Wests Tigers vs Canterbury Bulldogs Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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An out of form Wests Tigers are trying to snap a three-game losing streak in the NRL as Canterbury Bulldogs search for back-to-back wins.
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Wests Tigers team news
Despite Taylan May being injured and Patrick Herbert banned, Wests Tigers are significantly boosted by the return of a number of key players to their squad following injury and suspension respectively, including Jahream Bula, Alex Twal and captain Apr Koroisau.
Squad: Jahream Bula, Jeral Skelton, Sunia Turuva, Heamasi Makasini, Faaletino Tavana, Jarome Luai, Jock Madden, Terrell May, Apisai Koroisau, Fonua Pole, Sione Fainu, Kai Pearce-Paul, Alex Twal, Latu Fainu, Alex Seyfarth, Royce Hunt, Charlie Murray, Mavrik Geyer, Starford To'a, Tristan Hope, Ethan Roberts, Heath Mason
Canterbury Bulldogs team news
Jacob Preston’s recently sustained arm injury sees him miss out for Canterbury Bulldogs, who will likely give late fitness tests to skipper Stephen Crichton and Connor Tracey after naming both in the squad.
Squad: Jacob Kiraz, Jethro Rinakama, Bronson Xerri, Enari Tuala, Marcelo Montoya, Matt Burton, Lachlan Galvin, Max King, Kurt Mann, Leo Thompson, Sitili Tupouniua, Jaeman Salmon, Harry Hayes, Bailey Hayward, Jed Reardon, Jack Underhill, Josh Curran, Lipoi Hopoi, Jonathan Sua, Sean O'Sullivan, Connor Tracey, Stephen Crichton
Wests Tigers vs Canterbury Bulldogs prediction
Wests Tigers simply must improve out of possession if they are to reverse their fortunes going forward. The hosts are leaking points at an alarming rate, 142 across their last three games to be precise, all of which have unsurprisingly ended in defeat for the Tigers. This bodes well for Canterbury Bulldogs, who had struggled offensively before a much-needed 30-20 win over Melbourne Storm last time out.
Whilst Wests Tigers have every reason to be confident of an attacking jolt against an opponent who have struggled over the course of this season, losing seven of 11 NRL fixtures, they are struggle to win games whilst their backline is playing so poorly. That cannot be ignored and against a team with new-found confidence, backing the Bulldogs warrants serious consideration.
Wests Tigers vs Canterbury Bulldogs tip: Canterbury Bulldogs to win
