Canberra Raiders vs Canterbury Bulldogs Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL

Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts!

The Canberra Raiders host the Canterbury Bulldogs in a top of the table clash.

Start date/time: Saturday 10th May, 2025: UK – 6:00am / Local – 3:00pm / US ET – 1:00am / Friday 9th May, US PT – 10:00pm

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / Australia – Foxtel / US – Some matches are televised live on Fox Sports

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go & Watch NRL / Australia – Kayo Sports / US – Watch NRL, and if the match is televised in the USA it can also be streamed live on Fox Sports platforms

Canberra Raiders team news

Head Coach Ricky Stuart has named an unchanged 17 from last week’s miracle comeback. Doubts remain on whether prop Corey Horsburgh will take his place after undergoing a HIA, but he’s been passed fit and will play at this stage.

Squad: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Corey Horsburgh 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Matt Nicholson 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Owen Pattie 15. Zac Hosking 16. Josh Papali’i 17. Ata Mariota 18. Manaia Waitere 19. Simi Sasagi 20. Pasami Saulo 21. Trey Mooney 22. Danny Levi

Canterbury Bulldogs team news

Breakout back-rower Jacob Preston will miss four weeks after failing to overturn his charge at the judiciary. He will likely be replaced in the starting side by Harry Hayes or Kurtis Morrin. Matt Burton returns (suspension) in the halves alongside Toby Sexton. Burton has only played half of the Bulldogs’ games this season and Bailey Hayward was outstanding in his absence but for now moves back into a utility role off the bench.

Squad: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Harry Hayes 16. Kurtis Morrin 17. Bailey Hayward 19. Blake Taaffe 20. Blake Wilson 21. Lipoi Hopoi 22. Luke Smith 23. Drew Hutchison

Canberra Raiders vs Canterbury Bulldogs prediction

The Canterbury Bulldogs were back in the winners list with a convincing 38-18 victory against the Gold Coast Titans. Despite several senior players missing through suspension, they had more than enough ammunition to put their seventh victory of the season on the board.

The Canberra Raiders defeated the Melbourne Storm 20-18 in golden point. Whilst there was some debate about the decisions in the extra period there is no doubt that the Raiders can match it with the very best sides in the competition. Canberra have been one of the form teams of the competition this season and a key reason why is the continuity of their side. There have been very little changes to the 17 in 2025, with a minimal injury toll to thank for that.

In the matchup history between the two sides the Raiders have won 37 matches compared to 38 for the Bulldogs. In more recent times, the Raiders have won eight of their past nine clashes. The Bulldogs grabbed the points in their most recent match last season and each of their last four matches have seen more than 40 points scored.

We think this one goes down to the wire with strong defensive pressure from both sides.

Canberra Raiders vs Canterbury Bulldogs tip: Total match points under 46.5