GIO Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 2 NRL game between Canberra Raiders and Brisbane Broncos. The game kicks off at 7:35 pm with Brisbane Broncos heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Canberra Raiders vs. Brisbane Broncos game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday March 15, 2025 at 7:35 pm

Where: GIO Stadium

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Canberra Raiders vs Brisbane Broncos Odds

Canberra Raiders vs Brisbane Broncos Preview

The standout match of the round sees Las Vegas surprise package Canberra host a rejuvenated Brisbane side in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.

The Raiders delivered a commanding 30-8 victory over the Warriors at Allegiant Stadium, powered by a dominant forward pack and standout performances from hooker Tom Starling and their outside backs. Their aggressive start and intent were impossible to ignore.

However, Canberra suffered a double blow with suspensions to Joe Tapine and Xavier Savage. English recruit Matty Nicholson joins the bench, with Josh Papalii moving to prop and Morgan Smithies to lock, while Albert Hopoate returns on the wing.

The Broncos, under new coach Michael Maguire, looked like a completely different team from their 2024 struggles, scoring nine tries in a dominant 50-14 win over the Roosters in Sydney.

Ben Hunt and Adam Reynolds orchestrated the attack brilliantly, Reece Walsh showcased his flair, and Selwyn Cobbo starred with a hat-trick on the wing. Payne Haas also delivered a standout performance after an injury-plagued 2024 season.

The Raiders have won four of the last seven clashes between the two teams, including three of the last four in Canberra. However, the Broncos dominated their only 2024 meeting with a 34-10 victory in Round 7 at Suncorp Stadium.

Brisbane enters as strong $1.22 favorites, a status likely reinforced by the absence of Tapine and Savage. While the Broncos won only four of 10 away games last season, their emphatic Round 1 performance sends a clear warning to a Raiders side that has lost five of their last eight matches at GIO Stadium.

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