Accor Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 18 NRL game between Canterbury Bulldogs and Brisbane Broncos. The game kicks off at 8:00 pm with Canterbury Bulldogs heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Canterbury Bulldogs vs. Brisbane Broncos game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Friday July 4, 2025 at 8:00 pm

Where: Accor Stadium

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Canterbury Bulldogs vs Brisbane Broncos Preview

What should have been a marquee clash has been dulled slightly by Origin omissions, but Friday night’s showdown between the Bulldogs and Broncos at Accor Stadium still looms as a crucial test for both sides.

Canterbury will be desperate to rebound after surrendering top spot in a gritty 8-6 loss to Penrith. They’re once again without several key men, including Stephen Crichton and Max King, while Daniel Suluka-Fifita is also sidelined. The Broncos are in the same boat, missing four Origin stars including Reece Walsh and Payne Haas.

Despite that, Brisbane have surged into fifth on the back of three straight wins, with Selwyn Cobbo returning to fullback and Deine Mariner back in the centres. Their 42-18 Round 8 win over the Bulldogs kickstarted their revival.

The Bulldogs boast a strong record at Accor, but with both sides fielding patched-up squads, the Broncos’ recent form and scoring power may give them the edge in another high-scoring affair.