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Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Canberra Raiders Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season

by Alex Sarwar ·
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Canberra Raiders Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season

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Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs are seeking their fourth NRL win in a row as they host Canberra Raiders.

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How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / Australia – Channel 9 / US – Some matches are televised live on Fox Sports

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go & Watch NRL / Australia – 9Now / US – Watch NRL, and if the match is televised in the USA it can also be streamed live on Fox Sports platforms

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs team news

Both Jacob Kiraz and Jacob Preston are battling to prove their fitness ahead of this match and earn a starting berth in a side that should include skipper Stephen Crichton.

Squad: Connor Tracey, Jacob Kiraz, Matt Burton, Enari Tuala, Jethro Rinakama, Stephen Crichton, Lachlan Galvin, Max King, Bailey Hayward, Leo Thompson, Josh Curran, Jaeman Salmon, Harry Hayes, Kurt Mann, Alekolasimi Jones, Jack Underhill, Lipoi Hopoi, Bronson Xerri, Sean O'Sullivan, Jacob Preston, Logan Spinks, Jed Reardon

Canberra Raiders team news

Canberra Raiders could have both Noah Martin and Josh Papalii available for this game with both having been named in the squad following their respective injuries.

Squad: Kaeo Weekes, Sebastian Kris, Simi Sasagi, Matthew Timoko, Xavier Savage, Ethan Strange, Ethan Sanders, Corey Horsburgh, Owen Pattie, Joseph Tapine, Hudson Young, Noah Martin, Zac Hosking, Tom Starling, Ata Mariota, Josh Papalii, Daine Laurie, Chevy Stewart, Morgan Smithies, Coby Black, Jed Stuart, Joe Roddy

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Canberra Raiders prediction

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs are on a roll right now and their recent results are testament to that. To not only win close but to also triumph in emphatic nature as examples of their ability to find a way despite multiple different obstacles. They’ll be confident of further success against Canberra Raiders, who sit in 13th place ahead of this latest round of fixtures.

The Bulldogs are climbing the table at pace and will be confident in that continuing against a team that have spent most of the season down at the bottom end of the NRL table. It would be a surprise if Canterbury were not to get past Canberra Raiders in this match-up.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Canberra Raiders tip: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs to win

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