The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Penrith Panthers at 1.51 — an implied 61% chance. Sydney Roosters upset it.

• Sydney Roosters: opened 2.55, closed 2.70 (34%)
• Penrith Panthers: opened 1.54, closed 1.51 (61%)
• Draw: opened 23.00, closed 21.00 (4%)

Half-time: Penrith Panthers 0 - 8 Sydney Roosters.

Sydney Roosters — recent form

• 2026-08-09Sydney Roosters 46-6 Parramatta Eels
• 2026-08-01St George Illawarra Dragons 8-26 Sydney Roosters
• 2026-07-30North Queensland Cowboys 12-80 Sydney Roosters
• 2026-07-26Wests Tigers 10-48 Sydney Roosters
• 2026-07-24Newcastle Knights 22-23 Sydney Roosters

Penrith Panthers — recent form

• 2026-08-01Penrith Panthers 42-18 Canberra Raiders
• 2026-07-03Penrith Panthers 36-14 South Sydney Rabbitohs
• 2026-06-20Gold Coast Titans 19-18 Penrith Panthers