The Raiders are sure to be smarting after giving up an 18-point lead against the Sharks and will look to get back on track on home soil in Round 5.
Coach Ricky Stuart couldn't hide his frustration after the match on Easter Sunday after the Green Machine had exploded out of the blocks with three tries in the first 24 minutes before conceding five tries in a row to slump to a second consecutive defeat.
The Eels were also left to rue one that got away on Easter Monday although in vastly different circumstances as they went down to a highly committed Wests Tigers outfit.
After failing to convert a huge weight of first-half possession into points, the Eels fell behind after the break but still had a chance to steal the win with a penalty goal after the siren but Clint Gutherson's shot sailed wide.
In the only clash between the sides last year it was the Raiders getting home 26-18 at GIO Stadium on the back of a composed display from halfback Jamal Fogarty, who will again be a key man if Canberra are to make amends for their Round 4 fadeout.
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Team News
Raiders: The Raiders are 1-17 with no late changes. Ata Mariota has been named on an edge with Zac Hosking (concussion) out. Simi Sasagi is the new face on the bench.
Eels: Wiremu Greig will start the game and Junior Paulo goes to the bench in a late switch. Bailey Simonsson replaces Morgan Harper, who is 18th man. With Brendan Hands left out, Joey Lussick is set to play 80 minutes at hooker. .
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Stat Attack
- The Raiders have won three of their past four games at GIO Stadium.
- The Eels have won five of their past seven games against the Raiders.
- Raiders centre Sebsatian Kris has scored four tries in five games against the Eels.
- The Eels have won only two of their past 12 games at GIO Stadium.
- Raiders hooker Danny Levi has scored three tries in his past four games.
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Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.