Bulldogs vs Raiders
Round 19 2026, Saturday 11 July 2026
Verdict: Bulldogs by 6
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Result: Raiders 40 defeated Bulldogs 16 ✗ Tip wrong
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Sat 11 Jul, 5:30pm AEST
- Venue
- Accor Stadium, Sydney
- Ladder going in
- Bulldogs 10th, Raiders 13th
- Referee
- Gerard Sutton
- Crowd
- 19,801
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Bulldogs 83%17% Raiders
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Chris Barrett | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Zoe Samios | Raiders | ✓ |
| Zac Bailey | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Frances Howe | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Billie Eder | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Dan Walsh | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Andrew Johns | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Emma Kemp | Raiders | ✓ |
| Neil Breen | Bulldogs | ✗ |
Going in
| Club | Ladder going in | Last five, oldest first | Model rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldogs | 10th | WLWWW | -2.5 |
| Raiders | 13th | WLLLW | -4.5 |
Last five games
Bulldogs
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 17 | at Titans | W 30–12 |
| Round 16 | v Sea Eagles | W 13–12 |
| Round 14 | v Eels | W 14–12 |
| Round 13 | at Wests Tigers | L 16–22 |
| Round 12 | v Storm | W 30–20 |
Raiders
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 17 | v Dragons | W 24–16 |
| Round 16 | at Storm | L 20–42 |
| Round 15 | at Eels | L 12–15 |
| Round 14 | v Roosters | L 0–26 |
| Round 13 | v Cowboys | W 26–12 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Round 3 | Raiders v Bulldogs | 10–14 | GIO Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 10 | Raiders v Bulldogs | 20–32 | GIO Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 22 | Bulldogs v Raiders | 22–18 | Belmore Sports Ground |
| 2024 | Round 11 | Raiders v Bulldogs | 24–20 | Suncorp Stadium |
Team lists
Bulldogs
- 1 Connor Tracey Fullback
- 2 Jacob Kiraz Winger
- 3 Matt Burton Centre
- 5 Jethro Rinakama Winger
- 6 Stephen Crichton (c) Five-Eighth
- 7 Lachlan Galvin Halfback
- 8 Max King Prop
- 9 Bailey Hayward Interchange
- 10 Leo Thompson Prop
- 11 Josh Curran 2nd Row
- 12 Jaeman Salmon 2nd Row
- 13 Harry Hayes Lock
- 14 Kurt Mann Hooker
- 15 Alekolasimi Jones Reserve
- 16 Jack Underhill Interchange
- 17 Lipoi Hopoi Reserve
- 19 Bronson Xerri Centre
- 20 Sean O'Sullivan Interchange
- 21 Jacob Preston Interchange
Coach: Cameron Ciraldo
Out Enari Tuala
Raiders
- 1 Kaeo Weekes Fullback
- 3 Simi Sasagi Centre
- 4 Matthew Timoko Centre
- 5 Xavier Savage Winger
- 6 Ethan Strange Interchange
- 7 Ethan Sanders Halfback
- 8 Corey Horsburgh Prop
- 9 Owen Pattie Hooker
- 10 Joseph Tapine (c) Prop
- 11 Hudson Young Interchange
- 12 Noah Martin 2nd Row
- 13 Zac Hosking Lock
- 14 Tom Starling Interchange
- 15 Ata Mariota 2nd Row
- 16 Josh Papalii Interchange
- 17 Daine Laurie Five-Eighth
- 19 Morgan Smithies Reserve
- 20 Coby Black Reserve
- 21 Jed Stuart Winger
Coach: Ricky Stuart
In Daine Laurie, Josh Papalii, Noah Martin
Out Jayden Brailey, Morgan Smithies, Savelio Tamale, Sebastian Kris
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 -2.5 and Raiders -4.5 on our scale, a gap of 2.0 points, plus 4.5 points for playing at their own ground.
Scoring
- Bulldogs
- Tries Jethro Rinakama 43', Matt Burton 70', Connor Tracey 79'
- Goals 2/3
- Half-time 0
- Raiders
- Tries Xavier Savage 8', Noah Martin 16', Zac Hosking 21', Zac Hosking 51', Zac Hosking 53', Simi Sasagi 64'
- Goals 5/6, pen Ethan Sanders 30', Ethan Sanders 38', Ethan Sanders 61'
- Half-time 22
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.