Suncorp Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 11 NRL game between Canberra Raiders and Canterbury Bulldogs. The game kicks off at 6:00 pm with Canterbury Bulldogs heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Canberra Raiders vs. Canterbury Bulldogs game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Friday May 17, 2024 at 6:00 pm

Where: Suncorp Stadium

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Canberra Raiders vs Canterbury Bulldogs Odds

Canberra Raiders vs Canterbury Bulldogs Preview

Canberra and Canterbury enter Magic Round with hopes of an unlikely finals berth.

The Raiders, after heavy losses to Brisbane and Cronulla, rallied from 20-0 to beat Manly in Round 9 before enjoying a bye. Elliott Whitehead was inspirational, and fill-in halfback Kaeo Weekes provided fresh playmaking hope for Fogarty’s three-month absence. Jordan Rapana returns at fullback, pushing Albert Hopoate out.

The 4-5 Bulldogs have mixed solid wins with gutsy losses, with victories over the Knights and Tigers bookended by narrow defeats to the Storm and Panthers. Matt Burton’s resurgence at five-eighth has been a highlight.

Canterbury has lost eight straight to the Raiders, including Magic Round thrillers in 2022 (20-18) and 2023 (34-30). The Raiders also won 36-24 at home late last season.

The Bulldogs have not conceded more than 26 points this season, while Canberra has leaked 24-plus in four of its last six. This defensive discipline gives the $1.60 favourite Bulldogs an edge in a likely tight contest.