The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Canterbury Bulldogs at 1.33 — an implied 70% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Canterbury Bulldogs: opened 2.33, closed 1.33 (70%)
• Draw: opened 26.00, closed 21.00 (4%)
• Melbourne Storm: opened 1.63, closed 3.55 (26%)

Half-time: Melbourne Storm 16 - 16 Canterbury Bulldogs.

Canterbury Bulldogs — recent form

• 2026-07-25Canterbury Bulldogs 18-6 New Zealand Warriors
• 2026-06-26Gold Coast Titans 8-24 Canterbury Bulldogs
• 2026-06-20Canterbury Bulldogs 12-12 Manly Sea Eagles

Melbourne Storm — recent form

• 2026-07-24South Sydney Rabbitohs 28-26 Melbourne Storm
• 2026-06-21Melbourne Storm 40-20 Canberra Raiders