The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Canberra Raiders at 1.63 — an implied 57% chance. Newcastle Knights upset it.

• Canberra Raiders: opened 1.54, closed 1.63 (57%)
• Newcastle Knights: opened 2.60, closed 2.39 (39%)
• Draw: opened 23.00, closed 22.00 (4%)

Half-time: Canberra Raiders 18 - 18 Newcastle Knights.

Newcastle Knights — recent form

• 2026-08-02Parramatta Eels 12-32 Newcastle Knights
• 2026-08-01Brisbane Broncos 6-30 Newcastle Knights
• 2026-07-26Brisbane Broncos 30-12 Newcastle Knights
• 2026-07-24Newcastle Knights 22-23 Sydney Roosters
• 2026-07-05Newcastle Knights 13-12 Dolphins (Nrl)

Canberra Raiders — recent form

• 2026-08-09Canberra Raiders 28-4 Brisbane Broncos
• 2026-08-01Penrith Panthers 42-18 Canberra Raiders
• 2026-08-01Canberra Raiders 16-18 North Queensland Cowboys
• 2026-07-25Canberra Raiders 56-10 Wests Tigers
• 2026-07-25Canberra Raiders 10-22 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks