Canterbury Bulldogs v South Sydney Rabbitohs: NRL Friday Preview

Canterbury Bulldogs are setting the pace at the top of the NRL ladder and head into Friday's clash against South Sydney Rabbitohs with a 5-0 record.

The Bulldogs are emerging as genuine premiership contenders and will be out to continue their strong start against the bunnies.

South Sydney have also started well following the return of head coach of Wayne Bennett and currently sit in fifth spot on the ladder.

The Rabbitohs have won four, but head into clash on the back of a home defeat against the Cowboys.

Just spice things up a little bit more, a crowd of 70,000 are expected to pack into Accor Stadium for the Good Friday clash.

Canterbury Bulldogs v South Sydney Rabbitohs betting preview

Bulldogs on a high

The Bulldogs are flying high but their Good Friday record against the Rabbitohs has not been great.

Indeed they have lost the last six meetings in the now traditional fixture, and will be desperate to snap the streak.

They do however head into this one as the hot fancies and will confident of getting the job done.

The Bulldogs defence has been the highlight in the last three games, conceding just 14 points, while they have scored 56.

Cameron Ciraldo’s men can be backed at 2.05 to win by 13+ points.

Stephen Crichton has a great record against the Bunnies, scoring 11 tries in 12 games against them.

The centre is priced at 2.70 to score another at anytime.

Walker boost for Rabbitohs

South Sydney have been handed a boost with the news that Cody Walker has recovered from a hamstring injury and will play.

Walker has been named to play alongside Latrel Mitchell in the halves, and the partnership will be key to the Bunnies' chances.

Mitchell has won 11 consecutive games against the Bulldogs and will be ready to rise to the big occasion.

He is priced at 3.70 to score a try at anytime, while Walker is 4.50.

Despite dominating the fixture in recent years, Souths will face their biggest test, and would be delighted to take any kind of win.

Souths can also be backed at 4.75 to win by 1-12 points.

Canterbury Bulldogs v South Sydney Rabbitohs odds

Canterbury Bulldogs - 1.31
South Sydney Rabbitohs - 3.50

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