BlueBet Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 10 NRL game between Penrith Panthers and Canterbury Bulldogs. The game kicks off at 6:00 pm with Penrith Panthers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Penrith Panthers vs. Canterbury Bulldogs game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday May 10, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Where: BlueBet Stadium
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Penrith Panthers vs Canterbury Bulldogs Odds
Penrith Panthers vs Canterbury Bulldogs Preview
Canterbury Bulldogs find themselves in unfamiliar Top 8 territory a third of the way through the season, but three-time premiers Penrith Panthers represent a massive roadblock to three straight wins for the first time since 2019.
The Bulldogs blitzed Newcastle 36-12 and held off Wests Tigers 22-14 in a fiery, controversial clash either side of the Round 8 bye. Its been a continuation of an excellent run of form since starting the season 0-2.
Big-name recruits Viliame Kikau, Matt Burton and Reed Mahoney finally look at home in blue-and-white jumpers, while the teams overall defensive improvement has been a standout feature so far.
The Panthers, meanwhile, have won six of the last seven and tore Souths apart 42-12 after falling behind 12-0 early. Key leaders Isaah Yeo, Dylan Edwards and James Fisher-Harris laid the platform following Nathan Clearys late withdrawal.
Cleary is back again after being left out as a precaution against the Rabbitohs. Paul Alamoti comes in for the suspended Izack Tago.
Penrith is on a six-match winning streak against Canterbury, winning each of those clashes by at least 12 points with five of them featuring 20-plus margins. Last years sole meeting garnered a 44-18 home win for the Panthers in Round 21.
The Bulldogs have knocked off the Roosters this season and were unlucky not get up against the Storm but the Panthers at Penrith is the NRLs toughest test.
The presence of four ex-Panthers premiership winners plus coach Ciraldo adds an extra edge to this one, however, while the Bulldogs have covered in their last six games.
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Penrith Panthers vs Canterbury Bulldogs Tip
We're tipping Penrith Panthers to win at $1.15 odds.
Penrith Panthers vs Canterbury Bulldogs Teams
Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Paul Alamoti 4. Taylan May 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Luke Garner 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Jack Cole 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 17. Mavrik Geyer 18. Daine Laurie 19. Matt Eisenhuth 20. Brad Schneider 21. Preston Riki 22. Soni Luke
Bulldogs team: 1. Blake Taaffe 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Matt Burton 7. Drew Hutchison 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Josh Curran 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jaeman Salmon 13. Kurt Mann 14. Bailey Hayward 15. Samuel Hughes 16. Kurtis Morrin 17. Jacob Preston 19. Poasa Faamausili 20. Blake Wilson 21. Toby Sexton 22. Connor Tracey 23. Jake Turpin
