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Canberra Raiders vs Dolphins NRL Tips - A golden opportunity for a draw

Jeremy Darke

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Last updated: Fri 25 Apr 2025 13:54

Jeremy Darke 25 Apr 2025

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Canberra Raiders vs Dolphins expert predictions for Sunday’s Round 8 NRL game
Kick off is at 2:00 PM (AEDT) at GIO Stadium
Predicted close game with potential for Golden Point tie.
Dolphins expected to cover with strong defence

Why this game trends towards the draw.

Canberra Raiders vs Dolphins, Round 8 2025 - Expert Prediction

History says that this game is going to be a draw after 80 mins and form says that the underdog will cover.

Canberra Raiders vs Dolphins, Round 8 2025 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head
Canberra Raiders Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Canberra Raiders Team News
Canberra Raiders Team List
Dolphins Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Dolphins Team News
Dolphins Team List
Canberra Raiders vs Dolphins NRL 2025 Round 8 FAQ’s

The last two matches between the Raiders and the Dolphins have gone to Golden Point with Canberra winning both. The Draw has to be in-play in this game for one unit, but getting a 4.5-point start on the Dolphins is also too good to pass up.

I believe that the slow start for Redcliff has affected this line and based on the good form of both of these two will see this match go down to the wire. If it is not dead-equal at full time I even gove the edge to the Dolphins due to their superior ability in defence that has them as the third-best defensive team in the comp.

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has been the spark for the Dolphins attack over the last few weeks, along with Isiaya Katoa and I expect the pair to link up and put on points for the Phins.

The Hammer will score in this one and I’ll even throw it out there that Katoa kicks the field goal to win it for the Phins.

The last 2 matches between the Raiders and Dolphins has gone to golden point
In 3 matches played between the Raiders and Dolphins the score differential is 75-71 to the Dolphins
The Dolphins are averaging 36 points per game in their last 3 matches.
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has scored 4 tries in his last 3 games for the Dolphins.

Head to Head

The Raiders won the clash against the Dolphins in 2024, winning in golden point off a Jordan Rapana field goal.

The previous two matches have been one in extra time by the Raiders, with the Dolphins winning the first match in 2023 by just 6 points.

Canberra Raiders Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

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

The Raiders are 5-2 and have to be extremely happy with where they are sitting right now in fourth on the ladder.

The Raiders strength of schedule has been moderate, but to be fair they have overcome a tough period where they have played just two games in Canberra in 7 rounds of footy.

Canberra have been strong with ball in hand, and have been able to play on the right part of the ground, often due to the superior kicking game of Jamal Fogarty. The Raiders rank sixth in the NRL with an average of 29.4 tackles inside their opposition 20m and rank third with an average of 28.3 points per game.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-12	13+
5-2	4-3	3-1	2-1

Canberra Raiders Team News

Ricky Stuart has named an unchanged side from last week’s victory over the Titans.

Canberra Raiders Team List

1. Kaeo Weekes

2. Savelio Tamale

3. Matthew Timoko

4. Seb Kris

5. Xavier Savage

6. Ethan Strange

7. Jamal Fogarty

8. Corey Horsburgh

9. Tom Starling

10. Joe Tapine

11. Hudson Young

12. Matty Nicholson

13. Morgan Smithies

Interchange

14. Owen Pattie

15. Zac Hosking

16. Josh Papali'i

17. Ata Mariota

Reserves

18. Simi Sasagi

19. Jed Stuart

20. Pasami Saulo

21. Trey Mooney

22. Danny Levi

Dolphins Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

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

The Phins are up higher than ever after getting their first ever win over the Melbourne Storm and doing it in devastating fashion. The Dolphins ran riot over Melbourne putting up 42 points to 22, dominating in large portions of the match and forcing mistakes from the Storm.

It is the third win on the trot for the Dolphins, who have begun to find their feet under new coach Kristian Woolf. Even when they were winless, the Phins have been solid in defence and boast the third-best points against record, averaging 19.4 opposition points per game.

Since they have begun to find their flow in attack they have been unstoppable, scoring an average of 36 points per game in their last three games, all resulting in victories.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-12	13+
5-2	1-6	0-3	3-1

Dolphins Team News

Max Plath remains the starting hooker with Jeremy Marshall-King still out.

Felise Kaufusi will miss the match with a knee injury and will be replaced up front by Francis Molo.

Dolphins Team List

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

2. Jamayne Isaako

3. Jake Averillo

4. Herbie Farnworth

5. Jack Bostock

6. Kodi Nikorima

7. Isaiya Katoa

8. Daniel Saifiti

9. Max Plath

10. Francis Molo

11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

12. Tom Gilbert

13. Mark Nicholls

Interchange

14. Kurt Donoghoe

15. Ray Stone

16. Connelly Lemuelu

17. Josh Kerr

Reserves

18. Kenny Bromwich

19. Sean O'Sullivan

20. Oryn Keeley

21. Tevita Naufahu

22. Junior Tupou

Canberra Raiders vs Dolphins NRL 2025 Round 8 FAQ’s

How to watch Canberra Raiders vs Dolphins NRL 2025 Round 8?

You can watch the Canberra Raiders vs Dolphins NRL 2025 Round 8 game via Fox Sports or Kayo Sports. If you are watching from outside of Australia the WatchNRL app is the perfect solution.

How to buy tickets to Canberra Raiders vs Dolphins NRL 2025 Round 8?

To buy tickets to the Canberra Raiders vs Dolphins NRL 2025 Round 8 game check the NRL website or the official Canberra Raiders site.

Verdict

Canberra Raiders v Dolphins

This game will head to Golden Point and the Phins will cover as the underdog.

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will score for the Phins.

Draw

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