Rabbitohs vs Roosters Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 27, 2026
Last updated: Sep 2, 2026, 5:25AM | Published: Aug 30, 2026, 11:16PM
The Rabbitohs will face the Roosters in NRL Round 27 action at Allianz Stadium on Friday, with kick-off at 8:00pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Rabbitohs vs Roosters game, along with the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's South Sydney vs Sydney NRL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Rabbitohs a 73% chance of beating the Roosters in Round 27 of the 2026 NRL season.
Rabbitohs vs Roosters: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at Allianz Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Rabbitohs $1.06, Roosters $8.00
- Line: Rabbitohs -22.5 ($1.91), Roosters +22.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 54.5 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 $1.06 and the Roosters at $8.00.
The Rabbitohs are 22.5-point favourites against the Roosters, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Roosters (+22.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 54.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Roosters (+22.5) are predicted to cover the line 70% of the time, while the 54.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 61% of the time.
Rabbitohs vs Roosters: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Roosters at $8.00 with Bet365
- Line: Roosters +22.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 54.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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While the Rabbitohs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Roosters to win is our recommended option because of the 14.4% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
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Rabbitohs vs Roosters: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rabbitohs vs Roosters at Allianz Stadium this Friday is the Rabbitohs winning 28-19.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Souths vs Roosters match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and free tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Rabbitohs vs Roosters: Try Scorers
Are you looking for Rabbitohs vs Roosters try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Rabbitohs' Alex Johnston is the most likely player to score the first try in South Sydney vs Sydney.
Johnston has a 16.7% chance of scoring the first try at Allianz Stadium, while the Rabbitohs star has a 78.8% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.
Scroll down for the full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Alex Johnston: 16.7% probability
- Latrell Mitchell: 11.2% probability
- Campbell Graham: 7.7% probability
- Jye Gray: 4.9% probability
- David Fifita: 4.8% probability
Sydney Roosters
- Daniel Tupou: 6.5% probability
- Rex Bassingthwaighte: 4.2% probability
- Tommy Talau: 3.7% probability
- Fetalaiga Pauga: 3.1% probability
- Cody Ramsey: 2.4% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Alex Johnston: 78.8% probability
- Latrell Mitchell: 64.8% probability
- Campbell Graham: 52.6% probability
- Jye Gray: 35.8% probability
- Jack Wighton: 35.0% probability
Sydney Roosters
- Daniel Tupou: 44.8% probability
- Rex Bassingthwaighte: 33.3% probability
- Tommy Talau: 29.8% probability
- Fetalaiga Pauga: 22.7% probability
- Cody Ramsey: 20.8% probability
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Rabbitohs vs Roosters match.
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Rabbitohs vs Roosters: Essential Details
The NRL Round 27 clash between the Rabbitohs and Roosters at Allianz Stadium is scheduled to start at 8:00pm AEST on Friday.
- Teams: South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Sydney Roosters
- Date: Friday 4 September 2026
- Kick-off: 8:00pm AEST
- Location: Allianz Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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