Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Only two points and two places separate Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and South Sydney Rabbitohs in the table, so a big game lies ahead head.
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Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs team news
No sooner had he returned to action, a reoccurrence of a hamstring injury has ruled out Sitili Tupouniua, with Alekolasimi Jones set to replace him.
Squad: Connor Tracey, Jacob Kiraz, Matt Burton, Enari Tuala, Jethro Rinakama, Stephen Crichton, Lachlan Galvin, Max King, Bailey Hayward, Leo Thompson, Viliame Kikau, Jacob Preston, Jaeman Salmon, Kurt Mann, Josh Curran, Harry Hayes, Alekolasimi Jones, Bronson Xerri, Jake Turpin, Jack Underhill, Sean O'Sullivan, Jonathan Sua
South Sydney Rabbitohs team news
South Sydney Rabbitohs are dealing with a hamstring issue themselves, having lost Ashton Ward for the year with the same injury. Campbell Graham is back after recovering from a calf problem.
Squad: Matthew Dufty, Alex Johnston, Tallis Duncan, Jack Wighton, Campbell Graham, Cody Walker, Jayden Sullivan, Tevita Tatola, Brandon Smith, Keaon Koloamatangi, David Fifita, Adam Elliott, Cameron Murray, Jye Gray, Lachlan Hubner, Sean Keppie, Euan Aitken, Peter Mamouzelos, Edward Kosi, Jonah Glover, Liam Le Blanc, John Radel
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs South Sydney Rabbitohs prediction
The stakes are high between these two teams and the battle should be fierce with a victory being absolutely massive for either side. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have won three from their last four, most recently losing a thriller 20-18 away to Sydney Roosters in which they pushed the high-flying Roosters to their limits.
South Sydney Rabbitohs continues to trade victory with defeat, having failed to string together consecutive wins since late June. That inconsistency is a worry after they got the better of Parramatta Eels last time out. But when you consider the magnitude of this fixture, it’s unlikely to be a free-flowing one as each team prioritises a solid defence and shutting down the opposition. This makes backing under 43.5 points being scored a high value play, rather than focusing on the actual winner.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs South Sydney Rabbitohs tip: Under 43.5 total points
