Wests Tigers vs Canterbury Bulldogs Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL | Regular Season
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The round continues at CommBank Stadium on Sunday afternoon, where the second-placed Canterbury Bulldogs face a Wests Tigers side that welcomes back its first-choice spine.
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Wests Tigers team news
The Tigers receive a massive boost with the return of fullback Jahream Bula and halfback Latu Fainu from injury. Their inclusion means the Tigers will field their preferred spine of Bula, Jarome Luai, Fainu, and Apisai Koroisau for the first time in several weeks, which should significantly improve their attacking structure.
Squad: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Taylan May 4. Starford To’a 5. Jeral Skelton 6. Jarome Luai 7. Latu Fainu 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Alex Twal 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Alex Seyfarth 13. Adam Doueihi 14. Sione Fainu 15. Royce Hunt 16. Fonua Pole 17. Tony Sukkar 18. Tristan Hope 19. Brent Naden 20. Charlie Murray 21. Heath Mason 22. Luke Laulilii
Canterbury Bulldogs team news
The Bulldogs have been dealt a significant blow with the loss of star fullback Connor Tracey to an abdomen injury. The dynamic Jacob Kiraz shifts from the wing to fill the void at the back, with Jethro Rinakama coming onto the wing.
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
Wests Tigers vs Canterbury Bulldogs prediction
The Wests Tigers (13th) continue their rollercoaster season, mixing competitive performances with heavy defeats. Their last five games have yielded two wins and three losses. They enter this match after a sobering 36-2 loss to the red-hot Penrith Panthers.
The Canterbury Bulldogs (2nd) are flying high, sitting second on the ladder and coming off three consecutive wins. Their defence is the benchmark of the competition, conceding an average of just 16 points per game. Their attack has also hit its straps, evidenced by their stunning 42-4 demolition of Manly in Round 21.
Wests Tigers winger Sunia Turuva has scored six tries in six matches at this venue.
Bulldogs skipper Stephen Crichton has been an inspirational leader, topping their point-scoring list with 100 for the season.
The Bulldogs have a strong 27-17 lead in the overall head-to-head record and have won five of the last six meetings between the clubs. Interestingly, at CommBank Stadium, the Tigers hold a 2-1 advantage from their three clashes at the venue.
This is a classic danger game for the Bulldogs. They face a Tigers side that is at its strongest on paper in months, while Canterbury loses its primary yardage man. The Bulldogs' elite defence should still give them the edge but expect a much closer contest than the standings may reflect.
Wests Tigers vs Canterbury Bulldogs tip: Canterbury Bulldogs to win by 1-12 points
