Bulldogs vs Eels
Round 14 2026, Monday 8 June 2026
Verdict: Bulldogs by 6
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Result: Bulldogs 14 defeated Eels 12 ✓ Tip correct
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Mon 8 Jun, 4:05pm AEST
- Venue
- Accor Stadium, Sydney
- Ladder going in
- Bulldogs 14th, Eels 15th
- Referee
- Todd Smith
- Crowd
- 37,638
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Bulldogs 58%42% Eels
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Bulldogs | ✓ |
| Chris Barrett | Eels | ✗ |
| Zoe Samios | Eels | ✗ |
| Zac Bailey | Eels | ✗ |
| Frances Howe | Bulldogs | ✓ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Bulldogs | ✓ |
| Billie Eder | Bulldogs | ✓ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Bulldogs | ✓ |
| Dan Walsh | Bulldogs | ✓ |
| Andrew Johns | Eels | ✗ |
| Emma Kemp | Eels | ✗ |
| Neil Breen | Bulldogs | ✓ |
Going in
| Club | Ladder going in | Last five, oldest first | Model rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldogs | 14th | LLLWL | -4 |
| Eels | 15th | LLWLL | -5.9 |
Last five games
Bulldogs
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 13 | at Wests Tigers | L 16–22 |
| Round 12 | v Storm | W 30–20 |
| Round 11 | at Sharks | L 16–38 |
| Round 10 | at Dolphins | L 12–44 |
| Round 9 | v Cowboys | L 12–28 |
Eels
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 13 | at Knights | L 22–28 |
| Round 11 | v Storm | L 8–34 |
| Round 10 | at Cowboys | W 33–30 |
| Round 9 | v Warriors | L 14–36 |
| Round 8 | at Sea Eagles | L 18–33 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Round 7 | Eels v Bulldogs | 38–20 | CommBank Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 14 | Bulldogs v Eels | 30–12 | Accor Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 3 | Eels v Bulldogs | 8–16 | CommBank Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 14 | Bulldogs v Eels | 22–18 | Accor Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 1 | Eels v Bulldogs | 26–8 | CommBank Stadium |
Team lists
Bulldogs
- 1 Jacob Kiraz Winger
- 2 Jethro Rinakama Reserve
- 3 Bronson Xerri Centre
- 4 Stephen Crichton (c) Centre
- 5 Enari Tuala Winger
- 6 Matt Burton Five-Eighth
- 7 Lachlan Galvin Halfback
- 8 Max King Prop
- 10 Leo Thompson Prop
- 11 Sitili Tupouniua 2nd Row
- 12 Jaeman Salmon 2nd Row
- 13 Harry Hayes Lock
- 14 Bailey Hayward Hooker
- 15 Jed Reardon Reserve
- 16 Jack Underhill Interchange
- 17 Josh Curran Interchange
- 19 Sean O'Sullivan Interchange
- 21 Lipoi Hopoi Interchange
- 22 Connor Tracey Fullback
Coach: Cameron Ciraldo
Eels
- 1 Isaiah Iongi Fullback
- 2 Brian Kelly Winger
- 3 Jordan Samrani Centre
- 4 Sean Russell Centre
- 5 Josh Addo-Carr Winger
- 6 Joash Papalii Five-Eighth
- 7 Ronald Volkman Halfback
- 8 Luca Moretti Prop
- 9 Tallyn Da Silva Interchange
- 10 Jack Williams (c) Prop
- 11 Kelma Tuilagi 2nd Row
- 12 Kitione Kautoga 2nd Row
- 13 Jack De Belin Lock
- 14 Dylan Walker Interchange
- 15 Sam Tuivaiti Interchange
- 17 Harrison Edwards Hooker
- 18 Apa Twidle Reserve
- 19 Teancum Brown Interchange
- 20 Charlie Guymer Reserve
Coach: Jason Ryles
Numbers as named by each club on nrl.com. Changes are measured against the club's previous game.
Why the model leaned this way
Going in, Bulldogs rated -4 and Eels -5.9 on our scale, a gap of 1.9 points, plus 4.5 points for playing at their own ground.
Scoring
- Bulldogs
- Tries Sitili Tupouniua 47', Stephen Crichton 50'
- Goals 2/2, pen Stephen Crichton 76'
- Half-time 0
- Eels
- Tries Tallyn Da Silva 59', Joash Papalii 61'
- Goals 2/2
- Half-time 0
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.