The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Penrith Panthers at 1.30 — an implied 71% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Canterbury Bulldogs: opened 3.00, closed 3.70 (25%)
• Penrith Panthers: opened 1.42, closed 1.30 (71%)
• Draw: closed 23.00 (4%)

Half-time: Penrith Panthers 8 - 4 Canterbury Bulldogs.

Canterbury Bulldogs — recent form

• 2026-08-22St George Illawarra Dragons 14-42 Canterbury Bulldogs
• 2026-08-14Canterbury Bulldogs 6-22 South Sydney Rabbitohs
• 2026-07-31Melbourne Storm 22-36 Canterbury Bulldogs
• 2026-07-25Canterbury Bulldogs 18-6 New Zealand Warriors
• 2026-06-26Gold Coast Titans 8-24 Canterbury Bulldogs

Penrith Panthers — recent form

• 2026-08-20Melbourne Storm 14-22 Penrith Panthers
• 2026-08-13Penrith Panthers 6-12 Sydney Roosters
• 2026-08-01Penrith Panthers 42-18 Canberra Raiders
• 2026-07-03Penrith Panthers 36-14 South Sydney Rabbitohs
• 2026-06-20Gold Coast Titans 19-18 Penrith Panthers