NRL Round 7 preview: Bulldogs vs Rabbitohs betting tips

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NRL Round 7: Canterbury Bulldogs vs South Sydney Rabbitohs preview

The undefeated Canterbury Bulldogs host the in-form Rabbitohs in a blockbuster Good Friday clash at Accor Stadium for Round 7 of the 2025 NRL season.

The Doggies are flying high atop the NRL ladder with a 5-0 start, while Wayne Bennett’s Bunnies sit fifth after a strong 4-2 opening.

Canterbury have conceded just 14 points across their last three outings and are firm favourites with the top online bookmakers to extend their perfect record, but Souths bring a six-game winning streak in Good Friday fixtures into this one.

The Bulldogs’ dream start to 2025 has been built on a ruthless defence and a red-hot spine combination. They’ve allowed just 58 points across five games and are looking to start a season 6-0 for the first time since 1938.

Stephen Crichton and Bronson Xerri have been lethal on the edges, while the Bulldogs have stormed home by at least 20 points in their past three games.

The Rabbitohs are better than their injury toll suggests, and they’ve found ways to win under pressure with four victories from their opening six games.

Statistically, Souths have dominated this Good Friday fixture, winning the last six and seven of the last nine overall. With Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker reunited, they’ll believe they can make it ugly and pull off a late ambush.

Both clubs rank top five for completion rates and line engagements, but it’s the Bulldogs’ form on both sides of the ball that gives them the edge.

Still, the Bunnies have made a habit of defying the NRL betting odds in this fixture, so don’t be surprised if they make it tight again.

Bulldogs vs Rabbitohs Rd 7 team news

Canterbury Bulldogs

1. Connor Tracey
2. Jacob Kiraz
3. Bronson Xerri
4. Stephen Crichton
5. Marcelo Montoya
6. Matt Burton
7. Toby Sexton
8. Max King
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Daniel Suluka-Fifita
11. Josh Curran
12. Jacob Preston
13. Jaeman Salmon
14. Kurt Mann
15. Sitili Tupouniua
16. Jack Todd
17. Bailey Hayward

Matt Burton returns at five-eighth for the Dogs, with Bailey Hayward sliding to the bench. Sitili Tupouniua is back from suspension, and Viliame Kikau is a chance to return from the reserves.

South Sydney Rabbitohs

1. Jye Gray
2. Campbell Graham
3. Euan Aitken
4. Jack Wighton
5. Isaiah Tass
6. Latrell Mitchell
7. Cody Walker
8. Sean Keppie
9. Peter Mamouzelos
10. Tevita Tatola
11. Keaon Koloamatangi
12. Jai Arrow
13. Lachlan Hubner
14. Lewis Dodd
15. Siliva Havili
16. Tallis Duncan
17. Davvy Moale

Cody Walker is back to partner Latrell Mitchell in the halves for Souths. Campbell Graham replaces Alex Johnston on the wing, and Lewis Dodd is set for his NRL debut from the bench.

Bulldogs vs Rabbitohs R7 betting predictions

This is a big line for a side that has dominated this fixture in recent years. The Bunnies have also covered the handicap in seven of their last eight games at Accor Stadium. Wayne Bennett will have them up for this, so take the 10-point start BetOnline is giving the Rabbitohs.

Cronulla’s Bronson Xerri has found his groove in 2025, bagging three tries in his last four starts and running with confidence. He’ll line up against a Souths edge that has conceded regularly to centres. At $2.25 anytime tryscorer odds with BetOnline, he is strong value in a Bulldogs outfit that loves going wide early.

The last four Bulldogs games have all stayed under the total, thanks to their stingy defence and patient style. Souths also tend to go low-scoring when playing top-four sides, especially away from home. This feels like a game where both sides grind and points come late, if at all. Take the under 45 points at $1.90 with BetOnline.

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