Wests Tigers vs Canberra Raiders Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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West Tigers look to bounce back at the first time of asking against a Canberra Raiders side who have won their last two.
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Wests Tigers team news
Heamasi Makasini has been moved out of the Wests Tigers group for this match, with four players coming in. Jeral Skelton, Starford To’a, Tony Sukkar and Tristan Hope are the quartet brought into the hosts’ squad.
Squad: Jahream Bula, Sunia Turuva, Taylan May, Starford To'a, Luke Laulilii, Jarome Luai, Adam Doueihi, Terrell May, Apisai Koroisau, Fonua Pole, Samuela Fainu, Kai Pearce-Paul, Alex Twal, Jock Madden, Sione Fainu, Royce Hunt, Alex Seyfarth, Patrick Herbert, Tristan Hope, Latu Fainu, Jeral Skelton, Tony Sukkar
Canberra Raiders team news
Simi Sasagi misses out for Canberra Raiders with a hamstring injury after having initially been named in the squad, whilst Hudson Young is suspended and Josh Papalii is absent due to a calf problem.
Squad: Kaeo Weekes, Sebastian Kris, Simi Sasagi, Matthew Timoko, Jed Stuart, Ethan Strange, Ethan Sanders, Ata Mariota, Tom Starling, Joseph Tapine, Zac Hosking, Noah Martin, Corey Horsburgh, Jayden Brailey, Daine Laurie, Joe Roddy, Morgan Smithies, Chevy Stewart, Savelio Tamale, Owen Pattie, Jordan Uta, Jake Clydsdale
Wests Tigers vs Canberra Raiders prediction
West Tigers need to respond strongly after seeing their winning run come to an end in agonising fashion against Brisbane Broncos. To go down at home will have been extremely frustrating after having put up 42 points vs Newcastle Knights in their previous fixture and you’d expect them to rediscover their attacking verve here.
However, Canberra Raiders are hot, having racked up 58 points in their last two matches, both of which ended in victory. One of those was a 34-26 triumph away at South Sydney Rabbitohs, proof that they can get the job done on the road and aren’t afraid to trade blows with their opponents. Expect a high-scoring encounter and backing 50 points or more is a play worth making.
Wests Tigers vs Canberra Raiders tip: Over 49.5 total points
