Roosters vs Bulldogs Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 23, 2026
Last updated: Aug 7, 2026, 10:07AM | Published: Aug 2, 2026, 11:50PM
The Roosters will sqaure off with the Bulldogs in NRL Round 23 action at Allianz Stadium on Friday, beginning at 8:00pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Roosters vs Bulldogs game, along with the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Sydney vs Canterbury NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Roosters a 66% chance of winning against the Bulldogs in Round 23 of the 2026 NRL season.
Roosters vs Bulldogs: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at Allianz Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Roosters $1.30, Bulldogs $3.35
- Line: Roosters -5.5 ($1.91), Bulldogs +5.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 44.5 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 Roosters at $1.30 and the Bulldogs at $3.35.
The Roosters are 5.5-point favourites against the Bulldogs, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Bulldogs (+5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 44.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookies have got it right and both the Roosters and the Bulldogs have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 44.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 63% of the time.
Roosters vs Bulldogs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Bulldogs at $3.35 with Bet365
- Line: Roosters -5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 44.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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While the Roosters have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Bulldogs to win is our recommended option because of the 5.6% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Roosters vs Bulldogs: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Roosters vs Bulldogs at Allianz Stadium this Friday is the Roosters winning 23-17.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Roosters 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.Roosters vs Bulldogs: Try Scorers
Searching for Roosters vs Bulldogs try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Roosters' Mark Nawaqanitawase is the most likely player to score the first try in Sydney vs Canterbury.
Nawaqanitawase has a 10.7% chance of scoring the first try at Allianz Stadium, while the Roosters star has a 54.9% 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
Sydney Roosters
- Mark Nawaqanitawase: 10.7% probability
- Billy Smith: 7.1% probability
- Robert Toia: 5.6% probability
- Hugo Savala: 5.3% probability
- Cody Ramsey: 4.7% probability
Canterbury Bulldogs
- Jethro Rinakama: 6.5% probability
- Jacob Kiraz: 5.5% probability
- Matt Burton: 4.7% probability
- Jacob Preston: 4.6% probability
- Enari Tuala: 3.6% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Sydney Roosters
- Mark Nawaqanitawase: 54.9% probability
- Billy Smith: 40.6% probability
- Hugo Savala: 34.1% probability
- Robert Toia: 33.4% probability
- Sam Walker: 28.3% probability
Canterbury Bulldogs
- Jethro Rinakama: 38.2% probability
- Jacob Kiraz: 36.0% probability
- Matt Burton: 30.5% probability
- Jacob Preston: 28.6% probability
- Enari Tuala: 22.8% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Roosters vs Bulldogs match.
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Roosters vs Bulldogs: Essential Details
The NRL Round 23 clash between the Roosters and Bulldogs at Allianz Stadium is scheduled to start at 8:00pm AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury Bulldogs
- Date: Friday 7 August 2026
- Kick-off: 8:00pm AEST
- Location: Allianz Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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