Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Wests Tigers Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
Wrapping up Saturday’s NRL action is a showdown between Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and Wests Tigers with two points currently separating the pair in the table.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / Australia – Channel 9 / US – Some matches are televised live on Fox Sports
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Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs team news
Stephen Crichton stands a faint chance of featuring but the likelihood is that injury will rule the Bulldogs captain out, whilst Jacob Preston came through last weekend’s game with no issues.
Squad: Connor Tracey, Jacob Kiraz, Matt Burton, Enari Tuala, Jethro Rinakama, Sean O'Sullivan, Lachlan Galvin, Max King, Bailey Hayward, Leo Thompson, Jaeman Salmon, Jacob Preston, Harry Hayes, Kurt Mann, Josh Curran, Jack Underhill, Lipoi Hopoi, Marcelo Montoya, Gordon Chan Kum Tong, Viliame Kikau, Jed Reardon, Stephen Crichton
Wests Tigers team news
Wests Tigers are without Bunty Afoa, who is suspended, whilst captain Apisai Koroisau likely faces a late fitness test which should determine his involvement.
Squad: Jahream Bula, Sunia Turuva, Heamasi Makasini, Starford To'a, Jeral Skelton, Jarome Luai, Adam Doueihi, Terrell May, Jared Haywood, Fonua Pole, Samuela Fainu, Sione Fainu, Alex Twal, Latu Fainu, Ethan Roberts, Alex Seyfarth, Josese Lanyon, Faaletino Tavana, Kit Laulilii, Junior Tupou, Javon Andrews, Apisai Koroisau
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Wests Tigers prediction
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs saw their three-game winning streak brought to a screeching halt most recently by Canberra Raiders, who took advantage of an off-colour Bulldogs, to win 16-40. It was a dire performance defensively and something Canterbury must clean up on moving forward. However, they now turn their attention to an opponent with their own struggles.
Wests Tigers recently suffered the ignominy of losing to the rock bottom Dragons, only the latter’s second victory all season in the NRL. That was following up by a thumping defeat at the hands of New Zealand Warriors, making it four straight losses for the Tigers. Confidence is low and they are not playing well currently. The Bulldogs are expected to take advantage and extend their miserable run.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Wests Tigers tip: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs to win
