Wests Tigers vs Bulldogs
Round 13 2026, Saturday 30 May 2026
Verdict: Wests Tigers by 5
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Result: Wests Tigers 22 defeated Bulldogs 16 ✓ Tip correct
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Sat 30 May, 5:30pm AEST
- Venue
- CommBank Stadium, Sydney
- Ladder going in
- Wests Tigers 10th, Bulldogs 13th
- Referee
- Peter Gough
- Crowd
- 17,505
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Wests Tigers 83%17% Bulldogs
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Wests Tigers | ✓ |
| Chris Barrett | Wests Tigers | ✓ |
| Zoe Samios | Wests Tigers | ✓ |
| Zac Bailey | Wests Tigers | ✓ |
| Frances Howe | Wests Tigers | ✓ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Wests Tigers | ✓ |
| Billie Eder | Wests Tigers | ✓ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Dan Walsh | Wests Tigers | ✓ |
| Andrew Johns | Wests Tigers | ✓ |
| Emma Kemp | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Neil Breen | Wests Tigers | ✓ |
Going in
| Club | Ladder going in | Last five, oldest first | Model rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wests Tigers | 10th | LWLLL | -3.7 |
| Bulldogs | 13th | LLLLW | -3.9 |
Last five games
Wests Tigers
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 11 | v Sea Eagles | L 18–46 |
| Round 10 | at Storm | L 16–44 |
| Round 9 | at Sharks | L 10–52 |
| Round 8 | v Raiders | W 33–14 |
| Round 7 | v Broncos | L 20–21 |
Bulldogs
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 12 | v Storm | W 30–20 |
| Round 11 | at Sharks | L 16–38 |
| Round 10 | at Dolphins | L 12–44 |
| Round 9 | v Cowboys | L 12–28 |
| Round 8 | at Broncos | L 12–32 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Round 20 | Bulldogs v Wests Tigers | 32–0 | Accor 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
Wests Tigers
- 1 Jahream Bula Fullback
- 2 Jeral Skelton Winger
- 3 Sunia Turuva Centre
- 4 Heamasi Makasini Centre
- 5 Faaletino Tavana Winger
- 6 Jarome Luai (c) Five-Eighth
- 7 Jock Madden Halfback
- 8 Terrell May Prop
- 9 Apisai Koroisau (c) Hooker
- 10 Fonua Pole Prop
- 11 Sione Fainu 2nd Row
- 12 Kai Pearce-Paul 2nd Row
- 13 Alex Twal Lock
- 14 Latu Fainu Interchange
- 15 Alex Seyfarth Interchange
- 16 Royce Hunt Interchange
- 17 Charlie Murray Reserve
- 18 Mavrik Geyer Reserve
- 19 Starford To'a Interchange
Coach: Benji Marshall
In Alex Twal, Apisai Koroisau, Charlie Murray, Faaletino Tavana, Heamasi Makasini, Jahream Bula, Jeral Skelton
Out Heath Mason, Luke Laulilii, Mavrik Geyer, Patrick Herbert, Taylan May, Tristan Hope
Bulldogs
- 1 Jacob Kiraz Fullback
- 2 Jethro Rinakama Winger
- 3 Bronson Xerri Centre
- 4 Enari Tuala Winger
- 6 Matt Burton Five-Eighth
- 7 Lachlan Galvin Halfback
- 8 Max King Prop
- 9 Kurt Mann Hooker
- 10 Leo Thompson Prop
- 11 Sitili Tupouniua 2nd Row
- 12 Jaeman Salmon 2nd Row
- 13 Harry Hayes Lock
- 14 Bailey Hayward Interchange
- 15 Jed Reardon Interchange
- 16 Jack Underhill Interchange
- 17 Josh Curran Interchange
- 19 Lipoi Hopoi Reserve
- 20 Jonathan Sua Reserve
- 23 Stephen Crichton (c) Centre
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, Wests Tigers rated -3.7 and Bulldogs -3.9 on our scale, a gap of 0.2 points, plus 4.5 points for playing at their own ground.
Scoring
- Wests Tigers
- Tries Jeral Skelton 9', Faaletino Tavana 16', Jahream Bula 28', Jeral Skelton 55'
- Goals 2/4, pen Jock Madden 59'
- Half-time 16
- Bulldogs
- Tries Jacob Kiraz 36', Enari Tuala 47', Lachlan Galvin 68'
- Goals 2/3
- Half-time 6
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.