Accor Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 26 NRL game between Canterbury Bulldogs and Manly Sea Eagles. The game kicks off at 6:00 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. Manly Sea Eagles game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Friday August 30, 2024 at 6:00 pm

Where: Accor Stadium

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Canterbury Bulldogs vs Manly Sea Eagles Preview

The Bulldogs are on a roll, chasing a top-four finish with five straight wins, including three by 16-plus points, as they head into a clash with Manly, who are fighting to secure a home elimination final. Canterbury handled tricky conditions well last week in a 34-18 win over the Warriors, driven by strong kicking games from Toby Sexton and Matt Burton. Stephen Crichton’s suspension means Jacob Kiraz shifts to centre with Jeral Skelton on the wing.

Manly’s top-four hopes took a hit with a surprising 34-26 loss to the Tigers, marked by poor discipline and defensive lapses despite Tom Trbojevic’s hat-trick. Tommy Talau returns to centre, with Tolu Koula moving to the bench.

The Sea Eagles have dominated recent matchups, winning nine of their last 10 against the Bulldogs, but Canterbury’s NRL-best defensive record and strong form at Accor Stadium give them the upper hand. Despite having talent like DCE and Turbo, Manly’s road struggles may continue.