Cowboys vs Rabbitohs Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 12, 2026
Last updated: May 19, 2026, 10:45AM | Published: May 18, 2026, 2:05AM
The Cowboys will sqaure off with the Rabbitohs in NRL Round 12 action at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Sunday, starting at 4:05pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cowboys vs Rabbitohs game, plus the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's North Queensland vs South Sydney NRL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Cowboys a 65% chance of winning against the Rabbitohs at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Cowboys vs Rabbitohs: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's NRL clash at Queensland Country Bank Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cowboys $1.60, Rabbitohs $2.30
- Line: Cowboys -4.5 ($1.91), Rabbitohs +4.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 52.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Cowboys at $1.60 and the Rabbitohs at $2.30.
The Cowboys are listed as 4.5-point favourites against the Rabbitohs, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Rabbitohs (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 52.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Cowboys (-4.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 52.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Cowboys vs Rabbitohs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cowboys at $1.60 with Bet365
- Line: Cowboys -4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 52.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Cowboys vs Rabbitohs betting tips are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible advice every time.
Cowboys vs Rabbitohs: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cowboys vs Rabbitohs at Queensland Country Bank Stadium this Sunday is the Cowboys winning 27-21.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cowboys vs Souths match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Cowboys vs Rabbitohs: Try Scorers
Looking for Cowboys vs Rabbitohs try scorers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Rabbitohs' Alex Johnston is the most likely player to score the first try in North Queensland vs South Sydney.
Johnston has a 11.8% chance of scoring the first try at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, while the Rabbitohs star has a 64.0% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.
Scroll down for the complete list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
North Queensland Cowboys
- Scott Drinkwater: 7.0% probability
- Jaxon Purdue: 6.9% probability
- Robert Derby: 6.4% probability
- Zac Laybutt: 6.2% probability
- Tom Chester: 4.0% probability
South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Alex Johnston: 11.8% probability
- Talanoa Penitani: 5.2% probability
- Tallis Duncan: 4.4% probability
- Jye Gray: 4.1% probability
- Cody Walker: 4.0% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
North Queensland Cowboys
- Jaxon Purdue: 44.7% probability
- Robert Derby: 44.4% probability
- Scott Drinkwater: 43.5% probability
- Zac Laybutt: 40.3% probability
- Tom Chester: 30.9% probability
South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Alex Johnston: 64.0% probability
- Talanoa Penitani: 37.2% probability
- Tallis Duncan: 32.2% probability
- Jye Gray: 30.0% probability
- Cody Walker: 29.9% probability
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Cowboys vs Rabbitohs match.
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Cowboys vs Rabbitohs: Essential Details
The NRL Round 12 clash between the Cowboys and Rabbitohs at Queensland Country Bank Stadium is scheduled to commence at 4:05pm AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: North Queensland Cowboys vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Date: Sunday 24 May 2026
- Kick-off: 4:05pm AEST
- Location: Queensland Country Bank Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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