Dragons vs Bulldogs
Round 25 2026, Saturday 22 August 2026
Verdict: Bulldogs by 3
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Result: Bulldogs 44 defeated Dragons 14 ✓ Tip correct
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Sat 22 Aug, 7:35pm AEST
- Venue
- Allianz Stadium, Sydney
- Ladder going in
- Dragons 17th, Bulldogs 9th
- Referee
- Liam Kennedy
- Crowd
- 14,711
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Dragons 17%83% Bulldogs
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Bulldogs | ✓ |
| Chris Barrett | Dragons | ✗ |
| Zoe Samios | Bulldogs | ✓ |
| Zac Bailey | Bulldogs | ✓ |
| Frances Howe | Bulldogs | ✓ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Bulldogs | ✓ |
| Billie Eder | Bulldogs | ✓ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Bulldogs | ✓ |
| Dan Walsh | Bulldogs | ✓ |
| Andrew Johns | Dragons | ✗ |
| Emma Kemp | Bulldogs | ✓ |
| Neil Breen | Bulldogs | ✓ |
Going in
| Club | Ladder going in | Last five, oldest first | Model rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragons | 17th | LLLWW | -8.2 |
| Bulldogs | 9th | WWWLL | -1.1 |
Last five games
Dragons
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 24 | at Wests Tigers | W 24–22 |
| Round 23 | v Sharks | W 24–16 |
| Round 22 | v Dolphins | L 22–28 |
| Round 21 | v Titans | L 18–38 |
| Round 20 | at Warriors | L 12–20 |
Bulldogs
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 24 | v Rabbitohs | L 6–22 |
| 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 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Round 1 | Bulldogs v Dragons | 15–14 | Allegiant Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 20 | Bulldogs v Dragons | 20–18 | Accor Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 1 | Dragons v Bulldogs | 20–28 | Jubilee Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 23 | Dragons v Bulldogs | 10–28 | Jubilee Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 12 | Bulldogs v Dragons | 44–12 | Accor Stadium |
Team lists
Dragons
- 1 Daniel Atkinson Fullback
- 2 Mathew Feagai Winger
- 3 Moses Suli Centre
- 4 Valentine Holmes Centre
- 5 Tyrell Sloan Winger
- 6 Lyhkan King-Togia Five-Eighth
- 7 Kyle Flanagan Halfback
- 8 Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga Prop
- 9 Jacob Liddle Hooker
- 11 Dylan Egan 2nd Row
- 12 Hamish Stewart 2nd Row
- 13 Ryan Couchman Lock
- 14 Damien Cook (c) Interchange
- 15 Toby Couchman Prop
- 16 Jacob Halangahu Interchange
- 17 Jacob Webster Interchange
- 18 Setu Tu Reserve
- 19 Josh Kerr Interchange
- 20 Blake Lawrie Reserve
Coach: Dean Young
Bulldogs
- 1 Connor Tracey Fullback
- 2 Jacob Kiraz Winger
- 3 Matt Burton Centre
- 4 Bronson Xerri Centre
- 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 Reserve
- 16 Harry Hayes Interchange
- 17 Alekolasimi Jones Interchange
- 19 Jake Turpin Interchange
- 20 Sean O'Sullivan Reserve
- 22 Jonathan Sua Winger
Coach: Cameron Ciraldo
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, Dragons rated -8.2 and Bulldogs -1.1 on our scale, a gap of 7.1 points, plus 4.5 points for playing at their own ground.
Scoring
- Dragons
- Tries Valentine Holmes 47', Mathew Feagai 63', Mathew Feagai 68'
- Goals 1/3
- Half-time 0
- Bulldogs
- Tries Bronson Xerri 11', Matt Burton 25', Jacob Preston 28', Matt Burton 36', Max King 52', Lachlan Galvin 56', Connor Tracey 74'
- Goals 7/7, pen Stephen Crichton 79'
- Half-time 24
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.