Broncos vs Bulldogs Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 8, 2026
Last updated: Apr 22, 2026, 9:10AM | Published: Apr 20, 2026, 12:06AM
The Broncos will face the Bulldogs in NRL Round 8 action at Suncorp Stadium on Friday, commencing at 8:00pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Broncos vs Bulldogs game, as well as the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Brisbane vs Canterbury NRL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Bulldogs a 62% chance of defeating the Broncos at Suncorp Stadium.
Broncos vs Bulldogs: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at Suncorp Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Broncos $2.30, Bulldogs $1.62
- Line: Broncos +3.5 ($1.91), Bulldogs -3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 49.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Broncos at $2.30 and the Bulldogs at $1.62.
The Broncos are 3.5-point underdogs against the Bulldogs, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Bulldogs (-3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 49.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Bulldogs (-3.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 49.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 57% of the time.
Broncos vs Bulldogs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Bulldogs at $1.62 with Bet365
- Line: Bulldogs -3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 49.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Broncos vs Bulldogs: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Broncos vs Bulldogs at Suncorp Stadium on Friday is the Bulldogs winning 25-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Broncos vs Bulldogs match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Broncos vs Bulldogs: Try Scorers
Searching for Broncos vs Bulldogs try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Broncos' Deine Mariner is the most likely player to score the first try in Brisbane vs Canterbury.
Mariner has a 8.1% chance of scoring the first try at Suncorp Stadium, while the Broncos star has a 48.3% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.
Scroll down for the complete list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Brisbane Broncos
- Deine Mariner: 8.1% probability
- Josiah Karapani: 6.1% probability
- Kotoni Staggs: 6.0% probability
- Gehamat Shibasaki: 5.4% probability
- Ezra Mam: 5.1% probability
Canterbury Bulldogs
- Jonathan Sua: 6.2% probability
- Marcelo Montoya: 5.8% probability
- Jacob Preston: 5.8% probability
- Bronson Xerri: 5.6% probability
- Stephen Crichton: 4.4% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Brisbane Broncos
- Deine Mariner: 48.3% probability
- Kotoni Staggs: 40.8% probability
- Josiah Karapani: 40.0% probability
- Gehamat Shibasaki: 36.0% probability
- Ezra Mam: 34.5% probability
Canterbury Bulldogs
- Jonathan Sua: 42.7% probability
- Jacob Preston: 38.6% probability
- Marcelo Montoya: 37.5% probability
- Bronson Xerri: 37.1% probability
- Stephen Crichton: 30.7% probability
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Broncos vs Bulldogs: Essential Details
The NRL Round 8 clash between the Broncos and Bulldogs at Suncorp Stadium is scheduled to start at 8:00pm AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Brisbane Broncos vs Canterbury Bulldogs
- Date: Friday 24 April 2026
- Kick-off: 8:00pm AEST
- Location: Suncorp Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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