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July 21 2023, 14:36 · Ash Wheldon

Penrith Panthers vs Canterbury Bulldogs – Regular Season – Preview & Prediction | NRL 2023

Penrith Panthers vs Canterbury Bulldogs – Regular Season – Preview & Prediction | NRL 2023
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THE FACTS

When is Penrith Panthers vs Canterbury Bulldogs on and what time does it start? Penrith Panthers vs Canterbury Bulldogs will take place on Sunday 23rd July, 2023 – 05:00 (UK)

Where is Penrith Panthers vs Canterbury Bulldogs taking place? Penrith Panthers vs Canterbury Bulldogs will take place at BlueBet Stadium in Penrith, Australia

Where can I get tickets for Penrith Panthers vs Canterbury Bulldogs? Click here for ticket information on 2023 NRL matches

What channel is Penrith Panthers vs Canterbury Bulldogs on? Sky Sports Arena will be televising selected NRL games in the UK and you can find their schedule here. For Australian broadcasters, you can find a list here

Where can I stream Penrith Panthers vs Canterbury Bulldogs? If televised on Sky Sports, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go. Alternatively, the match will be available to subscribers of Watch NRL

THE TEAM NEWS

PENRITH PANTHERS

  • Penrith Panthers continued their impressive run of form as they overcame the Dolphins last week to make it three straight wins and eight victories from their last nine.
  • The reigning premiers are timing their run to the finals superbly and could well be the team to beat once again, especially with Nathan Cleary back in the side after the halfback overcame a hamstring injury to be named in this week’s 17.

Starting 13: Edwards, Turuva, Tago, Crichton, To’o, Luai, Cleary, Leota, Kenny, Fisher-Harris, Sorensen, Martin, Yeo – Interchanges: Luke, L. Smith, Leniu, Garner – Reserves: Cogger, Eisenhuth, Salmon, Jenkins, Peachey

Unavailable: Taylan May (Injured)

CANTERBURY BULLDOGS

  • Canterbury Bulldogs failed to build on their win over South Sydney Rabbitohs as they were on the end of a big loss at the hands of Brisbane Broncos.
  • That is now five losses in their last six outings and this is the last place they want to visit, although they could be handed a boost with Jason Addo-Carr and Viliame Kikau listed among the reserves and they could be handed late call-ups following injury issues.

Starting 13: Averillo, Wilson, Kiraz, Alamoti, Skelton, Burton, Flanagan, King, Mahoney, Faitala-Mariner, Topine, Preston, Waddell – Interchanges: Edwards, Morrin, Pangai Jnr., Okunbor – Reserves: Hughes, Perham, Patolo, Addo-Carr, Kikau

Unavailable: Luke Thompson (Injured), Karl Oloapu (Injured), Ryan Sutton (Injured), Toby Sexton (Injured), Braidon Burns (Injured)

THE PREDICTION

This could be a hugely one-sided contest as reigning premiers Penrith Panthers take on struggling Canterbury Bulldogs. The recent form of the two teams suggests that this should be straightforward for the Panthers as they aim to maintain their quest to finish at the top of the ladder. The Bulldogs have struggled defensively for a long period now and with Nathan Cleary back in the side for the Panthers, that should boost their attack even further which spells trouble for the away side so back the hosts to cover the -26 handicap in this one.