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Dolphins vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL Tips - Bunnies return to winners circle

Andrew Hendrie

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Last updated: Thu 26 Jun 2025 14:51

Andrew Hendrie 26 Jun 2025

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Dolphins vs South Sydney Rabbitohs expert predictions for Saturday's NRL Round 17 game
Kick off is at 7.35pm AEST at Suncorp Stadium
Rabbitohs to make it two wins from two vs Dolphins this season
Alex Johnston coming off four tries last week; will obviously be a huge threat again out wide
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Dolphins vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL Tips

Dolphins vs South Sydney Rabbitohs, NRL Round 17 - Expert Prediction

It's the master up against the apprentice as Wayne Bennett looks to orchestrate an upset win over his former club and Kristian Woolf to conclude Super Saturday action at Suncorp.

Dolphins vs South Sydney Rabbitohs, NRL Round 17 - Expert Prediction
Head To Head
Dolphins Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
2025 Betting Trends
Dolphins Team News
Dolphins Team List
South Sydney Rabbitohs Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
2025 Betting Trends
South Sydney Rabbitohs Team News
South Sydney Rabbitohs Team List

The Rabbitohs managed to grind out a tough 16-14 victory over the Dolphins earlier this season and I'm backing the Bunnies to double down here.

Souths have showcased tremendous fight and a willingness to grind all season long under Bennett and they've copped a horrendous draw over the last month, with their last four defeats coming against top four teams in the Bulldogs, Storm, Raiders and Warriors.

Dolphins vs Rabbitohs Rd 17 Cheat Sheet

Such has been their motto all season, the Rabbitohs kept three of those defeats to a converted try's margin - including last week's 25-24 golden point loss to the Storm. I believe this is a great chance for the Rabbitohs to return to the winners circle, with the Dolphins seeing the wheels fall off their attack in a disappointing 26-20 defeat to the struggling Knights last week in Perth. Alex Johnston continues to edge closer to Ken Irvine's all-time NRL try-scoring record after bagging four last week and once again has be included for ATS.

Rabbitohs have won two of the three previous meetings between the teams
Rabbitohs have faced all four top four teams in their last four defeats
Dolphins coming off poor defeat to the Knights last week
Rabbitohs have seen Under 49.5 points in 13 of their 15 games this season
The previous meeting between the teams this season saw just 30 points
Alex Johnston has scored 10 tries in his last five games & is just seven away from the all-time record

Head To Head

The Rabbitohs have won two of the three previous encounters, including a 16-14 victory back in Round 1.

Dolphins Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
3-2	3-2	3-2

The Dolphins were the hottest team in the competition heading into last week, scoring 44, 56 & 58 points in thumping wins over the Bulldogs, Dragons and Cowboys.

However, it was Phins Down in Perth as Kristian Woolf's side failed to break down a tough Knights' defence, ultimately succumbing 26-20.

It's a disappointing halt of momentum for the Dolphins, who had an excellent chance to cement their top eight status, but instead come into this clash languishing in ninth.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-12	13+
9-6	6-9	1-7	6-1

Dolphins Team News

Big blow for the Dolphins, with Jack Bostock sidelined for the remainder of the season with an ACL injury.

Junior Tupou comes into the side for his first game since Round 2 on the wing, while Josh Kerr has been recalled on the bench with last week's debutant Aublix Tawha dropping out.

Dolphins Team List

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

2. Jamayne Isaako

3. Jake Averillo

4. Herbie Farnworth

5. Junior Tupou

6. Kodi Nikorima

7. Isaiya Katoa

8. Francis Molo

9. Jeremy Marshall-King

10. Mark Nicholls

11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

12. Oryn Keeley

13. Kurt Donoghoe

Interchange

14. Harrison Graham

15. Connelly Lemuelu

16. Ray Stone

17. Josh Kerr

Reserves

18. Sean O’Sullivan

19. Max Feagai

20. Aublix Tawha

21. Tevita Naufahu

22. Peter Hola

South Sydney Rabbitohs Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
1-4	3-2	3-2

It's been a tough season for the Rabbitohs - they've been constantly plagued by injuries to key players and they've had a rough draw over the last month to slip to 16th on the ladder.

Indeed, the Bunnies have run into top four teams in the Warriors, Raiders, Bulldogs and Storm over their last four games.

While they were defeated in all four games, Souths put up a fight in three, going down 24-18 to the Bulldogs, 36-30 to the Warriors and 25-24 to the Storm last week.

With some big ins this week, the Rabbitohs will feel this is their time to get back to winning ways.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-12	13+
9-6	3-12	6-5	0-4

South Sydney Rabbitohs Team News

Campbell Graham (back) and Cody Walker (groin) return for the Rabbitohs, with Jack Wighton shifting to centre and Euan Aitken going to the back row.

Peter Mamouzelos is also back on the bench, meaning Ryan Gray, Liam Le Blanc and Isaiah Tass drop out.

South Sydney Rabbitohs Team List

1. Latrell Mitchell

2. Alex Johnston

3. Jack Wighton

4. Campbell Graham

5. Tyrone Munro

6. Cody Walker

7. Jamie Humphreys

8. Sean Keppie

9. Siliva Havili

10. Keaon Koloamatangi

11. Euan Aitken

12. Tallis Duncan

13. Jai Arrow

Interchange

14. Peter Mamouzelos

15. Lachlan Hubner

16. Davvy Moale

17. Tevita Tatola

Reserves

18. Isaiah Tass

19. Liam Le Blanc

20. Jayden Sullivan

21. Ryan Gray

22. Jacob Host

Verdict

Dolphins v South Sydney Rabbitohs

Souths are good value for the upset here - they've had a rough draw lately and now face a Dolphins side reeling from a shock loss to the lowly Knights last week.

Souths have been trending the Unders all season, while Alex Johnston will edge closer to the try-scoring record by adding at least one more four-pointer here.

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