Bulldogs vs Knights
Round 4 2026, Saturday 28 March 2026
Verdict: Bulldogs by 11
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Result: Knights 24 defeated Bulldogs 16 ✗ Tip wrong
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Sat 28 Mar, 3:00pm AEDT
- Venue
- Accor Stadium, Sydney
- Ladder going in
- Bulldogs 3rd, Knights 8th
- Referee
- Peter Gough
- Crowd
- 20,572
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Bulldogs 100%0% Knights
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Chris Barrett | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Zoe Samios | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Zac Bailey | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Frances Howe | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Billie Eder | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Dan Walsh | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Andrew Johns | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Emma Kemp | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Neil Breen | Bulldogs | ✗ |
Going in
| Club | Ladder going in | Last five, oldest first | Model rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldogs | 3rd | WW | +1.2 |
| Knights | 8th | WWL | -5.2 |
Last five games
Bulldogs
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 3 | at Raiders | W 14–10 |
| Round 1 | v Dragons | W 15–14 |
| Semi-Finals 2025 | v Panthers | L 26–46 |
| Finals Week 1 2025 | at Storm | L 18–26 |
| Round 27 2025 | v Sharks | L 6–24 |
Knights
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 3 | v Warriors | L 12–38 |
| Round 2 | at Sea Eagles | W 36–16 |
| Round 1 | v Cowboys | W 28–18 |
| Round 27 2025 | at Eels | L 10–66 |
| Round 26 2025 | at Sharks | L 16–40 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Round 5 | Bulldogs v Knights | 20–0 | Accor Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 13 | Knights v Bulldogs | 2–32 | McDonald Jones Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 7 | Bulldogs v Knights | 36–12 | Accor Stadium |
Team lists
Bulldogs
- 1 Connor Tracey Fullback
- 2 Jacob Kiraz Winger
- 3 Enari Tuala Centre
- 4 Stephen Crichton (c) Centre
- 5 Marcelo Montoya Winger
- 6 Matt Burton Five-Eighth
- 7 Lachlan Galvin Halfback
- 8 Max King Prop
- 9 Bailey Hayward Hooker
- 10 Sitili Tupouniua Interchange
- 11 Viliame Kikau 2nd Row
- 12 Jacob Preston 2nd Row
- 13 Jaeman Salmon Lock
- 14 Kurt Mann Interchange
- 15 Josh Curran Interchange
- 16 Lipoi Hopoi Prop
- 17 Sean O'Sullivan Interchange
- 19 Jonathan Sua Reserve
- 20 Fletcher Baker Reserve
Coach: Cameron Ciraldo
Knights
- 1 Fletcher Hunt Fullback
- 2 Dominic Young Winger
- 3 Dane Gagai Centre
- 4 Bradman Best Centre
- 5 Greg Marzhew Winger
- 6 Fletcher Sharpe Five-Eighth
- 7 Sandon Smith Halfback
- 8 Jacob Saifiti (c) Prop
- 9 Phoenix Crossland Hooker
- 10 Tyson Frizell (c) Interchange
- 11 Dylan Lucas 2nd Row
- 12 Jermaine McEwen 2nd Row
- 13 Mat Croker Lock
- 14 Thomas Cant Interchange
- 15 Pasami Saulo Prop
- 16 Cody Hopwood Interchange
- 18 Tyson Gamble Reserve
- 19 Harrison Graham Interchange
- 22 Wilson De Courcey Reserve
Coach: Justin Holbrook
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 +1.2 and Knights -5.2 on our scale, a gap of 6.4 points, plus 4.5 points for playing at their own ground.
Scoring
- Bulldogs
- Tries Matt Burton 48', Matt Burton 54', Jacob Kiraz 72'
- Goals 2/3
- Half-time 0
- Knights
- Tries Dominic Young 6', Tyson Frizell 33', Dylan Lucas 39', Dominic Young 60', Dominic Young 69'
- Goals 2/5
- Half-time 16
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.