Canberra’s recent surge meets a Newcastle side fighting to turn several narrow defeats into wins, creating an interesting betting matchup. We’ve analysed the latest form, head-to-head results and scoring trends to give punters a clearer picture before kick-off.
Looking for the latest betting insights? You’ll find the key stats, betting trends, current odds and our expert tips below the Recent Form section to help you make more informed betting decisions before kick-off.
Recent Form
Canberra enters on a four-game winning streak, beating the Tigers 56-10, Rabbitohs 34-24, Bulldogs 40-16 and Dragons 24-16. Newcastle has dropped three straight by a combined five points, including a 23-22 loss to the Roosters last round.
Last 3 Meetings
Round 5, 2026: Knights 32 def. Raiders 12
Round 21, 2025: Raiders 44 def. Knights 18
Round 17, 2024: Raiders 12 def. Knights 8
Most Tries – Last 5 Games
Canberra Raiders
Savelio Tamale — 6 tries
Xavier Savage — 5 tries
Sebastian Kris — 4 tries
Newcastle Knights
Dominic Young — 5 tries
Greg Marzhew — 4 tries
Dylan Lucas — 3 tries
Average Total Match Points – Last 10 Games
Canberra Raiders: 49.2 average total match points
Newcastle Knights: 43.7 average total match points
