North Queensland has secured a finals berth but will want to build momentum before the pressure rises next week, while Canberra has one final opportunity to finish a disappointing season on a high. Recent meetings favour the Cowboys heavily, although the Raiders claimed a convincing win when these sides met earlier this season.
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Recent Form
The Cowboys have won three of their past five completed games, beating the Titans 30-8 and Wests Tigers 24-10 while also recording an 18-10 victory over Brisbane, with losses to the Roosters and Eels. Canberra has won two of its past five, defeating Wests Tigers 56-10 and Cronulla 24-20 before losses to Penrith, Newcastle and Brisbane. The Raiders had the bye in Round 26.
Last 3 Meetings
Round 13, 2026: Raiders 26 def. Cowboys 12
Round 4, 2025: Cowboys 30 def. Raiders 20
Round 24, 2024: Cowboys 42 def. Raiders 4
Most Tries – Last 5 Games
North Queensland Cowboys
Tom Chester — 4 tries
Jaxon Purdue — 3 tries
Scott Drinkwater — 2 tries
Canberra Raiders
Kaeo Weekes — 4 tries
Xavier Savage — 3 tries
Jed Stuart — 2 tries
Average Total Match Points – Last 10 Games
North Queensland Cowboys: 49.5 average total match points
Canberra Raiders: 53.1 average total match points
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