Penrith Panthers vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
by Alex Sarwar ·
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Penrith Panthers host a Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs group who have not enjoyed the best preparation heading into this one.
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Penrith Panthers team news
Jack Cogger is suspended for Penrith Panthers, while Blaize Talagi stands a chance of making his comeback here.
Squad: Dylan Edwards, Thomas Jenkins, Izack Tago, Casey McLean, Brian To'o, Jack Cole, Nathan Cleary, Moses Leota, Freddy Lussick, Liam Henry, Isaiah Papali'i, Liam Martin, Lindsay Smith, Billy Scott, Scott Sorensen, Luke Garner, Billy Phillips, Blaize Talagi, Jaxen Edgar, Kalani Leuluai-Going
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs team news
Illness has swept the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs camp this week, but the squad should all be fit, with Kurt Mann sidelined through injury.
Squad: Connor Tracey, Jacob Kiraz, Matt Burton, Bronson Xerri, Enari Tuala, Stephen Crichton, Lachlan Galvin, Max King, Bailey Hayward, Leo Thompson, Viliame Kikau, Jacob Preston, Jaeman Salmon, Jake Turpin, Alekolasimi Jones, Harry Hayes, Josh Curran, Sean O'Sullivan, Jed Reardon, Cooper Toy
Penrith Panthers vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs prediction
Penrith were back in the win column last Thursday after taking care of business on the road against Melbourne Storm. Now they return home to face a Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs side in a dogfight to the end for a place in the top eight, but have endured a nightmare week with several players missing from training earlier this week through illness.
It’s also important to factor in the terrible record that the Bulldogs have possessed lately against Penrith. In the 11 most recent fixtures between these two teams, the Panthers have come out on top in nine of them. Ivan Cleary’s men are locked in a thrilling three-way battle for top spot and they should be backed to make it ten from 12 against the Bulldogs.
Penrith Panthers vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs tip: Penrith Panthers to win
