Accor Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 18 NRL game between Canterbury Bulldogs and New Zealand Warriors. The game kicks off at 3:00 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. New Zealand Warriors game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday July 6, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Where: Accor Stadium
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Canterbury Bulldogs vs New Zealand Warriors Odds
Canterbury Bulldogs vs New Zealand Warriors Preview
Canterbury is aiming to consolidate its position as 2024s most impressive improver, while the Warriors are desperate to avoid the seasons biggest slider tag as former Penrith assistants Cameron Ciraldo and Andrew Webster plot one anothers downfall in this mouth-watering Saturday afternoon clash.
The fifth-placed Bulldogs have discovered the defensive resolve and consistency that underpinned the Warriors 2023 charge.
They boast the second-best points conceded per game record in the NRL and havent conceded more than 26 points in 2024.
After a disappointing 26-8 loss to the Roosters in Round 16, the Bulldogs chalked up their fourth win in five games via a 15-14 golden point eclipse of Cronulla despite playing below their best and failing to score a try in the second half.
The Warriors have been wildly erratic but have won four of their last six, recovering from a horrific 66-6 loss on the Gold Coast with a reasonably encouraging 32-16 win over an under-strength Broncos outfit at Mt Smart.
They struggled to put away the visitors after leading 16-0, but the performances of halves Te Maire Martin and Chanel Harris-Tavita, and returning NSW squad member Mitch Barnett were huge pluses.
The Warriors are unchanged, while the Bulldogs are bolstered by the return of fullback Connor Tracey and utility Kurt Mann.
The last six head to head meetings have gone the way of the Warriors, including hard-fought wins at home (16-14) and away (24-12) last season in the initial clashes between Webster and Ciraldo.
The Warriors are on a three-match winning run at Accor Stadium, but the Bulldogs have won their last six at their most frequent home venue their best streak since 2012.
Installed as $1.50 favourites, this is a gilt-edged opportunity for the Bulldogs to confirm their status as a deserving finalist.
The Warriors, meanwhile, could build a late charge to the playoffs on the back of a win here but it will be a tough road from here on in if they come up empty.
Expect that desperation to be reflected in the intensity of the contest but its the Bulldogs with the edge.
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Canterbury Bulldogs vs New Zealand Warriors Tip
We're tipping Canterbury Bulldogs to win at $1.50 odds.
Canterbury Bulldogs vs New Zealand Warriors Teams
Bulldogs team: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Blake Wilson 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jaeman Salmon 13. Bailey Hayward 14. Kurt Mann 15. Josh Curran 16. Kurtis Morrin 17. Lipoi Hopoi 19. Jeral Skelton 20. Jake Turpin 21. Blake Taaffe 22. Harry Hayes 23. Jack Todd
Warriors team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Te Maire Martin 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Marata Niukore 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Tohu Harris 14. Freddy Lussick 15. Dylan Walker 16. Jazz Tevaga 17. Jackson Ford 18. Jacob Laban 20. Taine Tuaupiki 21. Ali Leiataua 22. Bunty Afoa 23. Leka Halasima