Bulldogs vs Panthers Prediction and Tips - NRL Semi-Final 2025
Last updated: Sep 17, 2025, 7:25PM | Published: Sep 14, 2025, 10:45PM
The Bulldogs will face the favoured Panthers in NRL Semi-Final action at Stadium Australia on Sunday, with kick-off at 4:05pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Bulldogs vs Panthers game, along with the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Canterbury vs Penrith NRL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Panthers a 74% chance of winning against the Bulldogs at Stadium Australia.
Bulldogs vs Panthers: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's NRL clash at Stadium Australia are listed here:
- Head to Head: Bulldogs $3.60, Panthers $1.30
- Line: Bulldogs +9.5 ($1.91), Panthers -9.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 39.5 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 $3.60 and the Panthers at $1.30.
The Bulldogs are listed as 9.5-point underdogs against the Panthers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Panthers (-9.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 39.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Panthers (-9.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 39.5-point over/under is expected to go over 54% of the time.
Bulldogs vs Panthers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Bulldogs at $3.60 with Bet365
- Line: Panthers -9.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 39.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Bulldogs vs Panthers betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Panthers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Bulldogs to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Bulldogs vs Panthers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bulldogs vs Panthers at Stadium Australia on Sunday is the Panthers prevailing 25-15.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Bulldogs vs Panthers match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Bulldogs vs Panthers: Try Scorers
Looking for Bulldogs vs Panthers try scorers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Panthers' Brian To'o is the most likely player to score the first try in Canterbury vs Penrith.
To'o has a 8.0% chance of scoring the first try at Stadium Australia, while the Panthers star has a 39.4% chance of scoring a try at any time during the match.
Scroll down for our full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Canterbury Bulldogs
- Jacob Kiraz: 5.9% probability
- Jethro Rinakama: 5.4% probability
- Matt Burton: 4.5% probability
- Bronson Xerri: 4.1% probability
- Jacob Preston: 4.0% probability
Penrith Panthers
- Brian To'o: 8.0% probability
- Paul Alamoti: 7.7% probability
- Casey McLean: 7.4% probability
- Dylan Edwards: 4.8% probability
- Izack Tago: 4.8% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Canterbury Bulldogs
- Jacob Kiraz: 33.0% probability
- Jethro Rinakama: 29.8% probability
- Matt Burton: 24.9% probability
- Jacob Preston: 23.8% probability
- Bronson Xerri: 22.9% probability
Penrith Panthers
- Paul Alamoti: 39.9% probability
- Casey McLean: 39.6% probability
- Brian To'o: 39.4% probability
- Dylan Edwards: 28.3% probability
- Izack Tago: 27.7% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the Bulldogs vs Panthers match.
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Bulldogs vs Panthers: Essential Details
The NRL Semi-Final clash between the Bulldogs and Panthers at Stadium Australia is scheduled to commence at 4:05pm AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Canterbury Bulldogs vs Penrith Panthers
- Date: Sunday 21 September 2025
- Kick-off: 4:05pm AEST
- Location: Stadium Australia
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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