The Brisbane Broncos host the Canterbury Bulldogs at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night in what shapes as a huge clash, with an injury-ravaged Broncos side facing a real challenge after getting the job done against the Tigers last week.

Payne Haas and Jesse Arthars were unable to finish the game, with Haas joining a casualty as well as Corey Jensen, who has a pulmonary embolism.

After a very underwhelming performance for the Bulldogs losing against the Parramatta Eels, they will go up against a Broncos side that believe they can get the job done, even when they are down on troops.

Ciraldo’s men are struggling to find rhythm despite some solid individual efforts.

For the latest news, odds and analysis ahead of this match, check out our Broncos vs Bulldogs tips and predictions below.

Brisbane Broncos vs Canterbury Bulldogs Prediction and Betting Tips

Head-to-Head Prediction

Recent meetings between these two sides say the home side should win the game in a landslide, as the Broncos have won seven of their last eight games against the Bulldogs.

However, the Broncos are undermanned in their forward pack, as they are missing Payne Haas, Corey Jensen and Patrick Carrigan.

The Bulldogs forward pack at their best can generate pressure and control possession, and it is expected they will against this new Broncos pack.

We expect the Bulldogs to beat the Broncos with a contest that they ultimately should be on top of.

Betting tip: Canterbury Bulldogs.

First Try Scorer Prediction

The Broncos forward may be down on star talent, but Xavier Willison is proving he can be life without Payne Haas, and is a try scoring threat with his physical running game that could make the Bulldogs defence uncomfortable to start the game.

Betting tip: Xavier Willison.

Over/Under Prediction

Each of Canterbury’s last five matches at Suncorp Stadium have gone over the total match points line.

Betting tip: Over (49.5) total match points.

Line Prediction

With the Broncos depth being tested, the Bulldogs have another opportunity to get a win against a depleted team.

The last time the Bulldogs defeated the Broncos, which was in 2024, they easily got over the line.

Betting tip: Bulldogs (-4.5) line.

Broncos vs Bulldogs Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips

Kotoni Staggs

Kotoni Staggs has scored at least one try in each of Brisbane’s four home matches against opponents that were ranked lower on the ladder.

Gehamat Shibasaki

In five of Canterbury’s last six matches at Suncorp Stadium, the opposition’s starting left centre has scored a try.

Connor Tracey

Connor Tracey has scored seven tries in six career games against the Broncos.

Jacob Preston

Jacob Preston has scored five tries in five games at Suncorp Stadium.

Broncos vs Bulldogs Teams

Brisbane Broncos Team List

1. Jesse Arthars 

2. Josiah Karapani

3. Kotoni Staggs

4. Gehamat Shibasaki

5. Deine Mariner

6. Ezra Mam

7. Adam Reynolds (c)

8. Ben Talty

9. Cory Paix

10. Jack Gosiewski

11. Brendan Piakura

12. Jordan Riki

13. Xavier Willison

14. Josh Rogers

15. Jaiyden Hunt

16. Preston Riki

17. Va’a Semu

18. Hayze Perham

Canterbury Bulldogs Team List

1. Connor Tracey

2. Jonathan Sua

3. Bronson Xerri

4. Stephen Crichton (c)

5. Marcelo Montoya

6. Matt Burton

7. Lachlan Galvin

8. Samuel Hughes

9. Bailey Hayward

10. Leo Thompson

11. Viliame Kikau 

12. Jacob Preston

13. Jaeman Salmon

14. Kurt Mann

15. Sitili Tupouniua

16. Harry Hayes

17. Jake Turpin

19. Josh Curran

Broncos vs Bulldogs Match Details

Date: Friday, April 24, 2026.

Kick-off: 8:00pm AEST.

Location: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.