Dragons vs Bulldogs Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 25, 2026
Last updated: Aug 22, 2026, 9:35AM | Published: Aug 16, 2026, 11:21PM
The Dragons will take on the favoured Bulldogs in NRL Round 25 action at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, starting at 7:35pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Dragons vs Bulldogs game, plus the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's St George Illawarra vs Canterbury NRL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Bulldogs a 77% chance of winning against the Dragons at Allianz Stadium.
Dragons vs Bulldogs: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's NRL clash at Allianz Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Dragons $2.90, Bulldogs $1.39
- Line: Dragons +7.5 ($1.91), Bulldogs -7.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 43.5 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 Dragons at $2.90 and the Bulldogs at $1.39.
The Dragons are 7.5-point underdogs against the Bulldogs, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Bulldogs (-7.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 43.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Bulldogs (-7.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 43.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Dragons vs Bulldogs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Bulldogs at $1.39 with Bet365
- Line: Bulldogs -7.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 43.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Today's Dragons vs Bulldogs predictions are based on complex modelling and betting expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Dragons vs Bulldogs: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Dragons vs Bulldogs at Allianz Stadium this Saturday is the Bulldogs winning 26-15.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the St George vs Bulldogs match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Dragons vs Bulldogs: Try Scorers
Looking for Dragons vs Bulldogs try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Bulldogs' Jacob Kiraz is the most likely player to score the first try in St George Illawarra vs Canterbury.
Kiraz has a 9.0% chance of scoring the first try at Allianz Stadium, while the Bulldogs star has a 47.5% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.
Scroll down for the full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
St George Illawarra Dragons
- Tyrell Sloan: 8.3% probability
- Valentine Holmes: 5.9% probability
- Mathew Feagai: 4.8% probability
- Daniel Atkinson: 3.8% probability
- Hamish Stewart: 2.7% probability
Canterbury Bulldogs
- Jacob Kiraz: 9.0% probability
- Jonathan Sua: 7.1% probability
- Matt Burton: 5.8% probability
- Jacob Preston: 5.5% probability
- Bronson Xerri: 5.1% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
St George Illawarra Dragons
- Tyrell Sloan: 45.1% probability
- Valentine Holmes: 34.6% probability
- Mathew Feagai: 30.3% probability
- Daniel Atkinson: 24.6% probability
- Hamish Stewart: 18.6% probability
Canterbury Bulldogs
- Jacob Kiraz: 47.5% probability
- Jonathan Sua: 38.3% probability
- Matt Burton: 36.2% probability
- Jacob Preston: 34.7% probability
- Bronson Xerri: 32.2% probability
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting tips before the Dragons vs Bulldogs game.
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Dragons vs Bulldogs: Essential Details
The NRL Round 25 clash between the Dragons and Bulldogs at Allianz Stadium is scheduled to begin at 7:35pm AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: St George Illawarra Dragons vs Canterbury Bulldogs
- Date: Saturday 22 August 2026
- Kick-off: 7:35pm AEST
- Location: Allianz Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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