Panthers vs Rabbitohs Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 18, 2026
Last updated: Jul 3, 2026, 10:00AM | Published: Jun 28, 2026, 11:55PM
The Panthers will take on the Rabbitohs in NRL Round 18 action at Bankwest Stadium on Friday, commencing at 8:00pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Panthers vs Rabbitohs game, plus the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Penrith vs South Sydney NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Panthers a 70% chance of defeating the Rabbitohs in Round 18 of the 2026 NRL season.
Panthers vs Rabbitohs: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at Bankwest Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Panthers $1.54, Rabbitohs $2.50
- Line: Panthers -5.5 ($1.91), Rabbitohs +5.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 43.5 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 Panthers at $1.54 and the Rabbitohs at $2.50.
The Panthers are listed as 5.5-point favourites against the Rabbitohs, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Rabbitohs (+5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 43.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Panthers (-5.5) are predicted to cover the line 60% of the time, while the 43.5-point over/under is expected to go over 59% of the time.
Panthers vs Rabbitohs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Panthers at $1.54 with Bet365
- Line: Panthers -5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 43.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Panthers vs Rabbitohs: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Panthers vs Rabbitohs at Bankwest Stadium this Friday is the Panthers winning 26-18.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Panthers vs Souths match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and computer tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Panthers vs Rabbitohs: Try Scorers
Looking for Panthers vs Rabbitohs try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Panthers' Thomas Jenkins is the most likely player to score the first try in Penrith vs South Sydney.
Jenkins has a 11.8% chance of scoring the first try at Bankwest Stadium, while the Panthers star has a 56.0% chance of scoring a try at any time during the match.
Scroll down for the full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Penrith Panthers
- Thomas Jenkins: 11.8% probability
- Brian To'o: 8.1% probability
- Dylan Edwards: 5.4% probability
- Jack Cole: 5.0% probability
- Paul Alamoti: 4.4% probability
South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Edward Kosi: 6.1% probability
- Dayne Jennings: 5.5% probability
- Cody Walker: 4.3% probability
- Tallis Duncan: 4.1% probability
- Jack Wighton: 3.8% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Penrith Panthers
- Thomas Jenkins: 56.0% probability
- Brian To'o: 44.3% probability
- Dylan Edwards: 33.0% probability
- Jack Cole: 31.2% probability
- Paul Alamoti: 27.3% probability
South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Edward Kosi: 35.6% probability
- Dayne Jennings: 33.3% probability
- Cody Walker: 27.6% probability
- Jack Wighton: 25.0% probability
- Tallis Duncan: 24.9% probability
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Panthers vs Rabbitohs: Essential Details
The NRL Round 18 clash between the Panthers and Rabbitohs at Bankwest Stadium is scheduled to commence at 8:00pm AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Date: Friday 3 July 2026
- Kick-off: 8:00pm AEST
- Location: Bankwest Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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