Canberra Raiders vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Preview by Dean McHugh

Does this game feel familiar to you? Well, it should. It was only last weekend that the Canberra Raiders and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks played the reverse fixture. The Sharks ran away with a 36-22 victory at PointsBet Stadium as Nicho Hynes and Ronaldo Mulitalo dominated proceedings. However, that’s not to say that the Raiders weren’t competitive – at one point of the match, they held an 18-0 lead. A similar result could be on the cards, given there’s so little time since the prior game. The market for 40+ or even 50+ could end up bearing fruits.

NRL Expert Tips for this clash start with recent history. Cronulla beat Canberra 34-22 at GIO Stadium in Round 4 this season, and the Sharks also ended the Raiders’ 2025 finals run with a 32-12 semi-final win. Still, Canberra put 22 points on the board in Round 4, so this isn’t a one-sided game. Before settling on any NRL betting predictions, compare the NRL betting odds across the line, total points and try-scorer markets, because prices can differ between bookmakers. Check the team lists close to kick-off, since late injuries shift the numbers quickly. Bet within your limits.