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  • Canterbury Bulldogs vs Canberra Raiders expert predictions for Sunday’s Round 22 NRL game
  • Kick off is at 4:05 PM at Belmore Sports Ground
  • Bulldogs set to end 7-game losing streak against Raiders.
  • Key returns: Josh Addo-Carr and Stephen Crichton to lineup.
  • Canberra's inconsistent season with defensive issues on edges.
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Canterbury Bulldogs vs Canberra Raiders, Round 22 2024 - Expert Prediction


Canterbury will break the grip Canberra have held over them since 2018 with a win at their spiritual home Belmore this weekend.
  • Canterbury Bulldogs vs Canberra Raiders, Round 22 2024 - Expert Prediction
  • Head to Head 
  • Canterbury Bulldogs Form Analysis & Betting Trends
  • Canterbury Bulldogs Team News
  • Canterbury Bulldogs Team List
  • Canberra Raiders Form Analysis & Betting Trends
  • Canberra Raiders Team News
  • Canberra Raiders Team List
  • Canterbury Bulldogs vs Canberra Raiders NRL 2024 Round 22 FAQ’s

The Raiders style of football must just be something that is difficult for the Bulldogs to handle, but this Bulldogs team are something different. Their playing group and their coaching staff have come along way this season in their development and gameplay. They are now starting to reap the rewards with the attack finally falling in to place after relying so heavily on their defence to win games. 

Canberra have had an inconsistent season with injuries and suspensions constantly affecting the lineup. Jamal Fogarty is key to their success but my prediction is that the Bulldogs will find a way to neutralise him, just as they have done in games against other opponents this year.

  • Canterbury are the 2nd best Scoring defence in the NRL allowing only 16.6 points per game to their opponents. They also score an average of 26 points per game against bottom 8 opponents
  • The Bulldogs also allow the 2nd fewest Run Metres per game giving up an average of 1345 per game.
  • The Raiders average the 7th most opposition points at 24.3 per game.
  • Canberra allow 82% of tries down their edges.


Head to Head 


Since the beginning of the 2019 season these two teams have met on 7 occasions with Canberra winning all 7. The last Bulldogs win against the Raiders came in Round 9 of the 2017 season. 

This includes the game played earlier this year at Magic Round with Canberra running out 24-20 victors at Suncorp.

The Game Total has gone Over in 4 of the 7 games with the Winning Margin staying between 1-12 in 6 of 7 games.

Canterbury Bulldogs Form Analysis & Betting Trends


Recent Form
Last 5 W/L
Last 5 ATS
Last 5 O/U
3-23-21-4

2024 Betting Trends
$10 ML
Over/Under
1-12
13+
$50.35-135-55-3

The Bulldogs posted their second highest points total of the season as they dismantled the Broncos last weekend. They now sit just one win from a top 4 spot while ranking as one of the top 5 defensive teams in the league.

Canterbury restricted their opponents to only 1113 Run Metres in the game, one of the lowest totals for a Broncos team this year. They also made 9 Linebreaks and scored 7 tries in the game from only 18 Tackles Inside 20m, their attack clicking all over the park.

Canterbury Bulldogs Team News


Backline duo Stephen Crichton and Josh Addo-Carr both return to the line-up this week forcing Jeral Skelton and Blake Wilson to the reserves.

Canterbury Bulldogs Team List


1. Connor Tracey
2. Jacob Kiraz
3. Bronson Xerri
4. Stephen Crichton
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Matt Burton
7. Toby Sexton
8. Josh Curran
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Sam Hughes
11. Viliame Kikau
12. Jacob Preston
13. Kurt Mann

Interchange
14. Bailey Hayward
15. Lipoi Hopoi
16. Kurtis Morrin
17. Harry Hayes

Reserves
19. Jeral Skelton
20. Liam Knight
21. Blake Wilson
22. Poasa Faamausili
23. Drew Hutchison


Canberra Raiders Form Analysis & Betting Trends


Recent Form
Last 5 W/LLast 5 ATSLast 5 O/U
2-33-21-4

2024 Betting Trends
$10 MLOver/Under1-1213+
$14.49-95-34-6

The Raiders remain in the hunt for a top 8 spot thanks to a 20 point win over the Rabbitohs last weekend. Canberra struck early and hard churning up the Bunnies outside defence to get out to a handy lead. 

It was only the 2nd time in 6 games that the Raiders were able to score more than 20 points. Jamal Fogarty returning to the team has made a big difference in the scoring capabilities of the whole team. 

Canberra Raiders Team News


No changes for the Raiders after their commanding win last weekend.

Canberra Raiders Team List


1. Kaeo Weekes 
2. Jordan Rapana
3. Matt Timoko
4. Seb Kris
5. Xavier Savage
6. Ethan Strange
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papalii
9. Tom Starling
10. Joe Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Elliott Whitehead
13. Morgan Smithies

Interchange
14. Danny Levi
15. Trey Mooney
16. Ata Mariota
17. Zac Hosking

Reserves
18. Adam Cook
19. Albert Hopoate
20. Corey Horsburgh
21. Zac Woolford
22.  Emre Guler

Canterbury Bulldogs vs Canberra Raiders NRL 2024 Round 22 FAQ’s

How to watch Canterbury Bulldogs vs Canberra Raiders NRL 2024 Round 22?

You can watch the Canterbury Bulldogs vs Canberra Raiders NRL 2024 Round 22 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 Canterbury Bulldogs vs Canberra Raiders NRL 2024 Round 22?

To buy tickets to the Canterbury Bulldogs vs Canberra Raiders NRL 2024 Round 22 game check the NRL website or the official Canterbury Bulldogs site.

Verdict

The Bulldogs will finally get the monkey off their back with a win against the Raiders, their first in 6 years. It will be defence that gets them across the line but expect them to click with ball in hand as well in front of a roaring crowd at Belmore.
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