NRL Tips for This Weekend - Round 12, 2026
Last updated: May 22, 2026, 4:33PM | Published: May 18, 2026, 2:22AM
Looking for data-driven NRL tips for Round 12? We have NRL Round 12 tips 2026 for every game this weekend.
As Australia's leading provider of NRL expert tips, Stats Insider is here to give you an advantage with NRL tipping for each match in Round 12 of the 2026 season.
NRL Round 12 Tips and Predictions 2026
NRL fans have five games to enjoy this week, beginning with the Raiders vs Dolphins on Thursday and concluding with the Cowboys vs Rabbitohs on Sunday.
These NRL footy tips and predictions are powered by independent data and analytics, making our NRL tips Round 12 2026 a must-read resource for NRL fans.
NRL Tips Round 12 2026: Our Predictions
Featured below are our predictions for every NRL clash in Round 12, 2026, based on 10,000 simulations per match.
Raiders vs Dolphins
Round 12 action kicks off with the Raiders playing the Dolphins at GIO Stadium Canberra on Thursday night. Our NRL model projects Canberra as having a 54% chance of winning, while the Dolphins have a 46% win probability.
Raiders vs Dolphins is at GIO Stadium Canberra on Thursday, May 21 at 7:50pm. All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Bulldogs vs Storm
In Friday night's game between the Bulldogs and the Storm, Melbourne is the more likely winner, with our predictive model projecting a 71% chance for the Storm. The Bulldogs, on the other hand, have a 29% chance of pulling off an upset win.
Bulldogs vs Storm is at Stadium Australia on Friday, May 22 at 8:00pm.
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Dragons vs Warriors
We are tipping the Warriors to win their game against the Dragons this week, with our model projecting an 82% win probability for New Zealand. The Dragons have an 18% chance of winning at Jubilee Park.
Dragons vs Warriors is at Jubilee Park on Saturday, May 23 at 5:30pm.
Sea Eagles vs Titans
With a win probability of 82%, our tip for this match is the Sea Eagles, while their opponents, the Titans, have a projected win chance of 18%.
Sea Eagles vs Titans is at Brookvale Oval on Saturday, May 23 at 7:35pm.
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Cowboys vs Rabbitohs
The Cowboys have a 66% chance of winning this week, compared to South Sydney's 34% chance of victory. This makes the Cowboys the team to tip at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Cowboys vs Rabbitohs is at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Sunday, May 24 at 4:05pm.
NRL Round 12 Tips 2026: Who to Tip
- Raiders
- Storm
- Warriors
- Sea Eagles
- Cowboys
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NRL Tipping: Round 12 Games
- Canberra Raiders vs Dolphins
- Canterbury Bulldogs vs Melbourne Storm
- St George Illawarra Dragons vs New Zealand Warriors
- Manly Sea Eagles vs Gold Coast Titans
- North Queensland Cowboys vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
NRL Round 12 Bye Schedule: Who Has a Bye This Week
- Brisbane Broncos
- Cronulla Sharks
- Newcastle Knights
- New Zealand Warriors
- Parramatta Eels
- Penrith Panthers
- Sydney Roosters
- Wests Tigers
The NRL Round 12 2026 tips and predictions in this article are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
NRL Expert Tips Round 12 2026
Stats Insider is renowned in Australia for providing expert NRL tips. Our NRL tips for this weekend are generated by an in-house team of skilled data scientists and analysts who use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to simulate each game 10,000 times and determine the most likely outcomes. This meticulous approach ensures our NRL Round 12 predictions are accurate and reliable, helping you make informed decisions when it comes to NRL tipping.
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