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Canberra Raiders vs Canterbury Bulldogs NRL Tips - Rampant Raiders backed for another close win over Dogs

Andrew Hendrie

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Last updated: Thu. 08 May 2025 11:43

Andrew Hendrie 08 May 2025

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Canberra Raiders vs Canterbury Bulldogs expert predictions for Saturday's NRL Round 10 game
Kick off is at 3.00pm AEST at GIO Stadium
Raiders backed for 10th win in their last 11 games vs Bulldogs; 1-12 margin likely
Matt Timoko tipped to continue great try-scoring record vs Dogs
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Canberra Raiders vs Canterbury Bulldogs NRL Tips

Canberra Raiders vs Canterbury Bulldogs, NRL Round 10 - Expert Prediction

A blockbuster top-of-the-table showdown awaits in the nation's capital to kick off Super Saturday and the Raiders can extend their record of winning tight games against the Bulldogs.

Canberra Raiders vs Canterbury Bulldogs, NRL Round 10 - Expert Prediction
Head To Head
Canberra Raiders Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
2025 Betting Trends
Canberra Raiders Team News
Canberra Raiders Team List
Canterbury Bulldogs Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
2025 Betting Trends
Canterbury Bulldogs Team News
Canterbury Bulldogs Team List

Well done if you'd circled this Round 10 game pre-season as one of the most highly-anticipated of the year, with the table-topping Bulldogs coming up against Sticky's sensational second-placed Raiders. It promises to be a cracking contest and I think it could go right down to the wire - but I'm putting my eggs in the Raiders' basket.

A huge part of Canterbury's success (apart from their rock solid defence) is their forward pack and they've suffered a huge blow in that regard, with Jacob Preston suspended for the next four games, joining Josh Curran and Sitili Tupouniua on the sidelines. Canberra's own forward pack is as tough as they come and the Doggies could struggle to match their muscle through the middle for 80 minutes.

The Green Machine have also enjoyed tremendous success in this matchup over recent years, winning nine of the last 10 meetings between the teams, while the Dogs haven't won at GIO Stadium since 2015 - this has been a decade-long hoodoo venue for the club. Crucially, eight of those nine wins for Canberra were by a 1-12 margin too. I've mentioned before that the Raiders rarely blow teams off the park - it's a gradual grind for Ricky Stuart's side, with 13 of their last 16 victories dating back to last season also being decided by 1-12 points.

In terms of an Anytime Tryscorer, I'm backing Matt Timoko - the nuggety Raiders centre bulldozed his way over from close to the line in last week's magical Golden Point win over Melbourne and he's scored four tries in his last four games against the Bulldogs.

Raiders have won seven of their nine games this season
Raiders have seen a 1-12 margin in 13 of their last 16 wins
Raiders have won nine of their last 10 games vs Bulldogs
Eight of those wins were by a 1-12 margin
Matt Timoko has scored four tries in his last four games vs Bulldogs & crossed last week vs Storm
Bulldogs conceded two tries to centres last week vs Titans

Head To Head

As mentioned, the Raiders have won nine of the last 10 games between the teams - but they did split victories in 2024, with Canberra prevailing 24-20 in Round 11 before Canterbury's 22-18 triumph in Round 22.

Canberra Raiders Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
5-0	5-0	2-3

It's been a brilliant start to the season for the Raiders - they've kicked on from their dominant dispatch of the Warriors in Vegas and registered a 7-2 record across the opening nine rounds, coming into this contest in second spot on the ladder.

Canberra are on a five-match winning streak as they prepare for this clash, highlighted by last week's sensational comeback victory over the Storm in golden point.

The Raiders recovered from a 14-0 deficit, forcing extra-time after some outstanding lead-up work from Matty Nicholson put Kaio Weekes away, with the fullback bringing back memories of Billy Slater at Suncorp as he chipped & chased his way to a four-pointer. Jamal Fogarty then kicked a penalty goal in golden point to hand Canberra a memorable 20-18 victory.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-12	13+
7-2	5-4	5-1	2-1

Canberra Raiders Team News

The Raiders have been blessed with minimal injuries throughout the season and Sticky has named the same 17 that took care of the Storm last week, with Corey Horsburgh cleared to play after undergoing a HIA late against Melbourne.

Canberra Raiders Team List

1. Kaeo Weekes

2. Savelio Tamale

3. Matthew Timoko

4. Sebastian Kris

5. Xavier Savage

6. Ethan Strange

7. Jamal Fogarty

8. Corey Horsburgh

9. Tom Starling

10. Joseph Tapine

11. Hudson Young

12. Matt Nicholson

13. Morgan Smithies

Interchange

14. Owen Pattie

15. Zac Hosking

16. Josh Papali’i

17. Ata Mariota

Reserves

18. Manaia Waitere

19. Simi Sasagi

20. Pasami Saulo

21. Trey Mooney

22. Danny Levi

Canterbury Bulldogs Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
4-1	4-1	2-3

It's been a dream start to the season for the Bulldogs, with the team putting together a 7-1 record to be flying high at the top of the table.

Canterbury's success has been on the back of some classic Cameron Ciraldo defence - they've conceded just 118 points across their eight games at an average of just 14.75 points per match.

However, the Dogs lost a bit of their aura over the last fortnight at Suncorp - they were absolutely pummelled 42-18 by the Broncos and I thought their attack was flat and clunky in their 38-18 win over the Titans - it was more Gold Coast's dreadful performance that contributed to the heavy scoreline.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-12	13+
6-2	4-4	2-0	5-1

Canterbury Bulldogs Team News

Massive out for the Dogs as Jacob Preston was suspended for the next four weeks following his crusher tackle last week. A reshuffle in the pack will likely see either Kurtis Morrin or Harry Hayes come into the starting side.

In better news for Canterbury, five-eighth Matt Burton is back from his own suspension, with Bailey Hayward dropping back to the bench.

Canterbury Bulldogs Team List

1. Connor Tracey

2. Jacob Kiraz

3. Bronson Xerri

4. Stephen Crichton

5. Marcelo Montoya

6. Matt Burton

7. Toby Sexton

8. Max King

9. Reed Mahoney

10. Daniel Suluka-Fifita

11. Viliame Kikau

12. TBA

13. Jaeman Salmon

Interchange

14. Kurt Mann

15. Harry Hayes

16. Kurtis Morrin

17. Bailey Hayward

Reserves

19. Blake Taaffe

20. Blake Wilson

21. Lipoi Hopoi

22. Luke Smith

23. Drew Hutchison

Verdict

Canberra Raiders v Canterbury Bulldogs

Canberra are backed to edge out another tight win over the Bulldogs, who are depleted in the forwards and winless at GIO Stadium since 2015.

Matt Timoko can scored his fifth try in as many games against the Dogs.

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