McDonald Jones Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 20 NRL game between Newcastle Knights and Canterbury Bulldogs. The game kicks off at 2:00 pm with Canterbury Bulldogs heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Newcastle Knights vs. Canterbury Bulldogs game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday July 31, 2022 at 2:00 pm
Where: McDonald Jones Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Newcastle Knights vs Canterbury Bulldogs Odds
Newcastle Knights vs Canterbury Bulldogs Preview
A clash between 12th-placed Canterbury and 14th-placed Newcastle wouldn’t usually hold much interest for neutrals, but the Bulldogs have become one of the more enjoyable teams to watch as they continue on a merry Mick Potter-led renaissance.
The Bulldogs have averaged over 25 points a game since ditching Trent Barrett and have chalked up three convincing wins against the Eels, Tigers and Titans, and hard-fought losses to the Sharks and Rabbitohs, in their past five outings.
Josh Addo-Carr took his tally to 14 tries in his last 12 games with a hat-trick in last Sunday’s 36-26 defeat of the Titans, while the ever-impressive Matt Burton chimed in with a double. Maligned halfback Kyle Flanagan has quietly crafted a nice little renaissance narrative since nailing down the No.7 jumper.
The Knights, meanwhile, look like a team that can’t wait for the curtain to come down on 2022. They have lost five of their last six and leaked 40-plus points in their last three games, including back-to-back 42-12 losses to Manly and the Roosters.
Compounding their woes, the Knights have lost marquee man Kalyn Ponga for the rest of the year. Tex Hoy jumps back into the fullback role, while Brodie Jones comes into the pack for the injured Lachlan Fitzgibbon.
The Bulldogs welcome back Jake Averillo at fullback, but the pack has been stripped of Raymond Faitala-Mariner (injury) and Corey Waddell (suspension).
Newcastle has won three straight against Canterbury, grinding out an ugly 16-6 Magic Round victory in May. Plenty’s changed on the Bulldogs’ side of the fence since then, however, while the Knights look staid and devoid of spark. Another high-scoring win looms for the rejuvenated Doggies.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Canterbury Bulldogs to win at $1.48 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Josh Addo-Carr at $7.50.
