The Canberra Raiders will look to continue their late finals push and claim a fourth straight win when they host the Wests Tigers at GIO Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The Raiders defeated the Bunnies 34-24 last Saturday and appear to have found their mojo, albeit very late in the season, scoring 98 points across their past three matches.

Although they have suffered a major setback in their late season charge with Hudson Young rupturing his Achilles. Although, the depth is there with Noah Martin and Zac Hoskins making up a solid backrow.

Meanwhile, the Tigers' slide continued with a 32-0 shutout loss to the Bulldogs last Saturday, extending their losing streak to five matches.

Latu Fainu will miss through suspension, while Api Koroisau has been named at hooker and Patrick Herbert returns from injury alongside Sunia Turuva in the centres.

Junior Tupou and Faaletino Tavana are the new wingers, Ethan Roberts named in the back row.

The Tigers won 33-14 when these sides met in Round 8 earlier this season, though that feels like a very different competition to the one playing out now.

For the latest team news, analysis, and expert insights, check out our Canberra Raiders vs Wests Tigers Round 21 prediction and preview below.

Canberra Raiders vs Wests Tigers Prediction and Betting Tips

Head-to-Head Prediction

Just in case you forgot, the Tigers were sitting second after the first six rounds of this season.

If you did forget, we don't blame you. Since then, a collapse for the ages has erased any evidence of a team that were once being whispered of as under-the-radar title contenders.

You can trace the Tigers' downfall back to the news of Luai's defection to PNG (via the Eels), a downfall which hit a new low last week.

Their 32-0 loss to the 11th-placed Bulldogs was not only a complete shutout, but also their fifth defeat in a row.

Up against a Raiders side who are rocketing up the rankings, we aren't holding out much hope for the Tigers,and neither are their tortured fan base.

Head-to-head prediction: Canberra Raiders.

First Try Scorer Prediction

Kaeo Weekes is the kind of fullback who has the pace to slice through the defence on any given block play.

Also, as a support player, or making a break himself; rarely do you see Weekes get run down.

With many opportunities to score against a Tigers side that has been shut out in their last outing, Kaeo Weekes will be a good chance of turning it on early.

Betting tip: Kaeo Weekes.

Over/Under Prediction

The Tigers have been unable to score points for weeks now and there is nothing in their current makeup that suggests that changes at GIO Stadium on Saturday.

Each of the Wests Tigers' last four matches have gone under the total match points line, and with the Raiders expected to control this game rather than run riot, the scoring will likely stay contained to one side of the ledger.

Betting tip: Under (51.5) total match points.

Line Prediction

The Raiders are the dominant team in this fixture right now and with the Tigers coming off a scoreless performance, the hosts should cover comfortably. Back Canberra to get the job done by a good margin.

Betting tip: Raiders (-12.5) line.

Canberra Raiders vs Wests Tigers Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips

Kaeo Weekes

The Raiders fullback is their most dangerous attacking threat and a consistent try scorer. He will be involved early and often.

Xavier Savage

Savage is one of the fastest players in the competition and gets regular opportunities down the Canberra left edge. Good value in a game the Raiders are expected to control.

Jed Stuart

Stuart has been a consistent finisher for Canberra and is great in the air. A kick target for sure, going up against a more diminutive winger in Tavana.

Simi Sasagi

Sasagi is an underrated attacking centre who tends to get his opportunities when the Raiders are on top. In a game that is set up for Canberra to have the weight of possession, Sasagi has a strong chance of finding the line. 

Jahream Bula

Even in a struggling Tigers side, Bula can create something from nothing. He remains a live option as the Tigers' best hope of crossing, if they manage to score at all.

Canberra Raiders vs Wests Tigers Teams

Canberra Raiders Team List

1. Kaeo Weekes
2. Jed Stuart
3. Simi Sasagi
4. Matthew Timoko
5. Xavier Savage
6. Ethan Strange
7. Ethan Sanders
8. Corey Horsburgh
9. Tom Starling
10. Joseph Tapine
11. Zac Hosking
12. Noah Martin
13. Morgan Smithies
14. Jayden Brailey
15. Ata Mariota
16. Josh Papalii
17. Daine Laurie
18. Matty Nicholson
19. Sebastian Kris

Wests Tigers Team List

1. Jahream Bula
2. Junior Tupou
3. Sunia Turuva
4. Patrick Herbert
5. Faaletino Tavana
6. Jarome Luai
7. Javon Andrews
8. Terrell May
9. Apisai Koroisau
10. Fonua Pole
11. Samuela Fainu
12. Ethan Roberts
13. Alex Twal
14. Jared Haywood
15. Sione Fainu
16. Alex Seyfarth
17. Bunty Afoa
18. Starford To'a
19. Jock Madden

Canberra Raiders vs Wests Tigers Match Details

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026.

Kick-off: 3:00pm AEST.

Location: GIO Stadium, Canberra.