Bulldogs vs Wests Tigers
Round 20 2026, Saturday 18 July 2026
Verdict: Bulldogs by 9
BulldogsWests Tigers
Result: Bulldogs 32 defeated Wests Tigers 0 ✓ Tip correct
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Sat 18 Jul, 7:35pm AEST
- Venue
- Accor Stadium, Sydney
- Ladder going in
- Bulldogs 11th, Wests Tigers 13th
- Crowd
- 20,050
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Bulldogs 75%25% Wests Tigers
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Bulldogs | ✓ |
| Chris Barrett | Wests Tigers | ✗ |
| Zoe Samios | Bulldogs | ✓ |
| Zac Bailey | Bulldogs | ✓ |
| Frances Howe | Bulldogs | ✓ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Wests Tigers | ✗ |
| Billie Eder | Wests Tigers | ✗ |
| 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 | 11th | LWWWL | -4.3 |
| Wests Tigers | 13th | WLLLL | -8.5 |
Last five games
Bulldogs
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 19 | v Raiders | L 16–40 |
| 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 |
Wests Tigers
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 19 | v Warriors | L 6–32 |
| Round 18 | at Dragons | L 10–24 |
| Round 17 | at Knights | L 6–12 |
| Round 16 | v Dolphins | L 22–36 |
| Round 15 | v Titans | W 36–28 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Round 13 | Wests Tigers v Bulldogs | 22–16 | CommBank Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 22 | Wests Tigers v Bulldogs | 28–14 | CommBank Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 9 | Bulldogs v Wests Tigers | 22–14 | 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 Sean O'Sullivan Five-Eighth
- 7 Lachlan Galvin Halfback
- 8 Max King Prop
- 9 Bailey Hayward Hooker
- 10 Leo Thompson Prop
- 11 Jaeman Salmon 2nd Row
- 12 Jacob Preston 2nd Row
- 13 Harry Hayes Interchange
- 15 Josh Curran Lock
- 16 Jack Underhill Reserve
- 17 Lipoi Hopoi Interchange
- 19 Marcelo Montoya Reserve
- 20 Gordon Chan Kum Tong Interchange
- 21 Viliame Kikau (c) Interchange
Coach: Cameron Ciraldo
In Enari Tuala, Jacob Preston, Sean O'Sullivan
Out Alekolasimi Jones, Kurt Mann, Stephen Crichton
Wests Tigers
- 1 Jahream Bula Fullback
- 2 Sunia Turuva Winger
- 3 Heamasi Makasini Centre
- 4 Starford To'a Centre
- 5 Jeral Skelton Winger
- 6 Jarome Luai (c) Five-Eighth
- 7 Adam Doueihi Halfback
- 8 Terrell May Prop
- 9 Jared Haywood Hooker
- 10 Fonua Pole Interchange
- 11 Samuela Fainu 2nd Row
- 12 Sione Fainu 2nd Row
- 13 Alex Twal Lock
- 14 Latu Fainu Interchange
- 15 Ethan Roberts Interchange
- 16 Alex Seyfarth Prop
- 18 Faaletino Tavana Reserve
- 19 Kit Laulilii Reserve
- 22 Apisai Koroisau Interchange
Coach: Benji Marshall
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 -4.3 and Wests Tigers -8.5 on our scale, a gap of 4.2 points, plus 4.5 points for playing at their own ground.
Scoring
- Bulldogs
- Tries Jethro Rinakama 1', Josh Curran 6', Enari Tuala 22', Matt Burton 65', Josh Curran 72'
- Goals 5/5, pen Matt Burton 63'
- Half-time 18
- Wests Tigers
- Goals 0/0
- Half-time 0
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.