Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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With Penrith Panthers and New Zealand Warriors clashing on the same day, it’s crucial that second-placed Sydney Roosters take advantage against Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.
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Sydney Roosters team news
Whilst James Tedesco has been named in the squad, he is doubtful with an ankle problem but Lindsay Collins is back and set to feature.
Squad: James Tedesco, Billy Smith, Hugo Savala, Robert Toia, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Daly Cherry-Evans, Sam Walker, Naufahu Whyte, Reece Robson, Spencer Leniu, Salesi Foketi, Siua Wong, Victor Radley, Connor Watson, Lindsay Collins, Nat Butcher, Egan Butcher, Cody Ramsey, Tommy Talau, Rex Bassingthwaighte, Benaiah Ioelu, De La Salle Va'a
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs team news
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs are boosted by the return of Sitili Tupouniua, who has missed significant time with a hamstring injury.
Squad: Connor Tracey, Jacob Kiraz, Matt Burton, Enari Tuala, Jethro Rinakama, Stephen Crichton, Lachlan Galvin, Max King, Bailey Hayward, Leo Thompson, Viliame Kikau, Jacob Preston, Jaeman Salmon, Kurt Mann, Josh Curran, Harry Hayes, Sitili Tupouniua, Bronson Xerri, Jake Turpin, Alekolasimi Jones, Sean O'Sullivan, Jonathan Sua
Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs prediction
The stakes are high for both sides heading into this game. For Sydney Roosters, the two teams either side of them in the table play each other, giving Trent Robinson’s men the opportunity capitalise. For Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, they are locked in a dogfight for a top eight spot and whilst they sit in the eighth-place heading into this latest round of fixtures, they could be knocked down a place depending on North Queensland’s Cowboys result on Thursday.
Whilst the Bulldogs gained a crucial win last time out, beating Melbourne Storm 22-36, they are facing a Roosters team who piled up an incredible 82 points against North Queensland Cowboys. Sydney have been on fire lately, winning six in a row and are playing excellently on both sides of the ball. With home advantage in their favour, it’s well worth backing Robinson’s side.
Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs tip: Sydney Roosters to win
