Raiders vs Sharks Prediction and Tips - NRL Semi-Final 2025
Last updated: Sep 17, 2025, 9:21PM | Published: Sep 17, 2025, 7:30PM
The Raiders will face the Sharks in NRL Semi-Final action at GIO Stadium Canberra on Saturday, with kick-off at 7:50pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Raiders vs Sharks game, along with the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Canberra vs Cronulla NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Raiders a 62% chance of defeating the Sharks at GIO Stadium Canberra.
Raiders vs Sharks: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's NRL clash at GIO Stadium Canberra are shown below:
- Head to Head: Raiders $1.56, Sharks $2.45
- Line: Raiders -4.5 ($1.91), Sharks +4.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 45.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Raiders at $1.56 and the Sharks at $2.45.
The Raiders are listed as 4.5-point favourites against the Sharks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Sharks (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 45.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Raiders (-4.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 45.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Raiders vs Sharks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Raiders at $1.56 with Bet365
- Line: Raiders -4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 45.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Raiders vs Sharks predictions are based on world-class modelling and gambling expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Raiders vs Sharks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Raiders vs Sharks at GIO Stadium Canberra this Saturday is the Raiders winning 24-19.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Raiders vs Sharks match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Raiders vs Sharks: Try Scorers
Looking for Raiders vs Sharks try scorers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Sharks' Ronaldo Mulitalo is the most likely player to score the first try in Canberra vs Cronulla.
Mulitalo has a 7.5% chance of scoring the first try at GIO Stadium Canberra, while the Sharks star has a 44.8% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.
Scroll down for our full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Canberra Raiders
- Jed Stuart: 7.0% probability
- Hudson Young: 6.8% probability
- Ethan Strange: 6.0% probability
- Savelio Tamale: 5.8% probability
- Kaeo Weekes: 5.5% probability
Cronulla Sharks
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 7.5% probability
- Sione Katoa: 6.0% probability
- KL Iro: 4.7% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 3.6% probability
- William Kennedy: 3.1% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Canberra Raiders
- Jed Stuart: 42.6% probability
- Hudson Young: 39.1% probability
- Savelio Tamale: 36.8% probability
- Kaeo Weekes: 36.6% probability
- Ethan Strange: 35.9% probability
Cronulla Sharks
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 44.8% probability
- Sione Katoa: 37.4% probability
- KL Iro: 31.6% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 25.5% probability
- William Kennedy: 23.2% probability
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Raiders vs Sharks match.
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Raiders vs Sharks: Essential Details
The NRL Semi-Final clash between the Raiders and Sharks at GIO Stadium Canberra is scheduled to begin at 7:50pm AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Canberra Raiders vs Cronulla Sharks
- Date: Saturday 20 September 2025
- Kick-off: 7:50pm AEST
- Location: GIO Stadium Canberra
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Raiders vs Sharks predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our rugby league tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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