NRL round 3, 2022: Rabbitohs v Roosters free tips & odds

Rabbitohs v Roosters Friday March 25, 2022

South Sydney plays arch rival Sydney Roosters at Accor Stadium in Sydney on Friday night, March 25. Read on for our match preview, prediction and odds update for the clash at the SCG.

This is, of course, a traditional derby between two of the oldest rivals in the game, and this one has some extra spice on top given the events of their latest meeting.


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Souths Latrell Mitchell, a former Roosters star, smashed great friend and Roosters centre Joey Manu with a high shot that left Manu with a fractured cheekbone. Souths won that match easily and went on to finish runners-up in the grand final, with the suspended Mitchell watching on from the sidelines.

It will be fascinating to see how the match starts, though the Roosters players have pledged not to get caught up in any emotion.

Both these teams were regarded as contenders heading into the season, so there is a lot at stake here, especially for South, who have dropped their opening two matches.

Sydney’s weather forecast is miserable which could turn this match into even more of a tough slog, with the over/under points set at a low 37.5 points.


Rabbitohs v Roosters team news for round 3

South have made some much needed back-line changes with Taane Milne at left centre, replacing Jaxson Paulo, who has switched to the right win. Paulo was poor in attack against the Storm last week, with an inability to get the ball out to star winger Alex Johnston to work his magic.  

Meanwhile, the Roosters have some doubt over Sitili Topouniua (head knock), though he has been named in the back row. Joey Manu should be OK despite a minor knee injury.

Second-rower Nat Butcher has been elevated to the starting side at the expense of NSW rep Angus Crichton, a former Bunnies star.


Rabbitohs v Roosters

Kick-off: 8.05pm local time
Venue: Accor Stadium
Head to head odds: South Sydney $2.30, Roosters $1.64
Line: South Sydney (+3.5 points) $1.90, Sydney Roosters (-3.5 points) $1.90
Match total: 37.5 points: over $1.95, under $1.85


Rabbitohs v Roosters free betting tips

Our NRL betting expert has highlighted his free tips for Friday night’s game.

Alex Johnston to score 2+ tries at $5.10

The Rabbitohs flyer does not often miss out and should be afforded a little more space this time. We will back the all-time great to cross at least twice here.

Souths +3.5 points/match total under 37.5

The Bunnies simply need to get on the board. Their attack is misfiring but they should be able to muscle up in defence and turn this into a low-scoring arm wrestle. Souths look slightly more battle-hardened.


South Sydney v Sydney Roosters prediction 25-3-2022

The bookies have the Roosters as hot favourites to win this one but we can’t get their disappoining display from the first round out of our heads. They were good against Manly, but we should not undersell the Rabbitohs who still have a high-class forward pack, even if they are missing halfback Adam Reynolds and centre Dane Gagai. They need to stand up here and we think they will. Our Rabbitohs v Roosters prediction: Rabbitohs by 4 points.


Rabbitohs v Roosters lowdown

How can I watch the Souths-Sydney Roosters clash?

Nine, Fox League and KAYO will telecast the game.

How can I bet on the Rabbitohs-Roosters match?

All of the top International betting sites will offer markets on the NRL.

What time does the NRL Round 3 South Sydney v Roosters game start?

The match kicks off at 8.05pm AEDT

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