Friday night action kicks off at Go Media Stadium as the NZ Warriors host the Roosters in the opening game of the double-header. With new faces, key injuries and plenty of early-season intrigue, punters should read on for our full betting insights and best tips for the clash.
The New Zealand Warriors host the Sydney Roosters at Go Media Stadium to open the first Friday night double-header of the 2026 season. The Roosters impressed many last year despite bowing out in the opening week of the finals, and they return in 2026 with serious premiership ambitions, bolstered by a refreshed squad led by veteran playmaker Daly Cherry-Evans.
Betting Insights
- Sydney has won eight of its last nine matches against New Zealand. – $1.55 With Unibet – Bet Here
- Each of the last five matches between New Zealand and Sydney at Go Media Stadium have gone UNDER the total match points line. – $1.89 With Unibet –Bet Here
- Sam Walker has scored a try in each of his last three appearances against New Zealand. – $4.40 With Unibet – Bet Here
- Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has scored a try in three of his last four Round 1 appearances.- $3.60 With Unibet – Bet Here
- Angus Crichton has scored a try in each of Sydney’s last two matches. – $3.75 With Unibet – Bet Here
- Mark Nawaqanitawase has scored two or more tries in each of Sydney’s last three matches outside of NSW. – $4.30 With Unibet – Bet Here
View our line, try scorer & match points tips below
Our Bets
- $200 Roosters -5.5 – $1.89 With Unibet – Bet Here
- $100 Nawaqanitawase Anytime Try – $1.83 With Unibet – Bet Here
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