NRL Tips for This Weekend - Round 17, 2026
Last updated: Jun 28, 2026, 9:25AM | Published: Jun 22, 2026, 2:22AM
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NRL Round 17 Tips and Predictions 2026
There are eight games in Round 17 of the 2026 NRL season, starting with the Eels vs Rabbitohs on Thursday and concluding with the Knights vs Tigers on Sunday.
These NRL footy tips and predictions are powered by cutting-edge data and analytics, making our NRL tips Round 17 2026 a go-to resource for NRL fans of every level.
NRL Tips Round 17 2026: Our Predictions
Listed below are our predictions for each NRL game in Round 17, 2026, based on 10,000 simulations per match.
Eels vs Rabbitohs
Round 17 action kicks off with the Eels facing the Rabbitohs at Bankwest Stadium on Thursday night. Our model projects South Sydney as having a 76% chance of winning, while the Eels have a 24% projected win chance.
Eels vs Rabbitohs is at Bankwest Stadium on Thursday, June 25 at 7:50pm. All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Titans vs Bulldogs
In this week's game between the Titans and the Bulldogs, Canterbury is the more likely winner, with our predictive model projecting a 72% chance for the Bulldogs. The Titans, on the other hand, have a 28% chance of pulling off an upset win.
Titans vs Bulldogs is at Gold Coast Stadium on Friday, June 26 at 6:00pm.
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Broncos vs Roosters
We are tipping the Roosters to win their game against the Broncos this week, with our powerful NRL model projecting a 79% win probability for Sydney. The Broncos have a 21% chance of winning at Suncorp Stadium.
Broncos vs Roosters is at Suncorp Stadium on Friday, June 26 at 8:00pm.
Dolphins vs Warriors
With a win probability of 68%, our tip for this match is the Dolphins, while their opponents, the Warriors, have a projected win chance of 32%.
Dolphins vs Warriors is at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, June 27 at 3:00pm.
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Cowboys vs Panthers
The Panthers have an 84% chance of winning this week, compared to North Queensland's 16% chance of victory. This makes the Panthers the team to tip at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Cowboys vs Panthers is at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Saturday, June 27 at 5:30pm.
Sea Eagles vs Storm
The Sea Eagles are favourites to win this one, with our model giving them a 67% chance, while the Storm enter the weekend with a 33% chance of causing an upset at Brookvale Oval.
Sea Eagles vs Storm is at Brookvale Oval on Saturday, June 27 at 7:35pm.
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Raiders vs Dragons
According to our predictive analytics model, the Raiders are the team to beat in this game, with Canberra's win probability at 67%. The Dragons, on the other hand, have a 33% chance of winning.
Raiders vs Dragons is at GIO Stadium Canberra on Sunday, June 28 at 2:00pm.
Knights vs Tigers
Our model is tipping the Knights in this match, with Newcastle given a 77% chance of winning, while the Tigers have a 23% win probability.
Knights vs Tigers is at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday, June 28 at 4:05pm.
NRL Round 17 Tips 2026: Who to Tip
- Rabbitohs
- Bulldogs
- Roosters
- Dolphins
- Panthers
- Sea Eagles
- Raiders
- Knights
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NRL Tipping: Round 17 Games
- Parramatta Eels vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Gold Coast Titans vs Canterbury Bulldogs
- Brisbane Broncos vs Sydney Roosters
- Dolphins vs New Zealand Warriors
- North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers
- Manly Sea Eagles vs Melbourne Storm
- Canberra Raiders vs St George Illawarra Dragons
- Newcastle Knights vs Wests Tigers
NRL Round 17 Bye Schedule: Who Has a Bye This Week
- Cronulla Sharks
The NRL Round 17 2026 tips and predictions in this article are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
NRL Expert Tips Round 17 2026
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