Bulldogs vs Cowboys Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 9, 2026

The Bulldogs will face the Cowboys in NRL Round 9 action at Stadium Australia on Friday, beginning at 6:00pm AEST.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Bulldogs vs Cowboys game, along with the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Canterbury vs North Queensland NRL match 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Bulldogs a 62% chance of beating the Cowboys at Stadium Australia.

Bulldogs vs Cowboys: Odds

The latest Bet365 betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at Stadium Australia are shown here:

• Head to Head: Bulldogs $1.75, Cowboys $2.10
• Line: Bulldogs -1.5 ($1.91), Cowboys +1.5 ($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 Bulldogs at $1.75 and the Cowboys at $2.10.

The Bulldogs are 1.5-point favourites against the Cowboys, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Cowboys (+1.5) 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 (-1.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 49.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.

Bulldogs vs Cowboys: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Bulldogs at $1.75 with Bet365
• Line: Bulldogs -1.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 49.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

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Bulldogs vs Cowboys: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bulldogs vs Cowboys at Stadium Australia this Friday is the Bulldogs winning 26-22.

This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Bulldogs vs Cowboys match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Bulldogs vs Cowboys match.

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Bulldogs vs Cowboys: Essential Details

The NRL Round 9 clash between the Bulldogs and Cowboys at Stadium Australia is scheduled to start at 6:00pm AEST on Friday.

• Teams: Canterbury Bulldogs vs North Queensland Cowboys
• Date: Friday 1 May 2026
• Kick-off: 6:00pm AEST
• Location: Stadium Australia

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

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