NQ Cowboys vs Canterbury Bulldogs Prediction: Cowboys to return to winning ways

Queensland Country Bank Stadium will host the round 20 National Rugby League encounter between NQ Cowboys and Canterbury Bulldogs. The Canterbury Bulldogs won the last meeting of this fixture. How will the NQ Cowboys respond here?

NQ Cowboys ended on the losing end the previous time out against the Manly Sea Eagles, a game that ended after extra time. However, this team was able to pick consecutive wins over Penrith Panthers and the Canberra Raiders in prior encounters that ended 6-16 and 16-34. In the meantime, NQ Cowboys have a 5-2 record in their last seven games and are seated 8th in the league standings after 16 matches. 

Canterbury Bulldogs secure a much-needed win against the New Zealand Warriors in their last league game. In that encounter, Canterbury Bulldogs were behind by 6 points at the end of the first half but then forced a draw at full time with a 6-0 win in the second half. However, a drop goal in the extra time was what this side needed to win that encounter, thanks to M Burton's brilliance. Heading into this game, Canterbury Bulldogs have a 4-1 record in their last five matches. Canterbury Bulldogs are seated 5th in the league standings with 24 points. 

The NQ Cowboys have been disappointing at home this season, but this game could be a turnaround. While the Canterbury Bulldogs have lost just one of their recent games, they are tough to bet against. Yet, I feel the NQ Cowboys have risen to that stage of competition at the top level, and with how the past meetings of this fixture have ended, a bet on the home side is worth it.