Bulldogs vs Rabbitohs
Round 24 2026, Friday 14 August 2026
Verdict: Bulldogs by 3
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Result: Rabbitohs 22 defeated Bulldogs 6 ✗ Tip wrong
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Fri 14 Aug, 8:00pm AEST
- Venue
- Accor Stadium, Sydney
- Ladder going in
- Bulldogs 9th, Rabbitohs 7th
- Referee
- Ashley Klein
- Crowd
- 26,582
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Bulldogs 75%25% Rabbitohs
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Chris Barrett | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| Zoe Samios | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| Zac Bailey | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Frances Howe | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Billie Eder | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| 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 | 9th | LWWWL | +0.1 |
| Rabbitohs | 7th | WLWLW | +1.2 |
Last five games
Bulldogs
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 23 | at Roosters | L 18–20 |
| Round 22 | at Storm | W 36–22 |
| Round 21 | v Warriors | W 18–6 |
| Round 20 | v Wests Tigers | W 32–0 |
| Round 19 | v Raiders | L 16–40 |
Rabbitohs
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 23 | v Eels | W 28–24 |
| Round 22 | at Sharks | L 16–32 |
| Round 21 | v Storm | W 28–26 |
| Round 20 | at Raiders | L 24–34 |
| Round 19 | v Knights | W 26–24 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Round 5 | Rabbitohs v Bulldogs | 32–24 | Accor Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 15 | Rabbitohs v Bulldogs | 18–24 | Accor Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 7 | Bulldogs v Rabbitohs | 32–0 | Accor Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 4 | Rabbitohs v Bulldogs | 20–16 | Accor Stadium |
Team lists
Bulldogs
- 1 Connor Tracey Fullback
- 2 Jacob Kiraz Winger
- 3 Matt Burton Centre
- 4 Enari Tuala Centre
- 5 Jethro Rinakama Winger
- 6 Stephen Crichton (c) Five-Eighth
- 7 Lachlan Galvin Halfback
- 8 Max King Prop
- 9 Bailey Hayward Hooker
- 10 Leo Thompson Prop
- 11 Viliame Kikau 2nd Row
- 12 Jacob Preston 2nd Row
- 13 Jaeman Salmon Lock
- 14 Kurt Mann Interchange
- 15 Josh Curran Interchange
- 16 Harry Hayes Interchange
- 17 Alekolasimi Jones Reserve
- 19 Bronson Xerri Interchange
- 20 Jake Turpin Reserve
Coach: Cameron Ciraldo
Rabbitohs
- 1 Matthew Dufty Fullback
- 2 Alex Johnston Winger
- 3 Tallis Duncan Centre
- 4 Jack Wighton Centre
- 5 Campbell Graham Winger
- 6 Cody Walker Five-Eighth
- 7 Jayden Sullivan Halfback
- 8 Tevita Tatola Prop
- 9 Brandon Smith Hooker
- 10 Keaon Koloamatangi Prop
- 11 David Fifita 2nd Row
- 12 Adam Elliott 2nd Row
- 13 Cameron Murray (c) Lock
- 14 Jye Gray Reserve
- 15 Lachlan Hubner Interchange
- 16 Sean Keppie Interchange
- 17 Euan Aitken Interchange
- 18 Peter Mamouzelos Interchange
- 19 Edward Kosi Reserve
Coach: Wayne Bennett
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 +0.1 and Rabbitohs +1.2 on our scale, a gap of 1.1 points, plus 4.5 points for playing at their own ground.
Scoring
- Bulldogs
- Tries Enari Tuala 61'
- Goals 1/1
- Half-time 0
- Rabbitohs
- Tries David Fifita 22', Alex Johnston 28', Tallis Duncan 40', Campbell Graham 46', Matthew Dufty 77'
- Goals 1/5
- Half-time 10
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.