<p>The Canberra Raiders will look to continue their charge towards the minor premiership when they host the Newcastle Knights at GIO Stadium on Sunday afternoon.</p> <p>The Green Machine overcame a half-time deficit to storm home 40-16 against the Eels last Saturday, extending their winning streak to eight.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the Knights suffered a heartbreaking last-gasp 20-15 defeat in their last outing. On course for a rare win against top four opposition, a buzzer-beating try to the Warriors’ Leka Halasima condemned Newcastle to their third loss in a row.</p> <p>That streak began exactly a month ago, when Canberra pipped the Knights 22-18 in Newcastle. However, the Knights have won at this venue in each of the last two seasons, so there is a glimmer of hope for the Novocastrians.</p> <p>One change for the Raiders sees Simi Sasagi elevated into the centres to cover for Sebastian Kris, with Noah Martin joining the 17. Newcastle also has just one change in personnel, with Jack Hetherington selected on the bench ahead of Thomas Cant.</p> <p>Check out our Canberra Raiders vs Newcastle Knights preview for plenty of betting tips and predictions across a host of markets. From H2H to anytime try scorer and everything in between.&nbsp;</p> <p>So, for all the latest news, analysis, odds, and betting tips ahead of this matchup, check out our Raiders vs Knights prediction below.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Raiders vs Knights Prediction and Betting Tips</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Head-to-Head Prediction</h3> <p>The Raiders left it late to roll the Eels last week, but once they did click into gear, they reminded everyone why they are currently top of the pops.</p> <p>From trailing 16-12 with 60 minutes played, to winning 40-16 thanks to a 20-minute blitz, Canberra can really pile on the points when they get going and now the Knights are next on the chopping block.</p> <p>We can’t see Newcastle picking themselves up off the canvas and offering much resistance here after the way in which they went down to the Wahs last week. So, we’ll be taking Canberra by plenty at home.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> Canberra Raiders.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>First Tryscorer Prediction</h3> <p>One Raider in particular seems to love playing against the Knights. Kaeo Weekes has scored a try in three of his four previous appearances against Newcastle and that’s why we’re backing him to open the scoring on Sunday.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> Kaeo Weekes.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Over/Under Prediction</h3> <p>Each of Canberra's last six home matches have gone over the total match points line.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> Over total match points (45.5).</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Line Prediction</h3> <p>Newcastle have covered the line in each of their last eight matches as an underdog against Canberra.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> Newcastle Knights (+14.5).</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Raiders vs Knights Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Zac Hosking</h3> <p>Zac Hosking has scored a try in five of Canberra's last six home matches.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Greg Marzhew</h3> <p>Greg Marzhew has scored at least one try in four of his last five appearances against Canberra.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Hudson Young</h3> <p>Hudson Young has scored a try in four of his last five appearances with Canberra as a favourite against Newcastle.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Fletcher Hunt</h3> <p>Fletcher Hunt has scored a try in each of his three previous appearances against opponents that were ranked in the top eight.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Bradman Best</h3> <p>Bradman Best has scored at least one try in three of Newcastle's last four interstate matches.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Raiders vs Knights Teams</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Canberra Raiders Team List</h3> <p>1. Kaeo Weekes</p> <p>2. Jed Stuart</p> <p>3. Matthew Timoko</p> <p>4. Simi Sasagi</p> <p>5. Xavier Savage</p> <p>6. Ethan Strange</p> <p>7. Jamal Fogarty</p> <p>8. Josh Papali’i</p> <p>9. Tom Starling</p> <p>10. Joseph Tapine</p> <p>11. Hudson Young</p> <p>12. Zac Hosking</p> <p>13. Corey Horsburgh</p> <p>14. Owen Pattie</p> <p>15. Noah Martin</p> <p>16. Morgan Smithies</p> <p>17. Ata Mariota</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Newcastle Knights Team List</h3> <p>1. Dane Gagai</p> <p>2. Dom Young</p> <p>3. Fletcher Hunt</p> <p>4. Bradman Best</p> <p>5. Greg Marzhew</p> <p>6. Jackson Hastings&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>7. Jack Cogger</p> <p>8. Jacob Saifiti</p> <p>9. Jayden Brailey</p> <p>10. Leo Thompson</p> <p>11. Jermaine McEwen</p> <p>12. Kai Pearce-Paul</p> <p>13. Phoenix Crossland</p> <p>14. Tyson Gamble</p> <p>15. Mat Croker&nbsp;</p> <p>16. Tyson Frizell</p> <p>17. Jack Hetherington</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Raiders vs Knights Match Details</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Date:</strong> Sunday, July 27, 2025.</p> <p><strong>Kick-off: </strong>2:00pm AEST.</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> GIO Stadium, Canberra.</p>