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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St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Canberra Raiders Odds
St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Canberra Raiders Preview
Top-of-the-table Canberra Raiders head to Wollongong on Saturday night eyeing a sixth straight win over a Dragons side that continues to fall agonisingly short. The Raiders edged out St George Illawarra 28-24 in Round 18 and have now claimed five straight in the rivalry, with four of those victories coming by six points or fewer.
The Dragons’ 6-12 record includes a staggering nine losses by eight points or less, including last week’s 38-32 heartbreaker against the Cowboys. Michael Molo joins the starting pack for the injured Jaydn Su’A, while Hame Sele returns via the bench.
Canberra, meanwhile, are closing in on a club-record winning streak. Their past two wins featured commanding second-half surges, outscoring the Eels and Knights by a combined 54-0 after the break. Seb Kris returns to bolster a balanced side blending youthful energy with veteran grit.
With momentum and a favourable draw, the Raiders look set to strengthen their grip on top spot.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Canberra Raiders to win at $1.42 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Xavier Savage at $8.00.
St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Canberra Raiders Teams
Dragons team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Tyrell Sloan 3. Moses Suli 4. Mathew Feagai 5. Corey Allan 6. Lyhkan King-Togia 7. Kyle Flanagan 8. Emre Guler 9. Damien Cook 10. David Klemmer 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Michael Molo 13. Jack de Belin 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Hamish Stewart 16. Hame Sele 17. Blake Lawrie 18. Jacob Halangahu 19. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga 20. Lachlan Ilias 21. Hayden Buchanan 22. Ben Murdoch-Masila
Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Jed Stuart 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 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. Danny Levi 19. Manaia Waitere 20. Noah Martin 21. Trey Mooney 22. Ethan Sanders