Eels vs Rabbitohs Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 17, 2026

The Eels will sqaure off with the Rabbitohs in NRL Round 17 action at Bankwest Stadium on Thursday, commencing at 7:50pm AEST.

This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Eels vs Rabbitohs game, as well as the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.

Who Will Win?

Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Parramatta vs South Sydney NRL match 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Rabbitohs a 67% chance of winning against the Eels at Bankwest Stadium.

Eels vs Rabbitohs: Odds

The latest Bet365 betting odds for Thursday's NRL clash at Bankwest Stadium are listed here:

• Head to Head: Eels $2.55, Rabbitohs $1.52
• Line: Eels +5.5 ($1.91), Rabbitohs -5.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 48.5 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 Eels at $2.55 and the Rabbitohs at $1.52.

The Eels are listed as 5.5-point underdogs against the Rabbitohs, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Rabbitohs (-5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 48.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Rabbitohs (-5.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 48.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 58% of the time.

Eels vs Rabbitohs: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Souths at $1.52 with Bet365
• Line: Rabbitohs -5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 48.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

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Eels vs Rabbitohs: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Eels vs Rabbitohs at Bankwest Stadium on Thursday is the Rabbitohs winning 25-19.

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

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Eels vs Souths match on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.

Eels vs Rabbitohs: Try Scorers

Looking for Eels 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 Parramatta vs South Sydney.

Johnston has a 13.7% chance of scoring the first try at Bankwest Stadium, while the Rabbitohs star has a 65.5% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.

Scroll down for the full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.

First Try Scorer Tips

Parramatta Eels

• Josh Addo-Carr: 9.0% probability
• Brian Kelly: 5.7% probability
• Isaiah Iongi: 4.7% probability
• Mitchell Moses: 3.8% probability
• Jordan Samrani: 3.7% probability

South Sydney Rabbitohs

• Alex Johnston: 13.7% probability
• Edward Kosi: 6.0% probability
• Tallis Duncan: 4.6% probability
• Jye Gray: 3.9% probability
• Latrell Siegwalt: 3.8% probability

Anytime Try Scorer Tips

Parramatta Eels

• Josh Addo-Carr: 50.6% probability
• Brian Kelly: 39.5% probability
• Isaiah Iongi: 30.9% probability
• Jordan Samrani: 28.1% probability
• Mitchell Moses: 26.1% probability

South Sydney Rabbitohs

• Alex Johnston: 65.5% probability
• Edward Kosi: 39.6% probability
• Tallis Duncan: 30.8% probability
• Jye Gray: 28.9% probability
• Cody Walker: 28.9% probability

Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Eels vs Rabbitohs match.

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Eels vs Rabbitohs: Essential Details

The NRL Round 17 clash between the Eels and Rabbitohs at Bankwest Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:50pm AEST on Thursday.

• Teams: Parramatta Eels vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
• Date: Thursday 25 June 2026
• Kick-off: 7:50pm AEST
• Location: Bankwest Stadium

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

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