The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Penrith Panthers at 1.26 — an implied 73% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Canberra Raiders: opened 3.80, closed 4.00 (23%)
• Draw: closed 25.00 (4%)
• Penrith Panthers: opened 1.28, closed 1.26 (73%)

Half-time: Penrith Panthers 30 - 6 Canberra Raiders.

Canberra Raiders — recent form

• 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
• 2026-07-04St George Illawarra Dragons 4-20 Canberra Raiders
• 2026-06-28Canberra Raiders 18-10 St George Illawarra Dragons

Penrith Panthers — recent form

• 2026-07-03Penrith Panthers 36-14 South Sydney Rabbitohs
• 2026-06-20Gold Coast Titans 19-18 Penrith Panthers