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Canterbury Bulldogs produced a brilliant display last time out and are making strong moves towards the top four. They can solidify their claims of finishing there by defeating a team that are attempting to force their way into the top eight.
START DATE/TIME: UK – Sunday 4th August, 2024 – 7:05am / AUS – 4:05pm / US EST – 2:05am / US PST – Saturday 3rd August, 2024 – 11:05pm
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Action in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League and Nine in Australia / This match will not be broadcast live in the US
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL and Sky Go in the UK / This match will be streamed live on Kayo Sports and 9Now in Australia / This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the US
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS FORM: DOGGIES RECORD EXCELLENT WIN
It is now three wins in four matches for the Doggies after they recorded a huge win over Brisbane Broncos. They scored 41 points in that success at Suncorp and now return home where they boast a 100% record this season.
LAST FIVE: LWWLW
CANBERRA RAIDERS FORM: RAIDERS GO BACK-TO-BACK
Canberra recorded another win to make it successive victories and boost their hopes of making the top eight. They were far too good for South Sydney Rabbitohs last week, doing most of the damage in the opening 25 minutes of the game.
LAST FIVE: LLLWW
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS TEAM NEWS: CRICHTON AND ADDO-CARR BACK
Despite the huge win last time out, the Bulldogs will be confident of building on that success with the inclusion of captain Stephen Crichton and Josh Addo-Carr. That duo both return from injury in what is a huge boost for the hosts.
Starting 13: 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. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Kurt Mann Bench: 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 TEAM NEWS: RAIDERS UNCHANGED
After their convincing win last week, the Raiders will go with the same 17 unless there are any last-minute fitness concerns. Corey Horsburgh is listed among the reserves but may have to wait to force his way back into the 17.
Starting 13: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Jordan Rapana 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. Elliott Whitehead 13. Morgan Smithies Bench: 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 PREDICTION
Canterbury Bulldogs are in a somewhat strange position with a spot in the top four the same number of points away as falling out of the top eight. They will only have eyes on the teams above them having won three of their last four but Canberra Raiders will hope to pull them back into the chasing pack by defeating them here. However, the Doggies have won all of their listed home matches this season and get the nod because of that.
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS VS CANBERRA RAIDERS TIP: CANTERBURY BULLDOGS TO WIN