Canterbury Bulldogs vs New Zealand Warriors Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL

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Accor Stadium is set for a Saturday blockbuster with huge top four implications, as the third-placed Canterbury Bulldogs host the fourth-placed New Zealand Warriors.

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Canterbury Bulldogs team news

Despite battling hand and ankle injuries, Lachlan Galvin has been named in the No.7 jersey in a shock move. Should Galvin fail to be fit to take the field, Toby Sexton has been named in the extended squad. Otherwise, there’s no other changes for the Bulldogs after a loss to the Tigers in Round 22.

Squad: 1. Jacob Kiraz 2. Jethro Rinakama 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Enari Tuala 6. Matt Burton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Harry Hayes 16. Josh Curran 17. Bailey Hayward 19. Mitchell Woods 20. Blake Wilson 21. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 22. Kurtis Morrin 23. Toby Sexton

New Zealand Warriors team news

Te Maire Martin drops out of the halves due to the return of Chanel Harris-Tavita who has overcome a calf injury to feature in Round 23. Samuel Healy remains at hooker, while Jacob Laban has been omitted after a leg injury he suffered in an awkward tackle against the Sharks. The Warriors could be set for a big boost, with JamesFisher-Harris named on the extended bench as he eyes his own return from a calf injury.

Squad: 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Adam Pompey 4. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Tanah Boyd 8. Marata Niukore 9. Samuel Healey 10. Jackson Ford 11. Leka Halasima 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Erin Clark 14. Te Maire Martin 15. Eddie Ieremia 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Tanner Stowers-Smith 18. Freddy Lussick 21. Edward Kosi 22. Kayliss Fatialofa 23. James Fisher-Harris 25. Bunty Afoa

Canterbury Bulldogs vs New Zealand Warriors prediction

The Canterbury Bulldogs (3rd) are coming off a disappointing 28-14 loss to the Wests Tigers in Round 22, breaking a three match winning streak.

The New Zealand Warriors (4th) also lost, going down 20-18 to the Dolphins for their second straight defeat.

Bulldogs Captain Stephen Crichton leads the Bulldogs' scoring with 102 points for the season, including 47 goals.

Warriors back Leka Halasima has scored seven tries in eight games.

This has been a very evenly matched contest over the years. From 45 games played since 1995, the Bulldogs have a narrow edge, winning 23 games to the Warriors' 20, with two draws.

This is a crucial ttop fourclash with both teams looking to bounce back from losses. The Bulldogs' forwards were outmuscled last week and face another huge test against the physical Warriors pack. The winner will solidify their top four standing.

This projects as a difficult match to predict an outcome this week and we think it might be best to steer clear of this one.

Canterbury Bulldogs vs New Zealand Warriors tip: No Bet