NRL Round 26 Margin Predictions: Best 1-12 and 13+ Bets for Every Game
NRL Round 26 is pivotal with teams battling for finals spots and form. Experts offer their top 1-12 and 13+ margin tips across all matches, analyzing form, matchups, and injury news. Key recommendations include the Storm and Rabbitohs for close wins, and Cowboys and Sharks for likely big-margin victories. Warriors chase the minor premiership, while the Tigers, Dragons, and Roosters face tough tests. Use these predictions as a guide for betting or tipping this crucial round as the postseason nears.
- Expert margin tips for every NRL Round 26 match.
- Predictions based on form, matchups, and team news.
- Storm, Rabbitohs tipped for close wins; Cowboys, Sharks for big margins.
NRL Round 26 Margin Tips: Best 1-12 and 13+ Predictions. (Photo by Mackenzie Sweetnam/Getty Images)
NRL Round 26 Margin Tips: Best 1-12 and 13+ Predictions
Round 26 brings another huge weekend as the finals picture sharpens and several teams enter must-win territory. The Warriors are chasing the minor premiership, North Queensland can lock up a finals berth, while the Sharks, Panthers and Dolphins all have plenty to play for heading into September.
- NRL Round 26 Margin Tips: Best 1-12 and 13+ Predictions
- Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm
- Manly Sea Eagles vs St George Illawarra Dragons
- Penrith Panthers vs Canterbury Bulldogs
- Gold Coast Titans vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Sydney Roosters vs Dolphins
- North Queensland Cowboys vs Wests Tigers
- New Zealand Warriors vs Newcastle Knights
- Parramatta Eels vs Cronulla Sharks
Here are our best 1-12 and 13+ margin predictions for every NRL Round 26 game, using recent form, matchup trends and the latest team news.
Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm
Tip: Melbourne Storm 1-12
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Melbourne showed plenty in the second half against Penrith last week, while Brisbane’s win over Canberra was only their second in five games. Harry Grant is back in the side and the Storm have won enough tight games this season to make the 1-12 margin the preferred play.
Manly Sea Eagles vs St George Illawarra Dragons
Tip: Manly Sea Eagles 13+
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Manly finally found some attacking rhythm last week, putting 44 points on Newcastle away from home. The Dragons have been competitive recently, but they remain inconsistent and are without Clint Gutherson for the rest of the season. Back at 4 Pines Park, Manly can build on last week’s performance and win comfortably.
Penrith Panthers vs Canterbury Bulldogs
Tip: Penrith Panthers 1-12
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The Bulldogs have already shown this season they can trouble Penrith, and the Panthers have been patchy over the past month. Penrith still have the superior class and finals experience, but Canterbury’s desperation and strong recent record in this matchup should keep the margin inside 12.
Gold Coast Titans vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
Tip: South Sydney Rabbitohs 1-12
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The Titans have lost four straight and their attack has gone missing in key stretches, while South Sydney continue to fight despite injuries. The possible return of Latrell Mitchell would be a huge boost, but even without him the Rabbitohs should have enough to edge a close game.
Sydney Roosters vs Dolphins
Tip: Dolphins 1-12
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The Roosters are coming off one of the biggest upsets of the season after losing to the Tigers, while the Dolphins continue to build momentum. Sydney should respond, but the Dolphins have already beaten them this year and have enough attacking firepower to edge another tight contest.
North Queensland Cowboys vs Wests Tigers
Tip: North Queensland Cowboys 13+
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North Queensland come off the bye knowing a potential win can possibly secure finals football. The Tigers shocked the Roosters last week, but they remain one of the competition’s most inconsistent sides and were beaten heavily through the middle for much of the season. At home, the Cowboys should turn the pressure into a comfortable win.
New Zealand Warriors vs Newcastle Knights
Tip: New Zealand Warriors 13+
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The Warriors sit in the minor premiership race and continue to find ways to win despite a long injury list. Newcastle arrive without Dom Young and Tyson Frizell through suspension, while Dane Gagai is also in doubt. Go Media Stadium should provide enough of an edge for the Warriors to grind out another close victory.
Parramatta Eels vs Cronulla Sharks
Tip: Cronulla Sharks 13+
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Cronulla remain one of the competition’s best teams at punishing bottom-eight opposition, while Addin Fonua-Blake looked back to his best last week. Parramatta have shown improvement with their younger players, but the Sharks have too much experience and should dominate through the middle.
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