Canterbury Bulldogs vs Manly Sea Eagles Prediction – Round 21 2025

In the final game of NRL round 21, The Canterbury Bulldogs come up against their bogey team at Allianz Stadium – The Manly Sea Eagles.

The Doggies have won just one of their past 12 against the Manly Anthony Seibold’s men and will have extra motivation as they attempt to get back at them for their elimination from the first week of last year’s finals series.

More recently, a piece of Lachlan Galvin magic helped the Bulldogs steal victory from the Dragons last weekend to move them back into second spot on the ladder, while Manly produced arguably its best performance of the season, upsetting Melbourne 18-16 at AAMI Park.

Match-winner Jethro Rinakama somewhat cruelly makes way as Bronson Xerri returns for the Bulldogs. Sam Hughes comes into the side to fill the gap left by Sitili Tupouniua, who has injured his hamstring.

Meanwhile, Tommy Talau drops out of the Manly 17 to accommodate the return of Haumole Olakau’atu, who bolsters the pack after six weeks sidelined with injury.

Check out our Canterbury Bulldogs vs Manly Sea Eagles preview for plenty of betting tips and predictions across a host of markets. From H2H to anytime tryscorers and everything in between. 

So, for all the latest news, analysis, odds, and betting tips ahead of this mouthwatering matchup, check out our Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles prediction below.

 

Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles Prediction and Betting Tips

 

Head-to-Head Prediction

The last game of the round should be one of the closest as the Bulldogs welcome the Sea Eagles to Allianz Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Both of these sides recorded stunning victories last week, both by a margin of two points, meaning we should be in for an absolute corker here.

The Sea Eagles ambushed the Storm down in Melbourne, while new Bulldogs recruit silenced his critics with a match winning display that included a try and a game-stealing assist.

If young gun Galvin continues this kind of form, it could be enough to not only catapult the Doggies to victory here, but also their first minor premiership since 2012.

Betting tip: Canterbury Bulldogs.

 

First Try Scorer Prediction

Tom Trbojevic has scored at least one try in seven of his last eight appearances against Canterbury. Can he make it eight from nine and cross for the first try in this one? We think so.

Betting tip: Tom Trbojevic.

 

Line Prediction

Manly have covered the line in each of its last six away matches against Canterbury.

Betting tip: Manly Sea Eagles (+4.5).

 

Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles Anytime Tryscorer Betting Tips

 

Reuben Garrick

Reuben Garrick has scored at least one try in each of Manly's last four matches

 

Stephen Crichton

Stephen Crichton has scored at least one try in four of his last five appearances against Manly.

 

Daly Cherry-Evans

Daly Cherry-Evans has scored at least one try in four of Manly's last five matches against Canterbury.

 

Enari Tuala

In each of Canterbury's last three matches, its starting left wing has scored a try.

 

Tolutau Koula

Tolutau Koula has scored a try in each of Manly's last three 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. Reed Mahoney

10. Sam Hughes

11. Viliame Kikau

12. Jacob Preston

13. Jaeman Salmon

14. Kurt Mann

15. Harry Hayes

16. Josh Curran

17. Bailey Hayward

 

Manly Sea Eagles Team List

1. Lehi Hopoate

2. Jason Saab

3. Tolutau Koula

4. Tom Trbojevic

5. Reuben Garrick

6. Luke Brooks

7. Daly Cherry-Evans

8. Matthew Lodge

9. Jazz Tevaga

10. Siosiua Taukeiaho

11. Haumole Olakau'atu

12. Ben Trbojevic

13. Jake Trbojevic

14. Jake Simpkin

15. Corey Waddell 

16. Ethan Bullemor

17. Toafofoa Sipley

 

Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles Match Details

 

Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025.

Kick-off: 4:05pm AEST.

Location: Allianz Stadium, Sydney.