NRL Round 18: Bulldogs vs Manly – Tips, Odds & Predictions

September 11 at 6.00pm – ANZ Stadium – Sydney

Everyone is predicting the Manly Sea Eagles to put the Canterbury Bulldogs to the sword and condemn them to the Wooden Spoon. The betting odds with the online betting sites for this match also see it that way with Manly threatening to beat the very best teams regularly.

However, Manly have lost way more games in 2020 than they should have and a prone to be upset here. Add to that, the Bulldogs have played much better footy in 2020 than their results have indicated and should be up for the fight.

Matches between the Bulldogs & Manly are traditionally high-scoring affairs;

Total points Over 38.5 – $1.86

Whichever way it goes, the Bulldogs look good to get inside the betting line;

Bulldogs +8 points – $1.91

Nick Meaney of the Bulldogs to cross the line;

The Bulldogs’ Nick Meaney to score a try – $2.20

Head to Head Record

• Played 144
• Bulldogs won 65
• Manly won 74
• Draw 5

Last time played

• May 2020 – Manly 32 Bulldogs 6

Key Statistics

• The Bulldogs have lost their last 3 matches against Manly.
• Looking a little deeper, the Bulldogs record in the past 16 matches against Manly is good – 10-6.

Earlier in the season, Manly were looking like potential NRL Premiers. Now, they are not. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs have been desperately unlucky to be where they are and have been competitive in most matches in 2020.

With the two teams heading in different directions, the momentum appears to be with the Bulldogs and the odds on them to upset the Sea Eagles is too good to ignore.

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