Wests Tigers vs Raiders
Round 8 2026, Thursday 23 April 2026
Verdict: Wests Tigers by 8
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Result: Wests Tigers 33 defeated Raiders 14 ✓ Tip correct
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Thu 23 Apr, 7:50pm AEST
- Venue
- Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
- Ladder going in
- Wests Tigers 3rd, Raiders 13th
- Referee
- Ashley Klein
- Crowd
- 17,153
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Wests Tigers 67%33% Raiders
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Wests Tigers | ✓ |
| Chris Barrett | Wests Tigers | ✓ |
| Zoe Samios | Wests Tigers | ✓ |
| Zac Bailey | Wests Tigers | ✓ |
| Frances Howe | Wests Tigers | ✓ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Wests Tigers | ✓ |
| Billie Eder | Raiders | ✗ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Raiders | ✗ |
| Dan Walsh | Raiders | ✗ |
| Andrew Johns | Wests Tigers | ✓ |
| Emma Kemp | Wests Tigers | ✓ |
| Neil Breen | Raiders | ✗ |
Going in
| Club | Ladder going in | Last five, oldest first | Model rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wests Tigers | 3rd | LWWWL | +0.7 |
| Raiders | 13th | LLLWW | -2.7 |
Last five games
Wests Tigers
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 7 | v Broncos | L 20–21 |
| Round 6 | v Knights | W 42–22 |
| Round 5 | at Eels | W 22–20 |
| Round 4 | at Warriors | W 32–14 |
| Round 3 | at Rabbitohs | L 16–20 |
Raiders
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 7 | v Storm | W 26–22 |
| Round 6 | at Rabbitohs | W 36–34 |
| Round 5 | at Knights | L 12–32 |
| Round 4 | v Sharks | L 22–34 |
| Round 3 | v Bulldogs | L 10–14 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Round 21 | Raiders v Wests Tigers | 56–10 | GIO Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 26 | Raiders v Wests Tigers | 24–10 | GIO Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 16 | Wests Tigers v Raiders | 12–16 | Campbelltown Sports Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 16 | Wests Tigers v Raiders | 48–24 | Campbelltown Sports Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 2 | Raiders v Wests Tigers | 32–12 | GIO Stadium |
Team lists
Wests Tigers
- 1 Jahream Bula Fullback
- 2 Sunia Turuva Winger
- 3 Taylan May Centre
- 4 Starford To'a Centre
- 5 Luke Laulilii Winger
- 6 Jarome Luai (c) Five-Eighth
- 7 Adam Doueihi Halfback
- 8 Terrell May Prop
- 9 Apisai Koroisau (c) Hooker
- 10 Fonua Pole Prop
- 11 Samuela Fainu 2nd Row
- 12 Kai Pearce-Paul 2nd Row
- 13 Alex Twal Lock
- 14 Jock Madden Reserve
- 15 Sione Fainu Interchange
- 16 Royce Hunt Interchange
- 17 Alex Seyfarth Interchange
- 18 Patrick Herbert Interchange
- 19 Tristan Hope Reserve
Coach: Benji Marshall
Raiders
- 1 Kaeo Weekes Fullback
- 2 Sebastian Kris Winger
- 4 Matthew Timoko Centre
- 5 Jed Stuart Winger
- 6 Ethan Strange Five-Eighth
- 7 Ethan Sanders Halfback
- 8 Ata Mariota Interchange
- 9 Tom Starling Hooker
- 10 Joseph Tapine (c) Prop
- 11 Zac Hosking 2nd Row
- 12 Noah Martin 2nd Row
- 13 Corey Horsburgh Lock
- 14 Jayden Brailey Interchange
- 15 Daine Laurie Interchange
- 16 Joe Roddy Interchange
- 17 Morgan Smithies Prop
- 18 Chevy Stewart Reserve
- 19 Savelio Tamale Centre
- 20 Owen Pattie Reserve
Coach: Ricky Stuart
Numbers as named by each club on nrl.com. Changes are measured against the club's previous game.
Why the model leaned this way
Going in, Wests Tigers rated +0.7 and Raiders -2.7 on our scale, a gap of 3.4 points, plus 4.5 points for playing at their own ground.
Scoring
- Wests Tigers
- Tries Luke Laulilii 6', Adam Doueihi 16', Taylan May 41', Adam Doueihi 45', Luke Laulilii 61', Royce Hunt 78'
- Goals 4/6
- Field goals Adam Doueihi 74'
- Half-time 10
- Raiders
- Tries Matthew Timoko 27', Kaeo Weekes 31'
- Goals 2/2, pen Ethan Sanders 37'
- Half-time 14
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.