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 Preview

Canberra’s push for a first minor premiership since 1990 rolls on this Sunday when they welcome the Wests Tigers to GIO Stadium. The Raiders reinforced their title ambitions in Mudgee last week, clawing back from a 10-point deficit before Ethan Strange delivered a golden-point winner against Penrith. Ricky Stuart’s side has now claimed 11 wins from its last 12 outings and will draw confidence from a vocal home crowd.

The Tigers, meanwhile, had their slim finals hopes crushed in agonizing fashion. After leading North Queensland by 12 with 20 minutes remaining, they surrendered late to fall 34-28 at Leichhardt Oval—wiping away the momentum from recent triumphs over Canterbury and Manly. The loss of Adam Doueihi to injury adds to their woes, triggering yet another reshuffle in the halves.

With Savelio Tamale back for Canberra and Starford To’a returning for the Tigers, both teams have made changes, but history favors the Green Machine against a side that has dropped four straight in the nation’s capital.