Sharks vs Roosters Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 6, 2026
Last updated: Apr 11, 2026, 7:25AM | Published: Apr 7, 2026, 7:33AM
The Sharks will sqaure off with the Roosters in NRL Round 6 action at Optus Stadium on Saturday, starting at 5:30pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Sharks vs Roosters game, along with the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Cronulla vs Sydney NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Roosters a 58% chance of winning against the Sharks in Round 6 of the 2026 NRL season.
Sharks vs Roosters: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's NRL clash at Optus Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Sharks $2.10, Roosters $1.75
- Line: Sharks +2.5 ($1.91), Roosters -2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 51.5 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 Sharks at $2.10 and the Roosters at $1.75.
The Sharks are 2.5-point underdogs against the Roosters, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Roosters (-2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 51.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Sharks (+2.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 51.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Sharks vs Roosters: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Roosters at $1.75 with Bet365
- Line: Sharks +2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 51.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Sharks vs Roosters best bets are based on world-class modelling and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Sharks vs Roosters: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Sharks vs Roosters at Optus Stadium on Saturday is the Roosters winning 25-22.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Sharks vs Roosters match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live updatestips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Sharks vs Roosters: Try Scorers
Looking for Sharks vs Roosters try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Roosters' Mark Nawaqanitawase is the most likely player to score the first try in Cronulla vs Sydney.
Nawaqanitawase has a 8.8% chance of scoring the first try at Optus Stadium, while the Roosters star has a 51.2% chance of scoring a try at any time during the match.
Scroll down for our complete list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Cronulla Sharks
- Samuel Stonestreet: 7.2% probability
- Sione Katoa: 6.4% probability
- KL Iro: 5.4% probability
- William Kennedy: 4.3% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 4.0% probability
Sydney Roosters
- Mark Nawaqanitawase: 8.8% probability
- Daniel Tupou: 8.5% probability
- James Tedesco: 5.7% probability
- Robert Toia: 4.2% probability
- Hugo Savala: 3.8% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Cronulla Sharks
- Samuel Stonestreet: 44.9% probability
- Sione Katoa: 42.2% probability
- KL Iro: 36.4% probability
- Mawene Hiroti: 30.1% probability
- William Kennedy: 30.1% probability
Sydney Roosters
- Mark Nawaqanitawase: 51.2% probability
- Daniel Tupou: 51.0% probability
- James Tedesco: 38.8% probability
- Robert Toia: 31.1% probability
- Hugo Savala: 28.1% probability
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Sharks vs Roosters game.
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Sharks vs Roosters: Essential Details
The NRL Round 6 clash between the Sharks and Roosters at Optus Stadium is scheduled to commence at 5:30pm AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters
- Date: Saturday 11 April 2026
- Kick-off: 5:30pm AEST
- Location: Optus Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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