Manly Sea Eagles and Canberra Raiders meet at 4 Pines Park, Sydney in Round 1 of the 2026 NRL season this Saturday, 7 March 2026. Check out our preview and tips below.
Manly Sea Eagles Vs Canberra Raiders Match Prediction
Canberra Win ($1.93)
Manly are a team very much on the edge of a cliff heading into the season with their roster under scrutiny and their coach having an axe hovering over him. It is hard to make a case as to why they shouldn’t be underdogs, even at Brookvale, against the Raiders.
Few coaches are ready to roll in Round 1 like Ricky Stuart, whose teams have won 13 of their last 14 Round 1 games. Canberra cover at 57% when $1.80 or bigger and have won two of their last three at Brookvale. Expect the Raiders to be bet.
Simi Sasagi has seven tries in his last 13 games. Tolutau Koula is an elite tryscorer with 17 tries in 22 games.
Tips
Best: Canberra Win ($1.93)
Next: Canberra 13+ ($4.20)
Tryscorer: Simi Sasagi ($15 First, $3.50 Anytime)
SGM: Simi Sasagi Try/Tolutau Koula Try ($8.00)