Since 1998, Raiders lead 24-17 against Eels, recently dominating with seven straight wins.
Since 1998, these clubs have met 41 times, with the Raiders claiming 24 victories. Recent history paints an even more one-sided picture: Canberra put the sword to the Eels twice in the past two seasons, notching up a brutal 50-12 win earlier this year and a 41-8 demolition in 2024. With the Raiders riding high on a seven-game winning streak and the Eels stumbling with four losses from their last five, the momentum is well and truly with the Green Machine.
Adding to the occasion is the Raiders' annual Forever Green celebration, with more than 50 club legends returning to GIO Stadium to honour the club's history. That sense of legacy and pride was already on full display in Round 18, when Canberra edged the Dragons 28-24 in a thrilling clash at home. Kaeo Weekes starred with a classy attacking performance, while hooker Tom Starling turned defence into offence with a crucial one-on-one strip.