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St George Illawarra Dragons vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL Tips - Dragons to fire up for first win of 2025

Andrew Hendrie

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Last updated: Thu. 13 Mar. 2025 10:15

Andrew Hendrie 13 Mar. 2025

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St George Illawarra Dragons vs South Sydney Rabbitohs expert predictions for Saturday's NRL Round 2 game
Kick-off is at 3.00pm (AEDT) at WIN Stadium
Dragons backed to continue strong recent record over Souths
Rabbitohs' defensive vulnerabilities to continue
Betting tips: Dragons -6.5 at the line & Over 28.5 total team points; Mat Feagai looks the goods for anytime tryscorer

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St George Illawarra Dragons vs South Sydney Rabbitohs, Round 2 2025 - Expert Prediction

The Dragons will collect their first win of the season as they continue their strong home record against a Rabbitohs side who have struggled considerably on the road in recent times.

St George Illawarra Dragons vs South Sydney Rabbitohs, Round 2 2025 - Expert Prediction
Head To Head
St George Illawarra Dragons Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
2025 Betting Trends
St George Illawarra Dragons Team News
St George Illawarra Dragons Team List
South Sydney Rabbitohs Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
2025 Betting Trends
South Sydney Rabbitohs Team News
South Sydney Rabbitohs Team List
St George Illawarra Dragons vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL 2025 Round 2 FAQ’s

St George Illawarra were outclassed by the Bulldogs in their season opener last week, but Shane Flanagan will have them fired up for this encounter, while key spine members Damien Cook and Lachlan Ilias also won't need a second invitation to lift against their former club.

I'm confident the Dragons can cover a -6.5 line and eclipse a team total of 28.5. Souths come into this encounter having lost seven of their last eight matches dating back to the conclusion of the 2024 season, while I'm not reading much into their scrappy 16-14 win over a depleted Dolphins side to launch the campaign.

Furthermore, the Bunnies leaked 34+ points in their final four games of last season, while the Dragons dropped 46 points on them in the Charity Shield last month. Mathew Feagai looks the best value for Anytime/First Tryscorer on the wing for the Dragons, while Jaydn Su'A has a good record against Souths (three tries in last four games) and will be a threat on the edges as he looks to target Jamie Humphreys.

Rabbitohs have lost seven of their last eight games
Rabbitohs have lost 11 of their last 13 away games
Rabbitohs failed to cover a +6.5 line in 10 of those defeats
Rabbitohs have leaked 34+ points in four of their last five games
Dragons have won three of the last four meetings between the teams
Dragons covered a -6.5 line in seven of their nine wins in 2024
Mathew Feagai scored six tries in nine appearances last season
Rabbitohs have conceded a try to their opposing right winger in their last eight games (Feagai)

Head To Head

The Dragons have won three of the last four encounters between the two teams, including a thumping 46-26 win in the Charity Shield, where they scored 34 points in the opening 30 minutes. St George Illawarra also won their only NRL clash in 2024 by a 28-14 score.

St George Illawarra Dragons Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
0-1	0-1	1-0

The Dragons were blown away either side of half-time in a 28-20 defeat to the Bulldogs in their opening game of the season, but they finished the game strongly, registering three consecutive tries as winger Christian Tuipuloto crossed for a hat-trick.

It's something for the Dragons to build on, with Valentine Holmes impressing in his debut for the club, conjuring up three try assists in the centres.

Shane Flanagan will be demanding improved discipline with the ball in hand ahead of this clash, with the Dragons committing 15 handling errors and completing at under 70 per cent against the Dogs. Hold onto the ball and the Dragons will be a much better side going forward.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-12	13+
0-1	1-0	0-1	0-0

St George Illawarra Dragons Team News

Ryan Couchman tore his ACL last week and will be sidelined for the remainder of the season, with Blake Laurie making a timely return from an injury of his own as his replacement here.

St George Illawarra Dragons Team List

1. Clinton Gutherson

2. Mathew Feagai

3. Moses Suli

4. Valentine Holmes

5. Christian Tuipulotu

6. Kyle Flanagan

7. Lachlan Ilias

8. Toby Couchman

9. Damien Cook

10. Emre Guler

11. Luciano Leilua

12. Jaydn Su’A

13. Jack de Belin

Interchange

14. Jacob Liddle

15. Blake Lawrie

16. Raymond Faitala-Mariner

17. Hamish Stewart

Reserves

18. Dylan Egan

19. Tyrell Sloan

20. Lyhkan King-Togia

21. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga

South Sydney Rabbitohs Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
1-0	0-1	0-1

Wayne Bennett made a triumphant return to the Bunnies, with the master coach guiding his team to a 16-14 victory over the Dolphins in Round 1.

However, it wasn't pretty and the Dolphins were missing several key players as the game was moved to Sydney due to Cyclone Alfred. Jye Gray was the main man for Souths, running for a whopping 280 metres off 25 hit-ups from fullback.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-12	13+
0-1	0-1	1-0	0-0

South Sydney Rabbitohs Team News

Big blow for the Rabbitohs, with Jack Wighton suspended and Tyrone Munro - who scored a double in Round 1 - out with a collarbone injury.

Fletcher Myers comes into the centres, while Bayleigh Bentley-Hape makes his NRL debut on the wing. English recruit Lewis Dodd is listed among the reserves after serving a suspension.

South Sydney Rabbitohs Team List

1. Jye Gray

2. Isaiah Tass

3. Fletcher Myers

4. Campbell Graham

5. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape

6. Cody Walker

7. Jamie Humphreys

8. Sean Keppie

9. Peter Mamouzelos

10. Davvy Moale

11. Keaon Koloamatangi

12. Jai Arrow

13. Lachlan Hubner

Interchange

14. Jayden Sullivan

15. Siliva Havili

16. Tallis Duncan

17. Tevita Tatola

Reserves

18. Liam Le Blanc

19. Lewis Dodd

20. Jacob Host

21. Thomas Fletcher

22. Talanoa Penitani

St George Illawarra Dragons vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL 2025 Round 2 FAQ’s

How to watch St George Illawarra Dragons vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL 2025 Round 2?

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Verdict

St George Illawarra Dragons v South Sydney Rabbitohs

The Dragons will take advantage of a vulnerable Souths' defence and register their first victory of the season, covering a -6.5 line and exceeding 28.5 total team points. Mathew Feagai looks good to see some action down the Dragons' right flank to cross for a first four-pointer of 2025.