Accor Stadium will play host to Thursday's Round 6 NRL game between Canterbury Bulldogs and Penrith Panthers. The game kicks off at 7:50 pm with Penrith Panthers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Canterbury Bulldogs vs. Penrith Panthers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Thursday April 9, 2026 at 7:50 pm
Where: Accor Stadium
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Canterbury Bulldogs vs Penrith Panthers Odds
Canterbury Bulldogs vs Penrith Panthers Preview
Penrith’s extraordinary start to the season shows no signs of slowing, with the reigning powerhouse chasing a sixth straight win after dismantling Melbourne by 40 points. The Panthers’ clinical attack and defensive discipline have set a new benchmark early in 2026. Canterbury, by contrast, has slipped after a 2-0 start and now faces a daunting challenge without captain Stephen Crichton. The Bulldogs will take motivation from last year’s finals exit at the hands of Penrith, but history is firmly against them, with the Panthers winning nine of the past 10 meetings. Expect Penrith’s systems and star power, led by Nathan Cleary, to again prove decisive.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Penrith Panthers to win at $1.14 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Brian To'o at $7.50.
Canterbury Bulldogs vs Penrith Panthers Teams
Bulldogs team: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Enari Tuala 4. Bronson Xerri 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Matt Burton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Max King 9. Bailey Hayward 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Sitili Tupouniua 16. Harry Hayes 17. Sean O’Sullivan 19. Jake Turpin 20. Lipoi Hopoi 21. Alekolasimi Jones 22. Logan Spinks 23. Jethro Rinakama
Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Paul Alamoti 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To’o 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Jack Cogger 15. Billy Phillips 16. Scott Sorensen 17. Luke Garner 18. Izack Tago 19. Freddy Lussick 20. Sione Fonua 21. Kalani Going 22. Jack Cole