The Raiders will be hoping to repeat the Round 6 upset which unfolded the last time the two sides met but the Broncos emerge as an even bigger threat on the back of a six-game winning streak.
After struggling to prove their finals credentials in recent weeks, the Raiders found their way back into the winner's circle after recording their biggest margin of the season against the Bulldogs on Sunday.
But a much tougher task awaits them when they host the high-flying Broncos who will not only be fit and recharged from a Round 25 bye but brimming with confidence carrying a six-game winning streak.
Buoyed by the recent re-signing of star prop Payne Haas and the incredible form of fullback Reece Walsh, Kevin Walters' side will be out to prove their premiership credentials having already wrapped up a spot in the top four.
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Team News
Raiders: Mass changes for the home side with Jack Wighton shifting to fullback and Matt Frawley returning to five-eighth. Seb Kris will return to the centres for the first time this season while Jarrod Croker shifts to the interchange bench. Meanwhile up front Emre Guler will now start at prop and Josh Papali'i on the bench. Jordan Rapana was shifted to the wing on Friday in place of Albert Hopoate (ribs).
Broncos: No further changes after forward leader Pat Carrigan (foot soreness) was a late withdrawal, his place taken by Keenan Palasia. Skipper Adam Reynolds will miss the game with a calf injury, his place taken by Jock Madden. Veteran winger Corey Oates (knee) returns for his long-awaited 200th NRL game.
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Stat Attack
- The Raiders have won four of their past five games against the Broncos.
- Second-rower Kurt Capewell is the only Broncos player who has won an NRL game at GIO Stadium.
- Raiders winger Nick Cotric has scored six tries in his past six games against the Broncos.
- The Broncos have won four from six in 2022-23 when they have played without Adam Reynolds.
- Raiders centre Jarrod Croker will play his 150th game at GIO Stadium.
- Broncos winger Corey Oates will play his 200th NRL game.
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Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.