Sydney Roosters v Newcastle Knights
Sunday, March 25, 6:30pm (AEDT)
Allianz Stadium, Sydney


This will be like a school reunion for plenty of the Knights players this week as they take on their former club. Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Tautau Moga, Connor Watson, Mitchell Pearce and Aidan Guerra all spent some time at Bondi either in the top grade or juniors, and will have a point to prove on Sunday afternoon.
FormThe Roosters were stunned in their season opener by a gritty Wests Tigers team, losing 10-8, before dominating Canterbury 30-12. The Roosters are 1-1 ATS with a 2-0 under record. Newcastle have started off their 2018 campaign with back-to-back wins, downing Manly 19-18 in golden point before a sensational 30-28 win in Canberra. The Knights are 2-0 ATS with a 1-1 total number. 
Key MatchupLuke Keary v Connor Watson: The Roosters attack looked much improved in the win over the Bulldogs and it also coincided with the return of Luke Keary to the side after missing the Round 1 clash against the Tigers. Keary had two try-assists and scored a try in the 30-12 win over the Bulldogs and he’ll be looking to get a points decision over former Rooster Connor Watson this week. Watson was mainly used as a utility in his time at the Roosters and will want to prove to the Roosters hierarchy that he deserved a spot in the starting 13. Watson was very strong in last week’s win over the Raiders, scoring a try and setting up another.


Stats That Matter
– The Sydney Roosters hold a 29-19-2 advantage all-time over Newcastle.
– The Roosters have won four straight and eight of their last nine against the Knights with all of those wins coming by margins of 16-plus.
– The Roosters have scored 28-plus in six of their last eight against the Knights.
– The Roosters have won five straight against the Knights at Allianz Stadium.
– The Roosters are 15-6 under when favoured at Allianz by more than a converted try.
– The Chooks have covered just 2 of their last 7 at Allianz when favoured by more 6.5.
– The Roosters have covered just 2 of their last 7 at Allianz after scoring 30.
– The Knights have covered 5 of their last 7 road games.
Final ThoughtsThere should be plenty of fire in this clash with all of the ex-Roosters now at the Knights. The Wolf has been guilty of not giving the Knights the respect they deserve and thinks they’ll put up a good challenge to the Roosters here. The Roosters looked much better in the win over the Bulldogs last week and it’s only a matter of time before they hit top gear. The Roosters have won four straight and eight of their last nine against the Knights, and should get the cash again by a margin of 1-12 points.
How It’s Shaping UpSydney by 8
Recommended BetsBest: Sydney 1-12 ($3)
Value: 1st Tryscorer & Match Winner – Latrell Mitchell/Sydney ($13)
First Tryscorer: Latrell Mitchell ($11)

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