WIN Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 22 NRL game between St. George Illawarra Dragons and Canberra Raiders. The game kicks off at 5:30 pm with Canberra Raiders heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the St. George Illawarra Dragons vs. Canberra Raiders game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday August 2, 2025 at 5:30 pm

Where: WIN Stadium

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Ladder-leading Canberra travel to Wollongong on Saturday night chasing a sixth consecutive victory over a St George Illawarra outfit still searching for a breakthrough. The Raiders edged the Dragons 28-24 in Round 18 and have now won five straight in the rivalry—four of them by a converted try or less.

The Dragons’ 6-12 record tells only part of the story, with nine of those defeats decided by eight points or fewer, including last week’s 38-32 heartbreaker against the Cowboys. Michael Molo replaces the injured Jaydn Su’A in the starting pack, while Hame Sele strengthens the bench.

Canberra, meanwhile, are closing in on a club-record winning streak. Their last two victories featured irresistible second-half bursts, piling on a combined 54 unanswered points against the Eels and Knights. Seb Kris returns to a side boasting the perfect mix of youthful spark and hardened experience.

With momentum building and the draw in their favour, the Raiders look primed to tighten their grip on top spot.