Rabbitohs vs Knights Prediction and Tips - NRL Finals Week 1 2026

The Rabbitohs will face the Knights in NRL Finals Week 1 action at Stadium Australia on Friday, beginning at 7:50pm AEST.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Rabbitohs vs Knights game, along with the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's South Sydney vs Newcastle NRL match 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Rabbitohs a 75% chance of defeating the Knights in the first week of NRL finals.

Rabbitohs vs Knights: Odds

The latest Bet365 betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at Stadium Australia are listed below:

• Head to Head: Rabbitohs $1.40, Knights $3.00
• Line: Rabbitohs -7.5 ($1.91), Knights +7.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 46.5 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 Rabbitohs at $1.40 and the Knights at $3.00.

The Rabbitohs are listed as 7.5-point favourites against the Knights, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Knights (+7.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 46.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Rabbitohs (-7.5) are predicted to cover the line 58% of the time, while the 46.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.

Rabbitohs vs Knights: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Souths at $1.40 with Bet365
• Line: Rabbitohs -7.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 46.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

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Rabbitohs vs Knights: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rabbitohs vs Knights at Stadium Australia this Friday is the Rabbitohs winning 28-18.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Souths vs Knights match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Rabbitohs vs Knights game.

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Rabbitohs vs Knights: Essential Details

The NRL Finals clash between the Rabbitohs and Knights at Stadium Australia is scheduled to begin at 7:50pm AEST on Friday.

• Teams: South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Newcastle Knights
• Date: Friday 11 September 2026
• Kick-off: 7:50pm AEST
• Location: Stadium Australia

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

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