Match Info
NRL - Round 11Date: 16 May 2026, SaturdayLocation: Suncorp Stadium (Brisbane)Referee: Smith T. (Aus)Where to Watch on TV: | |
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Australia | Fox League, Foxtel Now, Kayo Sports, NRL |
France | beIN Connect, beIN Sports 3 |
New-zealand | SKY Go NZ |
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Sydney Roosters |
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North Queensland Cowboys |
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- The most likely Over/Under: 56.50
- The most likely Handicap: 1 (-14)
- The best margin for this event is 6.3%, offered by

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Sydney Roosters 77.2% | Draw 3.4% | North Queensland Cowboys 19.4% |
Initial Probability (when we started the analysis)
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:Sydney Roosters has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.8%)North Queensland Cowboys has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.9%)Sydney Roosters - North Queensland Cowboys Predictions
Expected Score (Market Odds): 35:21 
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Lineups
| Starting Lineups |
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1. Tedesco J.
| 1. Drinkwater S.
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2. Tupou D.
| 2. Burns B.
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3. Savala H.
| 3. Purdue J.
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4. Toia R.
| 4. Chester T.
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5. Ramsey C.
| 5. Laybutt Z.
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6. Cherry-Evans D.
| 6. Sutton L.
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7. Walker S.
| 7. Clifford J.
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8. Whyte N.
| 8. Mikaele T.
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9. Robson R.
| 9. Mahoney R.
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10. Collins L.
| 10. Lodge M.
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11. Crichton A.
| 11. Luki H.
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12. Wong S.
| 12. McIntyre S.
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13. Watson C.
| 13. Cotter R.
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| Substitutes |
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14. Butcher E.
| 14. Kerrisk X.
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15. Leniu S.
| 15. Neame G.
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16. Butcher N.
| 16. Derby R.
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17. Foketi S.
| 17. Hess C.
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18. Pauga F.
| 18. Greig W.
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19. Foley R.
| 19. King E.
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| Coaches |
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. Robinson T.
| . Payten T.
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Key Events of the Match
- 1st Half (6 - 18)
- 09:07, Ramsey C. (Try),
- 10:37, Walker S. (Conversion Goal),
- 22:15, Burns B. (Try),
- 23:40, Clifford J. (Conversion Goal),
- 27:51, Drinkwater S. (Try),
- 29:22, Clifford J. (Conversion Goal),
- 31:24, Burns B. (Try),
- 32:53, Clifford J. (Conversion Goal),
- 2nd Half (6 - 0)
- 54:44, Savala H. (Conversion Goal),
- 56:16, Walker S. (Try),
Preview
Get ready for a battle between the top and the middle of the table (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NRL (Play Offs: ) and 9).In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sydney won 3.Sydney has shown excellent form with a series of wins in recent matches (last 5 games: 5 wins).North Queensland's form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).North Queensland may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times. In this match, Sydney is seen as the favorite.In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Sydney won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 424:359. (average 21.2:18).Including home matches between the teams, Sydney won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 255:200. (average 21.3:16.7).
Form
✺ - easy match;
✺ - difficult match;
Latest Head to Head
| Australian NRL | | | 22.06.25 | Sydney Roosters - North Queensland Cowboys | 42:8 | | 02.06.24 | Sydney Roosters - North Queensland Cowboys | 16:18 | | 07.05.23 | Sydney Roosters - North Queensland Cowboys | 6:20 | | 13.08.22 | Sydney Roosters - North Queensland Cowboys | 32:18 | | 02.04.22 | North Queensland Cowboys - Sydney Roosters | 4:28 | | 17.07.21 | North Queensland Cowboys - Sydney Roosters | 18:34 | | 15.05.21 | Sydney Roosters - North Queensland Cowboys | 30:16 |
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