Allianz Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 26 NRL game between Sydney Roosters and Canberra Raiders. The game kicks off at 4:05 pm with Sydney Roosters heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Sydney Roosters vs. Canberra Raiders game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Sunday September 1, 2024 at 4:05 pm

Where: Allianz Stadium

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Sydney Roosters vs Canberra Raiders Preview

This match could be the highlight of the round as the Sydney Roosters aim to hold onto their spot in the top two, while the Canberra Raiders fight to stay in the race for eighth place.

The Roosters have won eight of their last nine, scoring 34 or more in four straight victories over Manly, the Dolphins, Parramatta, and Gold Coast. Their 48-22 win against the Titans featured an Angus Crichton hat-trick but came with injury and suspension setbacks—Joseph Sua’ali’i is out with a neck injury, and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is suspended. However, Connor Watson and Brandon Smith return, with Michael Jennings at centre, Spencer Leniu starting at prop, and Naufahu Whyte joining the bench.

The Raiders broke a three-game losing streak with a vital 22-18 win over the Panthers, thanks to two tries from Xavier Savage, including a late match-winner.

While the Roosters are 15.5-point favourites, if the Raiders can bring their recent determination, this could be a challenging contest for the home side.