Panthers vs Bulldogs Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 26, 2026
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026, 1:00PM | Published: Aug 24, 2026, 5:56AM
The Panthers will face the Bulldogs in NRL Round 26 action at Bankwest Stadium on Friday, starting at 8:00pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Panthers vs Bulldogs game, plus the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Penrith vs Canterbury NRL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Panthers a 77% chance of beating the Bulldogs in Round 26 of the 2026 NRL season.
Panthers vs Bulldogs: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at Bankwest Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Panthers $1.32, Bulldogs $3.25
- Line: Panthers -9.5 ($1.91), Bulldogs +9.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 40.5 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 Panthers at $1.32 and the Bulldogs at $3.25.
The Panthers are listed as 9.5-point favourites against the Bulldogs, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Bulldogs (+9.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 40.5 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 Panthers (-9.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 40.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Panthers vs Bulldogs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Panthers at $1.32 with Bet365
- Line: Panthers -9.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 40.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Panthers vs Bulldogs betting tips are based on world-class modelling and betting experience to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
Panthers vs Bulldogs: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Panthers vs Bulldogs at Bankwest Stadium on Friday is the Panthers winning 25-14.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Panthers vs Bulldogs match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Panthers vs Bulldogs: Try Scorers
Are you looking for Panthers vs Bulldogs try scorers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Panthers' Thomas Jenkins is the most likely player to score the first try in Penrith vs Canterbury.
Jenkins has a 12.4% chance of scoring the first try at Bankwest Stadium, while the Panthers star has a 55.4% chance of scoring a try at any time during the match.
Scroll down for the complete list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Penrith Panthers
- Thomas Jenkins: 12.4% probability
- Brian To'o: 9.0% probability
- Casey McLean: 6.4% probability
- Dylan Edwards: 5.1% probability
- Nathan Cleary: 4.1% probability
Canterbury Bulldogs
- Enari Tuala: 5.5% probability
- Jacob Kiraz: 5.5% probability
- Matt Burton: 4.8% probability
- Jacob Preston: 4.1% probability
- Bronson Xerri: 3.4% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Penrith Panthers
- Thomas Jenkins: 55.4% probability
- Brian To'o: 45.7% probability
- Casey McLean: 37.2% probability
- Dylan Edwards: 31.1% probability
- Nathan Cleary: 24.4% probability
Canterbury Bulldogs
- Enari Tuala: 31.0% probability
- Jacob Kiraz: 30.0% probability
- Matt Burton: 26.4% probability
- Jacob Preston: 22.8% probability
- Bronson Xerri: 21.1% probability
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Panthers vs Bulldogs game.
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Panthers vs Bulldogs: Essential Details
The NRL Round 26 clash between the Panthers and Bulldogs at Bankwest Stadium is scheduled to begin at 8:00pm AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Penrith Panthers vs Canterbury Bulldogs
- Date: Friday 28 August 2026
- Kick-off: 8:00pm AEST
- Location: Bankwest Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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