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Canterbury Bulldogs vs Dolphins Tips - Dogs put a dent in Dolphins finals hopes

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Jeremy Darke 13 Aug 2024
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  • Canterbury Bulldogs vs Dolphins expert predictions for Saturday’s Round 24 NRL game
  • Kick off is at 3:00 PM at Salter Oval
  • Canterbury's defence will prove to be too strong for the Dolphins
  • Preview, expert analysis, stats, team news & best bet
Jez tells you why the underdogs won't cover on Saturday!

Canterbury Bulldogs vs Dolphins, Round 24 2024 - Expert Prediction


The Canterbury Bulldogs will continue their push for an astonishing top-four finish when they beat the Dolphins in Bundy, covering the one-try line. 
  • Canterbury Bulldogs vs Dolphins, Round 24 2024 - Expert Prediction
  • Head to Head 
  • Canterbury Bulldogs Form Analysis & Betting Trends
  • Canterbury Bulldogs Team News
  • Canterbury Bulldogs Team List
  • Dolphins Form Analysis & Betting Trends
  • Dolphins Team News
  • Dolphins Team List
  • Canterbury Bulldogs vs Dolphins NRL 2024 Round 24 FAQ’s

The Bulldogs had no problems last week containing the attack of the Dragons and they will put a stop to the Dolphins also this week. Canterbury’s defensive line has been core to their rise to finals contention this season and despite the Dolphins having attacking threats it will not be troubled this week. 

 The Dolphins on the other hand have been leaking points especially down their right side. Look for the speed of Josh Addo-Carr to get on the outside of his man and burst through for a try.

  • Canterbury have won 8 of their past 10 matches.
  • Dolphins have conceded 29.8 per game in their past 5 matches.
  • Canterbury have held their opponents to an average of 15 points in their past 6 matches.
  • The Dolphins have conceded 7 tries down their right side in their past 3 games. 

Head to Head 


The Dolphins and Canterbury met once last season also in Bundaberg with a Matt Burton field goal right before half time proving to be the difference in the match which ended 22-23 in favour of the Bulldogs.

Canterbury Bulldogs Form Analysis & Betting Trends


Recent Form
Last 5 W/LLast 5 ATSLast 5 O/U
4-13-21-4

2024 Betting Trends
$10 MLOver/Under1-1213+
61.35-156-56-3

In what was touted to be the game of the week between Canterbury and St George last weekend it was the Doggies that stood up to the occasion and lived up to the expectation as arguably the best defensive team in the comp. 

The Bulldogs took firm control early and held the Dragons to just two first half tries, giving up nothing in the second half. Canterbury dominated the ball winning 56% of the territory and accumulating almost 500 more run metres on the back of their six linebreaks in the game.

It was another almost flawless defensive performance for Canterbury which has them conceding the least amount of linebreaks of any team and just 0.2 points more than the Panthers 16.2 points per game season-best.

Canterbury Bulldogs Team News


In the only change for Cameron Ciraldo, Jaeman Salmon will take the place of Lipoi Hopoi on the bench, playing his first game since round 18.

Canterbury Bulldogs Team List


1. Connor Tracey
2. Jacob Kiraz
3. Bronson Xerri
4. Stephen Crichton
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Matt Burton
7. Toby Sexton
8. Josh Curran
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Sam Hughes
11. Viliame Kikau
12. Jacob Preston
13. Kurt Mann

Interchange
14. Bailey Hayward
15. Kurtis Morrin
16. Harry Hayes
17. Jaeman Salmon

Reserves
19 Lipoi Hopoi
20. Chris Patolo
21. Hayze Perham
​​​​​​​22. Drew Hutchison
23. Poasa Faamausili

Dolphins Form Analysis & Betting Trends


Recent Form
Last 5 W/LLast 5 ATSLast 5 O/U
2-33-24-1

2024 Betting Trends
$10 MLOver/Under1-1213+
-8211-97-73-3

The Dolphins hung on to their top-eight spot scraping past the New Zealand Warriors in golden point on the back of a monster 40+ metre field goal from Sean O’Sullivan that broke the 32-point deadlock just the minutes in. 

The win broke a three-game skid for the Dolphins and has kept them in an alright position heading into the final weeks  of the season to make the NRL Finals in just their second year in the competition. 

The worrying signs for Redcliff though, are they are bleeding points to their opposition at the moment, averaging 29.8 against per game in their past 5 matches. Wayne Bennett’s men do have the flare to cross the line themselves but coming up against one of the best defensive lines in the competition this week it is a concern

Dolphins Team News


Lachlan Hubnar will join the bench in place of Mark Nicholls who is under concussion protocols. 

Dolphins Team List


1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Jake Averillo
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Jack Bostock
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Max Plath
10. Tevita Pangai Junior
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Connelly Lemuelu
13. Kenny Bromwich

Interchange
14. Oryn Keeley
15. Lachlan Hubner
16. Ray Stone
17. Sean O'Sullivan

Reserves
18. Trai Fuller
19. Tesi Niu
20. Anthony Milford
21. Kurt Donoghoe
​​​​​​​22. Josh Kerr

Canterbury Bulldogs vs Dolphins NRL 2024 Round 24 FAQ’s

How to watch Canterbury Bulldogs vs Dolphins NRL 2024 Round 24?

You can watch the Canterbury Bulldogs vs Dolphins NRL 2024 Round 24 game via Fox Sports or Kayo Sports. If you are watching from outside of Australia the WatchNRL app is the perfect solution.

How to buy tickets to Canterbury Bulldogs vs Dolphins NRL 2024 Round 24?

To buy tickets to the Canterbury Bulldogs vs Dolphins NRL 2024 Round 24 game check the NRL website or the official Canterbury Bulldogs site.

Verdict

Canterbury’s defence will stand strong against the Dolphins holding them under 20.5 points which will see the Dogs cover the 5.5-point line.
 
Josh Addo-Carr will get on the outside of the weaker right side defence of the Dolphins and will score a try.
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