Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles Round 26 Tips, Prediction & Preview

Andrew Hendrie: Aug 27, 2023

With nothing but pride to play for, the Canterbury Bulldogs and Manly Sea Eagles square off at Accor Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Sea Eagles vs Bulldogs free NRL Round 26 betting tips, predictions and preview by NRL footy tip experts – Sea Eagles have won eight of the last nine meetings between the teams…

Canterbury Bulldogs vs Manly Sea Eagles H2H Prediction

Canterbury Bulldogs vs Manly Sea Eagles Tips

Best Over 46.5 total points odds $1.91 with bet365

Sea Eagles have won eight of the last nine meetings between the teams
Bulldogs have missed the most tackles out of any side this season (899)
Bulldogs have leaked 34+ points in their last seven defeats
Bulldogs have seen Over 46.5 points in seven of their last eight games
Josh Addo-Carr has scored 21 tries in 20 games at Accor Stadium
Jason Saab scored a hat-trick last week & has scored a try in three of his last four games vs Bulldogs
Tolutau Koula has scored a try in four of his last five games vs teams in the bottom four

Canterbury Bulldogs vs Manly Sea Eagles Same Game Multi Tips

Canterbury Bulldogs vs Manly Sea Eagles Match Details

🇦🇺 Competition: NRL
🗓 Date: Sunday August 27
⏰ Time: 2.00pm AEST
🏟 Stadium: Accor Stadium (Sydney)

Canterbury Bulldogs vs Manly Sea Eagles Head to Head

4/3/23: Sea Eagles 31-6 Bulldogs
2/9/22: Bulldogs 21-20 Sea Eagles
27/3/22: Sea Eagles 13-12 Bulldogs
29/8/21: Sea Eagles 36-18 Bulldogs
3/7/21: Bulldogs 0-66 Sea Eagles

Canterbury Bulldogs vs Manly Sea Eagles Preview & Prediction

Two teams that have experienced disappointing campaigns clash on Sunday at Accor Stadium as the Bulldogs and Sea Eagles attempt to record a win in their penultimate games for the season.

Both teams have registered the same amount of wins as they did last season, but sit lower on the table.

The Bulldogs have now missed the finals for seven straight seasons, with the appointment of Cameron Ciraldo and a string of marquee signings failing to deliver any improvement.

Canterbury’s defence has been absolutely abysmal all season – their points differential is horrific and they’ve conceded the most line breaks and tries out of any side in the competition.

Indeed, the Bulldogs have leaked 34+ points in their last seven defeats.

Meanwhile, Manly have seen their finals hopes evaporate on the back of three straight defeats.

However, the Sea Eagles have showcased plenty of grit in their last two losses against premiership contenders Penrith and the Warriors, going down by 1-12 margins in both.

VERDICT

Manly have won eight of the last nine meetings with Canterbury and should have the upper hand again here.

We’ll be backing Over 46.5 total points as our best bet. As mentioned, the Bulldogs’ defence is utterly atrocious, but their attack has improved with a recognised halfback in Toby Sexton steering the ship.

The Sea Eagles have always been strong offensively, even without Tommy Turbo and they managed 22 points across the ditch to a strong Warriors side. Manly should be able to pile on the points here, while the Bulldogs can also contribute to the total, going over 46.5 in seven of their last eight games (Best Over 46.5 total points odds $1.91 with bet365.)

Canterbury Bulldogs vs Manly Sea Eagles Teams

Bulldogs team: 1. Jake Averillo 2. Blake Wilson 3. Jacob Kiraz 4. Braidon Burns 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Liam Knight 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Corey Waddell 13. Harrison Edwards 14. Kyle Flanagan 15. Luke Thompson 16. Kurtis Morrin 17. Tevita Pangai Junior 19. Jayden Okunbor 20. Samuel Hughes 21. Jeral Skelton 22. Hayze Perham 23. Joseph O’Neill

Sea Eagles team: 1. Tolutau Koula 2. Jason Saab 3. Brad Parker 4. Morgan Harper 5. Ray Tuaimalo-Vaega 6. Jakob Arthur 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Toafofoa Sipley 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Sean Keppie 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Gordon Chan Kum Tong 15. Kelma Tuilagi 16. Aaron Woods 17. Ethan Bullemor 18. Josh Schuster 19. Dean Matterson 20. Ben Condon 21. Samuela Fainu 22. Reuben Garrick

Canterbury Bulldogs vs Manly Sea Eagles Stats

Sea Eagles have won eight of the last nine meetings between the teams
Bulldogs have missed the most tackles out of any side this season (899)
Bulldogs have leaked 34+ points in their last seven defeats
Bulldogs have seen Over 46.5 points in seven of their last eight games
Josh Addo-Carr has scored 21 tries in 20 games at Accor Stadium
Jason Saab scored a hat-trick last week & has scored a try in three of his last four games vs Bulldogs
Tolutau Koula has scored a try in four of his last five games vs teams in the bottom four