Canterbury Bulldogs vs Newcastle Knights Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Newcastle Knights can draw level on points with Canterbury Bulldogs by getting the better of the hosts in this game.
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Canterbury Bulldogs team news
The Canterbury Bulldogs are without a few important squad members such as Sam Hughes, Harry Hayes and Jake Turpin, with the latter two having sustained head injuries.
Squad: Connor Tracey, Jacob Kiraz, Enari Tuala, Stephen Crichton, Marcelo Montoya, Matt Burton, Lachlan Galvin, Max King, Bailey Hayward, Sitili Tupouniua, Viliame Kikau, Jacob Preston, Jaeman Salmon, Kurt Mann, Josh Curran, Lipoi Hopoi, Sean O'Sullivan, Jonathan Sua, Fletcher Baker, Logan Spinks, Jack Underhill, Bronson Xerri
Newcastle Knights team news
Suspension rules out Trey Mooney, who is the only player to make away from the Newcastle Knights squad, whilst a late fitness test will likely determine Fletcher Sharpe’s involvement.
Squad: Fletcher Hunt, Dominic Young, Dane Gagai, Bradman Best, Greg Marzhew, Fletcher Sharpe, Sandon Smith, Jacob Saifiti, Phoenix Crossland, Tyson Frizell, Dylan Lucas, Jermaine McEwen, Mat Croker, Thomas Cant, Pasami Saulo, Cody Hopwood, Francis Manuleleua, Tyson Gamble, Harrison Graham, Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana, James Schiller, Wilson De Courcey
Canterbury Bulldogs vs Newcastle Knights prediction
Canterbury Bulldogs’ outstanding defence has been the focal point of their success so far in 2026. They’ve given up just 24 points in two matches, beating the Dragons and the Raiders 15-14 and 10-14 respectively. Coming out on top in such tight games will have done wonders for the confidence of this Canterbury Bulldogs side and Newcastle Knights’ offence will need to be far better compared to what we saw from them against the New Zealand Warriors.
The Knights have won two from three this season in the NRL and can’t be underestimated by Canterbury. They will likely prove a tough nut to crack and we may be in for another low-scoring fixture involving the hosts. With that in mind, back an under 46.5-point game regardless of the final outcome.
Canterbury Bulldogs vs Newcastle Knights tip: Under 46.5 total points
