A fascinating clash between two mid-table sides headlines Friday night’s NRL action, as the Canterbury Bulldogs head to Suncorp to take on the Brisbane Broncos.
Brisbane Broncos vs Canterbury Bulldogs
The story heading into this fixture is Brisbane’s injury list, which includes Reece Walsh, Payne Haas, Corey Jensen and Pat Carrigan.
Despite their forward pack looking thin, the Broncos have been hanging on, with four wins from seven following a gritty one-point victory over the Tigers last week.
The Bulldogs have a few injuries of their own, but their bigger issue is consistency. A brilliant win over the Panthers two weeks ago was followed by a poor loss to the Eels last round.
Leg 1 - Broncos +3.5
Brisbane have had Canterbury’s number in recent years, winning seven of their last eight meetings.
The Broncos tend to respond well to adversity, and with a strong home crowd behind them, they should be competitive here.
With Adam Reynolds, Ezra Mam and Kotoni Staggs leading the way, expect them to at least keep this close.
Leg 2 - Jacob Preston to Score
Preston has an excellent strike rate at Suncorp Stadium, scoring five tries in five games.
The Bulldogs second-rower has also been strong in 2026, crossing three times in six matches.
He’ll be running at a makeshift Brisbane middle, which should create opportunities. With five line breaks already this season, he only needs one to convert.
Leg 3 - Home Team Over 21.5
The Broncos have scored 22+ points against the Bulldogs in six of their last eight meetings, including both games last season.
They’ve hit that mark four times already this year, and while Canterbury are typically strong defensively, they’ve shown cracks recently.
The Eels put 38 on them last week, the Rabbitohs 32 in Round 5, and even the Knights managed 24 last month.
Same Game Multi
Broncos +3.5 / Preston to Score / Home Team Over 21.5 = $5.60
Value Bet - Connor Tracey to Score @ $2.87
Tracey has a strong record against Brisbane, scoring seven tries in six games.
He’s also in great form this season, leading the competition in kick return metres at 219 per game.
With his ability to break the line and get involved, he looks a strong chance to cross again.
