The Bulldogs will be eager to turn fast starts into finals success after last year’s straight-sets exit, while the Dragons are desperate to climb back into contention following another disappointing campaign. With plenty to prove on both sides, this shapes as an early-season clash with added edge.
The Bulldogs burst out of the blocks in 2025, winning their opening six games on the way to a third-place finish, only to bow out in straight sets and extend their finals win drought to a 10th straight season. The Dragons, meanwhile, battled through another lean year, ending up 15th with an 8-16 record and missing the finals for the seventh consecutive campaign.
Betting Insights
- The Bulldogs have won each of their last five matches against the Dragons. – $1.36 With Unibet – Bet Here
- Six of the Dragons’ last seven matches outside of Australia have gone UNDER the total match points line. – $1.89 With Unibet –Bet Here
- The Bulldogs have lost the first half in five of their last six matches. – $2.88 With Unibet – Bet Here
- Stephen Crichton has scored a try in three of his last four Round 1 matches.- $2.75 With Unibet – Bet Here
- Jaydn Su’A has scored a try in four of his last eight matches. – $6.50 With Unibet – Bet Here
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