Two sides sitting at 3-5 open Round 10 of the NRL, with the Dolphins hosting the Bulldogs at Suncorp Stadium.<\/p>\n
Despite being level on the ladder, the form lines of these teams are trending in opposite directions.<\/p>\n
The Dolphins have improved significantly over the past month, pushing Penrith and the Warriors before comfortably beating Melbourne last week.<\/p>\n
Canterbury, meanwhile, have dropped three straight following their upset win over the Panthers.<\/p>\n
With Viliame Kikau and Jake Turpin sidelined, the Bulldogs look vulnerable again.<\/p>\n
The Dolphins regain Kodi Nikorima and Jeremy Marshall-King, adding experience and stability.<\/p>\n
Confidence is growing within this side and after beating Canterbury for the first time last season, they can edge another close one here.<\/p>\n
Isaako has scored every time he has faced the Bulldogs as a Dolphin.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s also in strong form with three tries across the last two rounds.<\/p>\n
Canterbury continue to concede tries down their right edge and with Kikau missing, that side looks even more exposed.<\/p>\n
Both teams have scored 12 or more points in every game this season.<\/p>\n
The 12.5 line has been cleared in 13 of the combined 16 matches involving these sides in 2026.<\/p>\n
Even if the Dolphins control the match, Canterbury should still contribute enough points.<\/p>\n