Rabbitohs vs Roosters Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 5, 2025
Mar 31, 2025, 12:21AM
The Rabbitohs will take on the Roosters in NRL Round 5 action at Stadium Australia on Friday, starting at 8:00pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Rabbitohs vs Roosters game, as well as the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's South Sydney vs Sydney NRL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Rabbitohs a 53% chance of beating the Roosters in Round 5 of the 2025 NRL season.
Rabbitohs vs Roosters: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at Stadium Australia are listed here:
- Head to Head: Rabbitohs $1.65, Roosters $2.25
- Line: Rabbitohs -3.5 ($1.91), Roosters +3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 49.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Rabbitohs at $1.65 and the Roosters at $2.25.
The Rabbitohs are listed as 3.5-point favourites against the Roosters, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Roosters (+3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 49.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Roosters (+3.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 49.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 56% of the time.
Rabbitohs vs Roosters: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Roosters at $2.25 with Bet365
- Line: Roosters +3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 49.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Rabbitohs vs Roosters betting tips are based on complex modelling and wagering intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Rabbitohs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Roosters to win is our preferred option due to the 2.2% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Rabbitohs vs Roosters: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rabbitohs vs Roosters at Stadium Australia on Friday is the Rabbitohs winning 23-21.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Souths vs Roosters match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Rabbitohs vs Roosters: Try Scorers
Looking for Rabbitohs vs Roosters try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Rabbitohs' Mikaele Ravalawa is the most likely player to score the first try in South Sydney vs Sydney.
Ravalawa has a 9.5% chance of scoring the first try at Stadium Australia, while the Rabbitohs star has a 51.6% chance of scoring a try at any time during the match.
Scroll down for the complete list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Mikaele Ravalawa: 9.5% probability
- Latrell Mitchell: 8.8% probability
- Isaiah Tass: 6.0% probability
- Cody Walker: 5.5% probability
- Jye Gray: 5.4% probability
Sydney Roosters
- Dominic Young: 8.8% probability
- Daniel Tupou: 7.8% probability
- James Tedesco: 5.9% probability
- Angus Crichton: 4.0% probability
- Billy Smith: 3.6% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Mikaele Ravalawa: 51.6% probability
- Latrell Mitchell: 51.4% probability
- Isaiah Tass: 37.4% probability
- Jye Gray: 36.0% probability
- Cody Walker: 35.6% probability
Sydney Roosters
- Dominic Young: 50.0% probability
- Daniel Tupou: 47.3% probability
- James Tedesco: 39.3% probability
- Angus Crichton: 26.6% probability
- Robert Toia: 25.4% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the Rabbitohs vs Roosters game.
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Rabbitohs vs Roosters: Essential Details
The NRL Round 5 clash between the Rabbitohs and Roosters at Stadium Australia is scheduled to commence at 8:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Sydney Roosters
- Date: Friday 4 April 2025
- Kick-off: 8:00pm AEDT
- Location: Stadium Australia
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Souths vs Roosters predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our rugby league tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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