Dolphins vs Rabbitohs Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 1, 2026
Last updated: Mar 8, 2026, 5:05AM | Published: Feb 26, 2026, 2:25PM
The Dolphins will take on the Rabbitohs in NRL Round 1 action at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, with kick-off at 4:05pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Dolphins vs Rabbitohs game, as well as the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Dolphins vs South Sydney NRL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Dolphins a 68% chance of beating the Rabbitohs in Round 1 of the 2026 NRL season.
Dolphins vs Rabbitohs: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's NRL clash at Suncorp Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Dolphins $1.70, Rabbitohs $2.22
- Line: Dolphins -2.5 ($1.91), Rabbitohs +2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 44.5 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 $1.70 and the Rabbitohs at $2.22.
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 44.5 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 59% of the time, while the 44.5-point over/under is expected to go over 55% of the time.
Dolphins vs Rabbitohs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Dolphins at $1.70 with Bet365
- Line: Dolphins -2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 44.5 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 on Sunday is the Dolphins winning 26-19.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Dolphins vs Souths match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Dolphins vs Rabbitohs: Try Scorers
Looking for Dolphins vs Rabbitohs try scorers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Dolphins' Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is the most likely player to score the first try in Dolphins vs South Sydney.
Tabuai-Fidow has a 10.0% chance of scoring the first try at Suncorp Stadium, while the Dolphins star has a 50.8% chance of scoring a try at any time during the match.
Scroll down for our complete list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Dolphins
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow: 10.0% probability
- Selwyn Cobbo: 6.9% probability
- Herbie Farnworth: 6.6% probability
- Jamayne Isaako: 6.2% probability
- Jake Averillo: 4.6% probability
South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Alex Johnston: 9.9% probability
- Latrell Mitchell: 6.8% probability
- Campbell Graham: 5.3% probability
- Jack Wighton: 4.0% probability
- Jye Gray: 3.8% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Dolphins
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow: 50.8% probability
- Selwyn Cobbo: 42.1% probability
- Herbie Farnworth: 39.9% probability
- Jamayne Isaako: 37.7% probability
- Jake Averillo: 31.3% probability
South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Alex Johnston: 50.8% probability
- Latrell Mitchell: 40.5% probability
- Campbell Graham: 32.4% probability
- Jack Wighton: 25.9% probability
- Jye Gray: 25.7% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Dolphins vs Rabbitohs match.
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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.
- 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 noted.
Conclusion
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