GIO Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 26 NRL game between Canberra Raiders and Wests Tigers. The game kicks off at 3:00 pm with Canberra Raiders heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Canberra Raiders vs. Wests Tigers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday August 30, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Where: GIO Stadium
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Canberra Raiders vs Wests Tigers Odds
Canberra Raiders vs Wests Tigers Preview
Canberra’s charge towards a first minor premiership since 1990 continues on Sunday when they host the Wests Tigers at GIO Stadium. The Raiders underlined their title credentials in Mudgee last week, overturning a 10-point deficit before Ethan Strange inspired a golden-point triumph over Penrith. Ricky Stuart’s men have now won 11 of their past 12 and will be buoyed by a passionate home crowd.
The Tigers, by contrast, saw their faint finals hopes extinguished in heartbreaking fashion. Leading North Queensland by 12 with 20 minutes to play, they collapsed late to lose 34-28 at Leichhardt Oval, undoing the momentum from earlier victories over Canterbury and Manly. Adam Doueihi’s injury-enforced absence is a major setback, forcing another halves reshuffle.
With Savelio Tamale returning for Canberra and Starford To’a recalled for the Tigers, both sides have adjusted, but recent history suggests the Green Machine should continue their march against a side that has lost four straight in the capital.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Canberra Raiders to win at $1.24 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Kaeo Weekes at $10.00.
Canberra Raiders vs Wests Tigers Teams
Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Jed Stuart 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Zac Hosking 13. Corey Horsburgh 14. Owen Pattie 15. Simi Sasagi 16. Morgan Smithies 17. Ata Mariota 18. Noah Martin 19. Manaia Waitere 20. Danny Levi 21. Trey Mooney 22. Ethan Sanders
Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Taylan May 4. Starford To’a 5. Jeral Skelton 6. Jarome Luai 7. Latu Fainu 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Sione Fainu 13. Alex Twal 14. Heath Mason 15. Royce Hunt 16. Charlie Murray 17. Tony Sukkar 18. Heamasi Makasini 19. Kit Laulilii 20. Krystian Mapapalangi 21. Tristan Hope 22. Brent Naden
