NRL Tips for This Weekend - Round 26, 2026
Last updated: Aug 30, 2026, 9:32AM | Published: Aug 24, 2026, 6:25AM
To give you a hand with your NRL tips for Round 26, we have NRL Round 26 tips 2026 for every game this week.
Gain an edge in your NRL tipping leagues with the help of our data-driven NRL expert tips for Round 26 of the 2026 NRL season, the result of simulating each NRL match-up thousands of times.
As we approach the concluding weeks of the 2026 NRL season, our expert tips have become even more vital. Use our model's Round 26 NRL tips to give yourself a chance of securing the best possible finish in this year's footy tipping.
NRL Round 26 Tips and Predictions 2026
Round 26 of the NRL season features eight games, starting with the Broncos vs Storm on Thursday and ending with the Eels vs Sharks on Sunday.
The below NRL footy tips and predictions are powered by independent data and analytics, making our NRL tips Round 26 2026 a go-to resource for NRL tipsters of every level.
NRL Tips Round 26 2026: Our Predictions
Listed below are our predictions for each NRL game in Round 26, based on 10,000 simulations per match.
Broncos vs Storm
Round 26 NRL action kicks off with the Broncos playing the Storm at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night. Our predictive analytics model projects Melbourne as having an 82% chance of winning, while the Broncos have an 18% win probability.
Broncos vs Storm is at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday, August 27 at 7:50pm. All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Sea Eagles vs Dragons
In this week's game between the Sea Eagles and the Dragons, Manly is the more likely winner, with our predictive model projecting an 88% chance for the Sea Eagles. The Dragons, on the other hand, have a 12% chance of winning.
Sea Eagles vs Dragons is at Brookvale Oval on Friday, August 28 at 6:00pm.
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Panthers vs Bulldogs
We are tipping the Panthers to win their game against the Bulldogs this week, with our powerful NRL model projecting a 67% win probability for Penrith. The Bulldogs have a 33% chance of winning at Bankwest Stadium.
Panthers vs Bulldogs is at Bankwest Stadium on Friday, August 28 at 8:00pm.
Titans vs Rabbitohs
With a win probability of 78%, our tip for this match is the Rabbitohs, while their opponents, the Titans, have a projected win chance of 22%.
Titans vs Rabbitohs is at Gold Coast Stadium on Saturday, August 29 at 3:00pm.
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Roosters vs Dolphins
The Dolphins have a 73% chance of winning this week, compared to Sydney's 27% chance of victory. This makes the Dolphins the team to tip at Allianz Stadium.
Roosters vs Dolphins is at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, August 29 at 5:30pm.
Cowboys vs Tigers
The Cowboys are favourites to win their Round 26 game, with our model giving them a 64% chance, while the Tigers enter the weekend with a 36% chance of causing an upset at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Cowboys vs Tigers is at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Saturday, August 29 at 7:35pm.
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Warriors vs Knights
According to our predictive analytics model, the Warriors are the team to beat in this game, with New Zealand's win probability at 83%. The Knights, on the other hand, have a 17% chance of winning.
Warriors vs Knights is at Go Media Stadium on Sunday, August 30 at 2:00pm.
Eels vs Sharks
Our model is tipping the Eels in this match, with Parramatta given a 65% chance of winning, while the Sharks have a 35% chance of an upset win.
Eels vs Sharks is at Bankwest Stadium on Sunday, August 30 at 4:05pm.
NRL Round 26 Tips 2026: Who to Tip
- Storm
- Sea Eagles
- Panthers
- Rabbitohs
- Dolphins
- Cowboys
- Warriors
- Eels
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NRL Tipping: Round 26 Games
- Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm
- Manly Sea Eagles vs St George Illawarra Dragons
- Penrith Panthers vs Canterbury Bulldogs
- Gold Coast Titans vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Sydney Roosters vs Dolphins
- North Queensland Cowboys vs Wests Tigers
- New Zealand Warriors vs Newcastle Knights
- Parramatta Eels vs Cronulla Sharks
NRL Round 26 Bye Schedule: Who Has a Bye This Week
- Canberra Raiders
The NRL Round 26 2026 tips and predictions in this article are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
NRL Expert Tips Round 26 2026
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