Dolphins vs Rabbitohs Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 1, 2026

The Dolphins will face the Rabbitohs in NRL Round 1 action at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, March 8, commencing at 4:05pm AEDT.

This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Dolphins vs Rabbitohs game, plus the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Rabbitohs vs South Sydney 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Dolphins a 66% chance of winning against the Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium.

Dolphins vs Rabbitohs: Odds

The latest Bet365 betting odds for this NRL clash at Suncorp Stadium are shown here:

• Head to Head: Dolphins $1.72, Rabbitohs $2.15
• Line: Dolphins -2.5 ($1.91), Rabbitohs +2.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 49.5 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 Dolphins at $1.72 and the Rabbitohs at $2.15.

The Dolphins are 2.5-point favourites against the Rabbitohs, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Rabbitohs (+2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 49.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Dolphins (-2.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 49.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.

Dolphins vs Rabbitohs: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Dolphins at $1.72 with Bet365
• Line: Dolphins -2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 49.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

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Dolphins vs Rabbitohs: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Dolphins vs Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium is the Dolphins prevailing 26-20.

This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.

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Dolphins vs Rabbitohs: Essential Details

The NRL Round 1 clash between the Dolphins and Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium is scheduled to begin at 4:05pm AEDT on Sunday, March 8.

• Teams: Dolphins vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
• Date: Sunday 8 March 2026
• Kick-off: 4:05pm AEDT
• Location: Suncorp Stadium

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

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