NRL Tips for This Weekend - Round 8, 2026
Last updated: Apr 23, 2026, 1:20PM | Published: Apr 20, 2026, 12:18AM
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NRL Round 8 Tips and Predictions 2026
NRL fans have eight games to look forward to this week, beginning with the Tigers vs Raiders on Thursday and concluding with the Sea Eagles vs Eels on Sunday.
These NRL footy tips and predictions are powered by independent data and analytics, making our NRL tips Round 8 2026 a must-read resource for NRL tipsters.
NRL Tips Round 8 2026: Our Predictions
Listed below are our predictions for every NRL clash in Round 8, based on 10,000 simulations per match.
Tigers vs Raiders
Round 8 action kicks off with the Tigers playing the Raiders at Leichhardt Oval on Thursday. Our predictive analytics model projects Wests as having a 65% chance of winning, while the Raiders have a 35% projected win chance.
Tigers vs Raiders is at Leichhardt Oval on Thursday, April 23 at 7:50pm. All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Cowboys vs Sharks
In this week's game between the Cowboys and the Sharks, Cronulla is the more likely winner, with our predictive model projecting a 59% chance for the Sharks. On the other hand, the Cowboys have a 41% chance of winning.
Cowboys vs Sharks is at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Friday, April 24 at 6:00pm.
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Broncos vs Bulldogs
We are tipping the Bulldogs to win their game against the Broncos this week, with our model projecting a 62% win probability for Canterbury. The Broncos have a 38% chance of winning.
Broncos vs Bulldogs is at Suncorp Stadium on Friday, April 24 at 8:00pm.
Dragons vs Roosters
With a win probability of 84%, our tip for this match is the Roosters, while their opponents, the Dragons, have a projected win chance of 16%.
Dragons vs Roosters is at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, April 25 at 4:00pm.
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Warriors vs Dolphins
The Warriors have a 63% chance of winning this week, compared to the Dolphins' 37% chance of victory. This makes the Warriors the team to tip at Wellington Regional Stadium.
Warriors vs Dolphins is at Wellington Regional Stadium on Saturday, April 25 at 6:05pm.
Storm vs Rabbitohs
The Storm are favourites to win their game this week, with our model giving them a 68% chance, while the Rabbitohs enter the weekend with a 32% chance of winning at AAMI Park.
Storm vs Rabbitohs is at AAMI Park on Saturday, April 25 at 8:10pm.
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Knights vs Panthers
According to our predictive analytics model, the Panthers are the team to beat in this game, with Penrith's win probability at 83%. The Knights, on the other hand, have a 17% chance of winning.
Knights vs Panthers is at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday, April 26 at 2:00pm.
Sea Eagles vs Eels
We are tipping the Sea Eagles in this match, with Manly given a 76% chance of winning, while the Eels have a 24% win probability.
Sea Eagles vs Eels is at Brookvale Oval on Sunday, April 26 at 4:05pm.
NRL Round 8 Tips 2026: Who to Tip
- Tigers
- Sharks
- Bulldogs
- Roosters
- Warriors
- Storm
- Panthers
- Sea Eagles
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NRL Tipping: Round 8 Games
- Wests Tigers vs Canberra Raiders
- North Queensland Cowboys vs Cronulla Sharks
- Brisbane Broncos vs Canterbury Bulldogs
- St George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters
- New Zealand Warriors vs Dolphins
- Melbourne Storm vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Newcastle Knights vs Penrith Panthers
- Manly Sea Eagles vs Parramatta Eels
NRL Round 8 Bye Schedule: Who Has a Bye This Week
- Gold Coast Titans
The NRL Round 8 2026 tips and predictions in this article are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
NRL Expert Tips Round 8 2026
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