Rabbitohs vs. Canberra Raiders Prediction & Betting Analysis
There will be interesting action at the top of the rugby standings this weekend, as the South Sydney Rabbitohs could move to the summit if they are able to claim a home win over the Canberra Raiders.
The hosts will be looking to avenge a recent defeat, after falling to a loss against the Eels. Meanwhile, the Canberra Raiders will be looking to enhance their playoff hopes in the NRL. You can find the latest rugby odds and our Rabbitohs vs Raiders prediction here.
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Canberra Raiders
Location of the Game: Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia.
Date and Time: Saturday, May 27. 5:35 AM ET
How to Watch: NRL Player
These two sides have clashed on 31 previous occasions in the NRL since 1998. The Raiders hold the advantage in the previous encounters, as they have landed 17 wins. Meanwhile, the Rabbitohs have picked up 14 victories.
The recent advantage is firmly with the Raiders, as they have won the previous match. The previous clash came in May 2022, with Canberra picking up a 32-12 win on the road.
The South Sydney Rabbitohs will be looking to get back on track at the first opportunity this weekend, as they saw their six-game winning sequence brought to a halt last time out. That was a disappointing defeat for the Rabbitohs, as they were beaten by a 20-point margin by the Eels in front of their home fans. However, it would be unwise to overlook their previous performances before that match ahead of making a Rabbitohs vs Raiders prediction.
South Sydney was excellent throughout their six-game winning run, with standout victories, including wins on the road against the Broncos and Storm. But, this will be a huge test for the Rabbitohs, as they will be without many of their top performers this weekend. Cameron Murray, Jai Arrow, and Latrell Mitchell will all be missing as they are on Origin duty.
The Canberra Raiders will come into this showdown boosted after seeing the players available for selection. They remain in the hunt for a playoff spot this term after winning six of their opening eleven matches. The Raiders certainly look among the solid rugby league predictions to achieve that finish, but it remains to be seen how far they can actually go this season.
Like the Rabbitohs, the Raiders also come into this game after suffering a defeat last weekend. The Raiders were beaten by a 30-point margin at home against the Sea Eagles, which ended an incredibly consistent run of five straight wins. Cutting out defensive errors will be the key factor for the Raiders if they are to land a shock win on the road against the red-hot Rabbitohs.
As well as the stars missing due to Origin duty, the Rabbitohs will also be without Campbell Graham this weekend, as he recovers from a sternum injury.
The Raiders will be without Elliott Whitehead and Hudson Young, but Zac Woolford returns following a head injury.
- South Sydney Rabbitohs: -139
- Canberra Raiders: +115
- South Sydney Rabbitohs (-2.5): -110
- Canberra Raiders (+2.5): -110
- Total Points: Over 42.5 (-110) Under 42.5 (-110)
It’s hard to dismiss the key players that will be missing for the hosts before making a Rabbitohs vs Raiders prediction this weekend. Their squad will be stretched this weekend, and the Raiders look excellent value to take advantage.
Therefore, we will be siding with a slightly surprising outcome, with the Raiders landing a sixth win in seven matches.
- Pick: Canberra Raiders (+115)
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