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Manly Sea Eagles vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL Tips - Manly cover again at 4 Pines
In NRL Round 18, the Manly Sea Eagles are set to bring their A-game as they face off against the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Despite an inconsistent season, the Sea Eagles are favored to win, potentially ending their home losing streak against the Rabbitohs since 2019. Predicted to cover the -9.5 line, Manly's attack is bolstered by players like Tolutau Koula, making over 46.5 points a plausible outcome. Rabbitohs aim to recover from a five-game losing streak but face tough competition with their weakened lineup.
- Manly Sea Eagles vs South Sydney Rabbitohs expert predictions for Sunday's NRL Round 18 game
- Kick off is at 4.05pm AEST at 4 Pines Park
- Sea Eagles have covered a -9.5 line in all of their wins this season
- Rabbitohs on a five-game losing streak, leaking 171 points in the process
- Preview, expert analysis, stats, team news & best bets
Manly Sea Eagles vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL Tips
Manly Sea Eagles vs South Sydney Rabbitohs, NRL Round 18 - Expert Prediction
Neither of these teams inspire much confidence at the moment, but the Sea Eagles are tentatively backed to cover and secure their first win over Souths at Brookie since 2019.
Sea Eagles vs. Rabbitohs Rd18 Cheat Sheet
- Manly Sea Eagles vs South Sydney Rabbitohs, NRL Round 18 - Expert Prediction
- Head To Head
- Manly Sea Eagles Form Analysis & Betting Trends
- Recent Form
- 2025 Betting Trends
- Manly Sea Eagles Team News
- Manly Sea Eagles Team List
- South Sydney Rabbitohs Form Analysis & Betting Trends
- Recent Form
- 2025 Betting Trends
- South Sydney Rabbitohs Team News
- South Sydney Rabbitohs Team List
Look, Manly have been pretty terrible for the bulk of the season or since DCE announced he would be leaving the club at the end of the year. However, when they do win, they win well. Indeed, here's the winning margin for all seven of their victories in 2025: 30, 28, 14, 16, 18, 28 & 18. As you can see, they're comfortably covering the -9.5 line set for this clash every time they secure the two points this season. That's the first play for this clash.
I'm also going to back the Overs here. Souths were trending under for most of the season, but over the last month and their current five-game losing streak, they've seen total points of 66, 48, 42, 49 & 78. Their defence has opened up (conceding 171 points over their last five games) and having fallen to 16th on the ladder, you get the feeling the Bunnies are cooked for 2025, so the total points line of 46.5 appeals. Manly are equipped with immense firepower in their backline and the fact DCE and the Trbojevic brothers don't have Origin duty mean the hosts should find plenty of points on Sunday afternoon. Tolutau Koula is always a crowd favourite at Brookvale and can cross for another four-pointer.
- Rabbitohs are on a five-game losing streak
- Sea Eagles have won by 14+ points in all seven of their wins this season
- Rabbitohs are coming off a 50-28 thrashing vs Dolphins last week
- Sea Eagles have won their last two home games
- Rabbitohs have seen Over 46.5 points in four of their last five games
- Two of the last four meetings have produced 60+ points
- Tolutau Koula has scored at least one try in his last six games at 4 Pines Park
Head To Head
Manly haven't beaten Souths at 4 Pines Park since 2019. These teams split their two meetings in 2024 at one win apiece, with the Sea Eagles prevailing 36-24 in Vegas to launch the year before the Rabbitohs responded with a 14-0 victory in Round 16.
Manly Sea Eagles Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
| Last 5 W/L | Last 5 ATS | Last 5 O/U |
|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | 2-3 | 1-4 |
It's been a pretty dire season for Manly, but the reality is they're just one win outside the top eight and still well within the hunt for a spot in the finals.
In saying that, the Sea Eagles have a very tough run coming up, facing the Storm, Bulldogs, Roosters and Raiders, so suffice to say, this is an absolute must-win clash on Sunday.
Manly were involved in one of the worst halves of footy in recent memory last week against the Tigers, finally managing to break the deadlock in the 39th minute before some improvements in the second stanza saw them run away 28-10 winners.
The shift of Tommy Turbo into the centres was solid - he was far more involved and ran for 136 metres with seven tackle busts. In saying that, Lehi Hopoate had a shocker under the high ball at fullback and will be hoping for a much-improved performance here.
2025 Betting Trends
| ATS | Over/Under | 1-12 | 13+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-9 | 6-9 | 0-3 | 7-5 |
Manly Sea Eagles Team News
Manly are fairly settled at the moment, with Tommy Talau coming onto the bench in place of the injured Nathan Brown (bicep) the only change from last week.
Manly Sea Eagles Team List
1. Lehi Hopoate
2. Jason Saab
3. Tolutau Koula
4. Tom Trbojevic
5. Reuben Garrick
6. Luke Brooks
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Matthew Lodge
9. Jazz Tevaga
10. Siosiua Taukeiaho
11. Corey Waddell
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jake Trbojevic
Interchange
14. Jake Simpkin
15. Tommy Talau
16. Ethan Bullemor
17. Toafofoa Sipley
Reserves
18. Michael Chee Kam
19. Clayton Faulalo
20. Caleb Navale
21. Joey Walsh
22. Gordon Chan Kum Tong
South Sydney Rabbitohs Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
| Last 5 W/L | Last 5 ATS | Last 5 O/U |
|---|---|---|
| 0-5 | 2-3 | 4-1 |
After an encouraging start to the season, the Rabbitohs have fallen away meekly and now find themselves in second-last spot on the ladder, only above the embattled Titans.
To be fair, the Bunnies have suffered their fair share of injuries all season, but most teams deal with various hurdles throughout the course of a year and Souths simply haven't been up to the task.
Wayne Bennett's side finally got a full-strength backline to choose from last week, but they ultimately dished up one of the worst performances of the year in a crushing 50-28 loss to the Dolphins.
Cody Walker is seemingly injured every game, Jack Wighton hasn't proved to be worth the money, the signing of Lewis Dodd from the Super League hasn't paid off at all and Latrell remains inconsistent - it appears the club is in need of a big overhaul and Bennett will have his work cut to deliver them finals footy during his tenure.
2025 Betting Trends
| ATS | Over/Under | 1-12 | 13+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9-7 | 4-12 | 6-5 | 0-5 |
South Sydney Rabbitohs Team News
Cody Walker is out injured again and Latrell Mitchell is away in NSW camp, so Alex Johnston shifts to fullback and Jack Wighton goes into the halves. Isaiah Tass moves to the wing and Euan Aitken starts in the centres.
Liam Le Blanc and Lewis Dodd are the new faces on the bench, while Brandon Smith has been named in the reserves as he edges closer to making his comeback from an ACL injury and Souths debut.
South Sydney Rabbitohs Team List
1. Alex Johnston
2. Isaiah Tass
3. Euan Aitken
4. Campbell Graham
5. Tyrone Munro
6. Jack Wighton
7. Jamie Humphreys
8. Tevita Tatola
9. Siliva Havili
10. Keaon Koloamatangi
11. Jai Arrow
12. Tallis Duncan
13. Lachlan Hubner
Interchange
14. Peter Mamouzelos
15. Liam Le Blanc
16. Davvy Moale
17. Lewis Dodd
Reserves
18. Ryan Gray
19. Sean Keppie
20. Jacob Host
21. Cody Walker
22. Brandon Smith
Verdict
Manly have covered the -9.5 line in all of their wins this season, so they are tipped to prevail comfortably against an embattled Souths side on a five-game losing run.
Also backing Over 46.5 points with Tolutau Koula continuing his brilliant try-scoring run at Brookie.
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