The Canterbury Bulldogs will host the Canberra Raiders at Accor Stadium on Saturday night as they look to keep their finals hopes alive. 

Fresh from a bye, the Bulldogs’ most recent outing was a 30-12 victory over the Titans in Round 17, extending their winning streak to three matches and moving them back into finals contention. 

The Raiders, too, enjoyed a bye last week, meaning they last played in a 24-16 win over the Dragons. 

Despite that result, last year's minor premiers appear too far back to challenge for a top eight berth after a disappointing season. 

Cameron Ciraldo’s starters are unchanged; with Jacob Preston listed among the reserves. Ricky Stuart has named Hudson Young and Ethan Strange to back up after Origin, while Noah Martin is set to return to the forward pack. 

Josh Papalii and Daine Laurie are back on the interchange. The Bulldogs defeated the Raiders 14-10 earlier this season.

For the latest team news, analysis, and expert insights ahead of this must-win match, check out our Bulldogs vs Raiders tips and predictions below! 

Bulldogs vs Raiders Prediction and Betting Tips 

Head-to-Head Prediction 

The Bulldogs are riding a wave of momentum after a string of wins that has put a genuine finals tilt back on the table, while the Raiders remain stranded in the bottom half of the ladder on just 16.

Stephen Crichton’s move to five-eighth seems to have proved a winner, with him running the show in their 13-12 win over the Sea Eagles a fortnight ago. But Crichton has looked to be struggling with niggling injuries all year; we’re tipping he’s unlikely to back up after Origin 3.

Despite being close to mathematically impossible, we're not ready to write off last year's minor premiers just yet. Running an eye over their lineup, they’ve got firepower across the field and Ricky’s men don’t give up easily.

Between Kaeo Weeks, Seb Kris, Matt Timoko and Xavier Savage - this Raiders side has points in them; probably more than the Dogs.

We're backing the Green Machine to make a statement here, with a snubbed Ethan Strange the man to lead the charge.

Betting tip: Canberra Raiders.

First Try Scorer Prediction 

The Bulldogs have a leak, a big one and we’re tipping Canberra to exploit it, early. In six of Canterbury's last seven matches, the opposition's starting left wing has scored at least one try.

They are clearly extremely vulnerable down that side and a player with the pace and panache of Canberra speedster Xavier Savage should be able to capitalise on that deficiency in double quick time. 

Betting tip: Xavier Savage. 

Over/Under Prediction 

Each of Canterbury's last four matches have gone under the total match points line.

Betting tip: Under (45.5) total match points. 

Line Prediction

Canberra has covered the line in each of their last five matches at Accor Stadium.

Betting tip: Raiders (+4.5) line. 

Bulldogs vs Raiders Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips 

Stephen Crichton

Stephen Crichton has scored at least one try in six of his last seven appearances against Canberra.

Kaeo Weekes

Kaeo Weekes has scored at least one try in four of Canberra's last five matches as an away underdog.

Jacob Kiraz

Jacob Kiraz has scored a try in four of his last five appearances with Canterbury as a favourite.

Matt Timoko

Matt Timoko has scored a try in three of Canberra's last four away matches.

Bulldogs vs Raiders Teams 

Canterbury Bulldogs Team List 

1. Connor Tracey

2. Jacob Kiraz

3. Matt Burton

4. Enari Tuala

5. Jethro Rinakama

6. Stephen Crichton (c)

7. Lachlan Galvin

8. Max King

9. Bailey Hayward

10. Leo Thompson

11. Josh Curran

12. Jaeman Salmon

13. Harry Hayes

14. Kurt Mann

15. Alekolasimi Jones

16. Jack Underhill

17. Lipoi Hopoi

18. Bronson Xerri

Canberra Raiders Team List 

1. Kaeo Weekes

2. Sebastian Kris

3. Simi Sasagi

4. Matthew Timoko

5. Xavier Savage

6. Ethan Strange

7. Ethan Sanders

8. Corey Horsburgh

9. Owen Pattie

10. Joe Tapine (c)

11. Hudson Young

12. Noah Martin

13. Zac Hosking

14. Tom Starling

15. Ata Mariota

16. Josh Papalii 

17. Daine Laurie

18. Chevy Stewart

Bulldogs vs Raiders Match Details 

Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026. 

Kick-off: 5:30pm AEST. 

Location: Accor Stadium, Sydney.