Knights vs Rabbitohs Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 9, 2026

The Knights will take on the favoured Rabbitohs in NRL Round 9 action at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday, commencing at 2:00pm AEST.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Knights vs Rabbitohs game, plus the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Newcastle vs South Sydney NRL match 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Rabbitohs a 69% chance of beating the Knights at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Knights vs Rabbitohs: Odds

The current Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's NRL clash at McDonald Jones Stadium are listed here:

• Head to Head: Knights $2.70, Rabbitohs $1.47
• Line: Knights +6.5 ($1.91), Rabbitohs -6.5 ($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 Knights at $2.70 and the Rabbitohs at $1.47.

The Knights are 6.5-point underdogs against the Rabbitohs, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Rabbitohs (-6.5) 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 Rabbitohs (-6.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 52.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 62% of the time.

Knights vs Rabbitohs: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Souths at $1.47 with Bet365
• Line: Rabbitohs -6.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 52.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

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Knights vs Rabbitohs: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Knights vs Rabbitohs at McDonald Jones Stadium this Sunday is the Rabbitohs winning 27-20.

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

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Knights vs Souths match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Knights vs Rabbitohs match.

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Knights vs Rabbitohs: Essential Details

The NRL Round 9 clash between the Knights and Rabbitohs at McDonald Jones Stadium is scheduled to commence at 2:00pm AEST on Sunday.

• Teams: Newcastle Knights vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
• Date: Sunday 3 May 2026
• Kick-off: 2:00pm AEST
• Location: McDonald Jones Stadium

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

Conclusion

Our Knights vs Souths predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our rugby league tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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