe there is a bit of value in the over in this game. The other reason I like the over is the rumblings that there will be a crackdown this week with high tackles, and that any high tackle will be a sinbin. We all know these teams hate each other, and there is a high likelihood of a sinbin or six, which should be great for the overs.
Over 46.5 points
$1.90 (1.5 Units)
Same Game Multi
Throughout the 2025 NRL season we’ll be putting together a fun same game multi for every match at BoomBet using their BetShare feature.
To follow our multi, just click on the BoomBet BetShare button below and our same game multi selections will be added straight into your bet slip on BoomBet. You can then enter how much you wish to wager, and with a single click, your bet has been placed!
Leg 1: Roosters (+8.5) – I don’t think either team has a big win in them for this matchup, so I’ll take the Roosters to keep this within 8 points.
Leg 2: L Mitchell (1+ try) – First game back for Latrell and he has been named in the centres. Playing on the left side, I’d be very surprised if Latrell doesn’t get at least one this week.
Leg 3: J Tedesco (1+ try) – Tedesco has easily been the most potent attacking weapon for the Roosters this season, however at this stage he has zero tries to show for it. He’s due.
SGM Odds: $7.50 at BoomBet
