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St George Dragons vs Canberra Raiders Tips - Raiders in position for a miracle

Jeremy Darke

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Last updated: 04 Sep 2024

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Jeremy Darke 04 Sep 2024

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St George Dragons vs Canberra Raiders expert predictions for Saturday’s Round 27 NRL game
Kick off is at 3:00 PM at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
Dragons attitude under question!
Preview, expert analysis, stats, team news & best bet

The best three tips for NRL Super Saturday.

St George Dragons vs Canberra Raiders, Round 27 2024 - Expert Prediction

In my opinion the Dragons are done and with their attitude problems we will see the Raiders, who have a never give up mindset get the win at Jubilee Stadium on Saturday as the underdog.

St George Dragons vs Canberra Raiders, Round 27 2024 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head
St George Dragons Form Analysis & Betting Trends
St George Dragons Team News
St George Dragons Team List
Canberra Raiders Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Canberra Raiders Team News
Canberra Raiders Team List
St George Dragons vs Canberra Raiders NRL 2024 Round 27 FAQ’s

Canberra have been fighting and will put themselves in a position to sneak into the eight and pray for a miracle draw in Newcastle on Sunday. The Raiders have won their past two matches against top four sides and will once again grind out a win against the Dragons who look less interesting in finish the season on a high.

The trends also point to the Raiders who have won their last three matches against the Dragons and have dominated the head to head battle over the past 5 seasons.

The Dragons right side defence leaked 3 tries to Mika Sivo last week and have allowed 41% of the tries all season. Expect Albert Hopate to see a lot of ball and cross for a 4-pointer.

Canberra have won the past three matches against the Dragons.
The Dragons have won just 50% of their games at Nestrata Jubilee Stadium this season.
The Raiders have conceded less than 26.5 points in 7 of their past 9 matches.
Dragons right side defence has allowed 41% of the team’s tries this season.

Head to Head

This is the first time the clubs will play each other this season with the Canberra Raiders coming into this matchup winning the last three contests against St George, including both matches in 2023 by an average margin of 8 points.

Canberra have a stronghold over St George since the 2019 season, winning 7 of the nine matches played.

St George Dragons Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

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

2024 Betting Trends

$10 ML	Over/Under	1-12	13+
76.6	10-13	5-2	6-10

The Saints had the finals in their grasp but let it slip through their fingers with two consecutive losses that has them missing the top eight for the sixth consecutive season.

The Dragons almost pulled off a miracle last week down 44-12 with 10 minutes remaining against the Eels, bringing it back to 44-40 but it was just too little too late.

Attitude has been a question for the Dragons over the past few years and despite Shane Flanagan taking control of the club in 2024, it has still been an issue. The departure of Zac Lomax and the likelihood of Ben Hunt leaving will give the Dragons a fresh start in 2025, with commitment and pride week in and week out needed to get this club back to playing in September.

St George Dragons Team News

Mikaele Ravalawa and Max Feagai drop out of the starting side and are replaced by Moses Suli and Jack Bird with Mathew Feagai coming onto the wing.

Jacob Liddle will return after missing the last match due to the birth of his child, while Blake Lawrie returns to the bench with Ryan Couchman dropping out.

St George Dragons Team List

1. Tyrell Sloan

2. Zac Lomax

3. Moses Suli

4. Jack Bird

5. Mathew Feagai

6. Lyhkan King-Togia

7. Ben Hunt

8. Francis Molo

9. Jacob Liddle

10. Jack de Belin

11. Luciano Leilua

12. Jaydn Su'A

13. Tom Eisenhuth

Interchange

14. Connor Muhleisen

15. Toby Couchman

16. Blake Lawrie

17. Raymond Faitala-Mariner

Reserves

18. Hamish Stewart

19. Michael Molo

20. Savelio Tamale

21. Max Feagai

22. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga

Canberra Raiders Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

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

2024 Betting Trends

$10 ML	Over/Under	1-12	13+
4.7	10-13	7-4	4-8

After winning just 2 matches in a 9-game stretched that dropped the Raiders outside the eight, they put in a massive effort to win their past two games against top contenders the Panthers and Roosters, however, it is too little too late for the Canberra who will miss the finals unless the Dolphins and Knights draw and they win against the Dragons.

This was always going to be a development year for Ricky Stuart and the Green Machine and in my opinion they have done a good job. We have seen some great performances from their young stars like Kaeo Weeks, Xavier Savage, Ethan Strange and Chevy Stewart.

Canberra have finished as predicted, just outside the eight but have given their young stars a good crack and could be a team back on the rise in the coming seasons.

Canberra Raiders Team News

Jordan Rapana and Ellitiot Whitehead have played their final games for the club missing this week through injury and suspension respectively. Kaeo Weekes moves back to fullback with Ethan Strange playing five-eight and Jamal Fogarty returning from a hamstring injury.

Simi Sasagi will start in the backrow with Trey Mooney joining the bench.

Canberra Raiders Team List

1. Kaeo Weekes

2. Albert Hopoate

3. Matthew Timoko

4. Sebastian Kris

5. Xavier Savage

6. Ethan Strange

7. Jamal Fogarty

8. Josh Papali’i

9. Tom Starling

10. Joseph Tapine

11. Hudson Young

12. Simi Sasagi

13. Morgan Smithies

Interchange

14. Danny Levi

15. Corey Horsburgh

16. Ata Mariota

17. Trey Mooney

Reserves

18. James Schiller

19. Zac Woolford

20. Emre Guler

21. Jed Stuart

22. Adam Cook

St George Dragons vs Canberra Raiders NRL 2024 Round 27 FAQ’s

How to watch St George Dragons vs Canberra Raiders NRL 2024 Round 27?

You can watch the St George Dragons vs Canberra Raiders NRL 2024 Round 27 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 St George Dragons vs Canberra Raiders NRL 2024 Round 27?

To buy tickets to the St George Dragons vs Canberra Raiders NRL 2024 Round 27 game check the NRL website or the official St George Dragons site.

Verdict

St George Dragons v Canberra Raiders

The Raiders will win as the underdog, keeping the Dragons under 26.5 points and Albert Hopoate scoring a try on the weak right side defence of St George.

Canberra Raiders

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