The Bulldogs have found new confidence as they take on the Manly Sea Eagles on Saturday night.

After defeating the Eels in a close contest, they spent Round 15 resting with a bye and are hoping for a late push into the top eight.

Manly have amazing news with their lineup, with their Origin stars planning to play against the Bulldogs in an old rivalry and see Tom Trbojevic play his first game since injuring his hamstring.

Sitting third on the ladder, Manly get a needed rest and will have a player on their hands who will be looking to prove he shouldn’t have been dropped out of the Blues Origin side in Haumole Olakau’atu.

For the latest news, odds and analysis ahead of the latest installment of this recent matchup, check out our Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles tips and predictions below.

Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles Prediction and Betting Tips 

Head-to-Head Prediction 

The Bulldogs' bye in Round 15 allowed their captain, Stephen Crichton, to continue recovering from his shoulder injury and has been named in the lineup for this match, while Jacob Kiraz continues to play with a calf injury.

Kurt Mann will also start at dummy-half with Bailey Hayward on the bench.

Manly’s Olakau’atu was surprisingly dropped by the Blues and will be looking to make an impact in what would be a nice win to stay in the top four.

Clayton Faulalo is on the sidelines with his own hamstring injury, while we also get a first look at Tom Trbojevic since his injury, and how he combines with his Manly teammates, given that the Sea Eagles have adjusted quite nicely without their best player.

Manly have won eleven of their last thirteen games against the Bulldogs, and given their run to a top four spot and getting their star player back from injury, it’s hard to pass predicting the away side continuing their winning form.

Betting tip: Manly Sea Eagles. 

First Try Scorer Prediction 

Sitili Tupouniua has strong form in the try-scoring department in recent games and has also scored the first try in a game this season.

Manly have leaked a try to one of their opponents' backrowers in three of their last five games.

Playing off the back of Galvin's short passes and Burton’s running game, it could open up opportunities if Manly start flat in the game.

Betting tip: Sitili Tupouniua.

Over/Under Prediction 

Seven of Canterbury's last eight home matches against Manly have gone over the total match points line.

Betting tip: Over (48.5) total match points. 

Line Prediction

Canterbury has failed to cover the line in each of its last six matches when playing with a rest disadvantage.

Betting tip: Sea Eagles (-7.5) line. 

Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips 

Jacob Kiraz

Jacob Kiraz has scored a try in five of his last six home appearances.

Sitili Tupouniua

Sitili Tupouniua has scored a try in four of Canterbury's last five matches at Accor Stadium.

Jason Saab 

Jason Saab has scored at least one try in each of his four previous away appearances against Canterbury.

Lehi Hopoate 

Lehi Hopoate has scored at least one try in eight of his last nine appearances.

Ben Trbojevic

Ben Trbojevic has scored a try in each of Manly's last two matches.

Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles Teams 

Canterbury Bulldogs Team List 

1. Connor Tracey

2. Jacob Kiraz

3. Bronson Xerri

4. Stephen Crichton

5. Enari Tuala

6. Matt Burton

7. Lachlan Galvin

8. Max King

9. Kurt Mann

10. Leo Thompson

11. Sitili Tupouniua

12. Jaeman Salmon

13. Harry Hayes

14. Bailey Hayward

15. Jed Reardon

16. Jack Underhill

17. Josh Curran

19. Jethro Rinakama

Manly Sea Eagles Team List 

1. Tom Trbojevic

2. Jason Saab

3. Tolutau Koula

4. Reuben Garrick

5. Lehi Hopoate 

6. Luke Brooks

7. Jamal Fogarty

8. Taniela Paseka

9. Brandon Wakeham

10. Kobe Hetherington 

11. Haumole Olakau’atu

12. Ben Trbojevic

13. Jake Trbojevic 

14. Jake Simpkin 

15. Nathan Brown

16. Ethan Bullemor

17. Simione Laiafi

18. Josh Feledy

Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles Match Details 

Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026. 

Kick-off: 7:35pm AEST. 

Location: Accor Stadium, Sydney.