Warriors vs Roosters Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 1, 2026

The Warriors will face the Roosters in NRL Round 1 action at Go Media Stadium on Friday, March 6, commencing at 6:00pm AEDT.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Warriors vs Roosters game, plus the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of New Zealand vs Sydney 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Roosters a 63% chance of beating the Warriors in Round 1 of the 2026 NRL season.

Warriors vs Roosters: Odds

The latest Bet365 betting odds for this NRL clash at Go Media Stadium are listed here:

• Head to Head: Warriors $2.45, Roosters $1.56
• Line: Warriors +5.5 ($1.91), Roosters -5.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 40.5 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 Warriors at $2.45 and the Roosters at $1.56.

The Warriors are listed as 5.5-point underdogs against the Roosters, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Roosters (-5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 40.5 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 (-5.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 40.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Warriors vs Roosters: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Roosters at $1.56 with Bet365
• Line: Roosters -5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 40.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

Stats Insider's Warriors vs Roosters predictions are based on detailed modelling and wagering experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.

Warriors vs Roosters: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Warriors vs Roosters at Go Media Stadium is the Roosters winning 22-17.

This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Warriors vs Roosters match on Friday, March 6, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.

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Warriors vs Roosters: Essential Details

The NRL Round 1 clash between the Warriors and Roosters at Go Media Stadium is scheduled to begin at 6:00pm AEDT on Friday, March 6.

• Teams: New Zealand Warriors vs Sydney Roosters
• Date: Friday 6 March 2026
• Kick-off: 6:00pm AEDT
• Location: Go Media Stadium

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our Warriors vs Roosters predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our rugby league tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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