Canterbury Bulldogs vs Manly Sea Eagles Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
Canterbury Bulldogs can make it back-to-back home wins but face a tough challenge against high-flying Manly Sea Eagles.
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Canterbury Bulldogs team news
Canterbury Bulldogs should get their skipper Stephen Crichton back from injury here and could also have both Jacob Kiraz and Kurt Mann available as well.
Squad: Connor Tracey, Jacob Kiraz, Bronson Xerri, Stephen Crichton, Enari Tuala, Matt Burton, Lachlan Galvin, Max King, Kurt Mann, Leo Thompson, Sitili Tupouniua, Jaeman Salmon, Harry Hayes, Bailey Hayward, Jed Reardon, Jack Underhill, Josh Curran, Jethro Rinakama, Logan Spinks, Lipoi Hopoi, Alex Conti, Alekolasimi Jones
Manly Sea Eagles team news
Whilst Manly Sea Eagles are without Clayton Faulalo due to a hamstring injury, there is more positive news with Tom Trobojevic back fit and ready to return following a hamstring issue of his own.
Squad: Tom Trbojevic, Jason Saab, Tolutau Koula, Reuben Garrick, Lehi Hopoate, Luke Brooks, Jamal Fogarty, Taniela Paseka, Brandon Wakeham, Kobe Hetherington, Haumole Olakau'atu, Ben Trbojevic, Jake Trbojevic, Jake Simpkin, Nathan Brown, Ethan Bullemor, Simione Laiafi, Josh Feledy, Joey Walsh, Hugo Hart, Blake Wilson, Jackson Shereb
Canterbury Bulldogs vs Manly Sea Eagles prediction
Manly Sea Eagles are trying to force their way above New Zealand Warriors into second-place as it stands and a victory here would see them do just that, at least temporarily. They’ve won four of their last five NRL games, so form isn’t an issue but they take on a Canterbury Bulldogs side buoyed following an important win of their own last time out.
The Bulldogs defeated struggling Parramatta Eels 14-12 in a close game and whilst it was far from convincing, winning generates momentum and they can look at building on that result. Most notably was how well Canterbury defended and the Sea Eagles could find themselves frustrated over the course of this match. With that in mind, consider backing under 48.5 points being scored.
Canterbury Bulldogs vs Manly Sea Eagles tip: Under 48.5 total points
