GIO Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 23 NRL game between Canberra Raiders and Wests Tigers. The game kicks off at 4:05 pm with Canberra Raiders heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Canberra Raiders vs. Wests Tigers game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Sunday August 6, 2023 at 4:05 pm

Where: GIO Stadium

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Canberra Raiders vs Wests Tigers Preview

Canberra won’t get a better opportunity to rectify their suddenly wayward late-season campaign, welcoming last-placed Wests Tigers to the capital.

The fifth-placed Raiders are coming off consecutive losses for the first time since Round 5, edged in golden point by the Warriors in Auckland after a gutsy late fight-back before crashing to an abominable 28-6 home loss to Newcastle last Saturday.

It was the Green Machine’s third loss by 22-plus points from their last four matches at GIO Stadium. With some tough games to come, this looms as a must-win proposition.

Jarrod Croker is out injured, so Sebastian Kris goes to centre, Jordan Rapana to fullback and Nick Cotric returns on the wing. Adrian Trevilyan bumps Tom Starling off the bench.

Wests Tigers are marking time until the end of the season and a second straight wooden spoon, losing their last eight.

But they stood up to be counted in a 32-18 loss to Souths last week, fighting back to 20-18 inside the final quarter.

Stefano Utoikamanu and Shawn Blore will miss the game due to head knocks, while Justin Matamua, Jake Simpkin and Asu Kepoa come into a new-look bench.

The Raiders got out of jail against the Tigers at Campbelltown in Round 14, blowing an 18-0 lead before squeaking in 20-19 via a late penalty goal. It was the Raiders’ 10th win from 11 games against the Tigers.

A depleted pack spells bad news for the Tigers up against a big, dynamic Raiders engine-room, making it even harder for the NRL’s weakest offence to produce points.

The Raiders have not won a game by more than 10 points in 2023 but if it’s going to happen, this is the week for it.

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