The Gabba will play host to Thursday's Round 22 NRL game between Brisbane Broncos and Sydney Roosters. The game kicks off at 7:50 pm with Brisbane Broncos heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Brisbane Broncos vs. Sydney Roosters game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Thursday July 27, 2023 at 7:50 pm

Where: The Gabba

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Brisbane Broncos vs Sydney Roosters Odds

Brisbane Broncos vs Sydney Roosters Preview

Competition co-leaders Brisbane Broncos are aiming to consolidate their top-two position against a Sydney Roosters side that enjoyed a long-awaited turnaround in Round 21 but need to keep winning to stay in the finals frame.

The Broncos have won six of their last seven, with the return of Reece Walsh and Payne Haas – along with a blistering performance from centre Kotoni Staggs – spearheading a 36-20 win over Souths on the Sunshine Coast after they trailed at halftime.

The Broncos welcome Origin forward Thomas Flegler (foot) back, with Keenan Palasia slipping back to the bench.

Winger Deine Mariner and back-rower Brendan Piakura come into the starting side for suspended duo Jesse Arthars and Martin Taupau.

After winning just two of their previous nine games and sliding to 14th, the Roosters – with the second-worst attacking stats in the NRL – blew Gold Coast away on the road last Saturday, leading 36-0 early in the second half.

The Tricolours took their foot off the gas in a 36-18 win, but the signs were highly encouraging. Embattled NSW skipper James Tedesco was in vintage touch.

The Roosters’ only change sees Victor Radley (hamstring) return at lock, with Siua Wong the player to drop out of the 17.

The Roosters have won five of the clubs’ last six encounters, including victories at Suncorp (24-20) and the SCG (34-16) last season.

But Trent Robinson’s side has struggled to handle the attacking firepower of the competition’s top sides over the past couple of months – and no team’s offence is more dangerous than the Broncos’.

11 of Brisbane’s 14 wins this season were by 8+ margins and they look a solid bet to cover.

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