The Knights are under pressure after having back-to-back games with awful defence.

South Sydney are riding a wave of momentum following their stunning 48-6 win over the Storm last week, with their attack firing on all cylinders.

Newcastle have a three game losing streak meanwhile the Rabbitohs are boasting some of the most lethal attacking weapons in the competition.

This Sunday’s clash is set to deliver plenty of fireworks.

For the latest news, odds and analysis ahead of this match, check out our Knights vs Rabbitohs tips and predictions below.

Newcastle Knights vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Prediction and Betting Tips

Head-to-Head Prediction

The Knights receive a massive selection boost ahead of this clash, with Kalyn Ponga returning from a hamstring injury for his first appearance since Round 2, while Bradman Best and Greg Marzhew are also back, giving Newcastle close to their strongest available line-up.

Ponga’s return reshuffles the halves, with Fletcher Sharpe shifting to five-eighth and Sandon Smith dropping to the interchange.

The Rabbitohs are not without their own injury woes, with Brandon Smith who came off early against the Storm with a calf complaint dropping to the reserves, while Jamie Humphreys has been named to start in the halves despite leaving the game with a rib issue.We expect the Rabbitohs to win this game and the Knights have been shockingly bad at home, having lost eight of their last nine matches at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Betting tip: South Sydney Rabbitohs.

First Try Scorer Prediction

The Knights could throw off the Rabbitohs start to the game, and with Kalyn Ponga back, it could open up space for the Knights to find Dominic Young to score first.

Betting tip: Dominic Young. 

Over/Under Prediction

Five of Newcastle's last six home matches have gone over the total match points line.

Betting tip: Over (52.5) total match points.

Line Prediction

Newcastle has failed to cover the line in nine of its last 10 matches against opponents that were ranked higher on the ladder.

Betting tip: Rabbitohs (-1.5) line.

Knights vs Rabbitohs Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips

Bradman Best 

Bradman Best has scored a try in each of his last three appearances against South Sydney.

Greg Marzhew

Greg Marzhew has scored at least one try in each of his last three home appearances.

Alex Johnston

Alex Johnston has scored at least one try in each of South Sydney's last seven matches.

Latrell Mitchell 

Latrell Mitchell has scored at least one try in four of South Sydney's last five matches.

Knights vs Rabbitohs Teams

Newcastle Knights Team List

1. Kalyn Ponga

2. Dominic Young

3. Dane Gagai

4. Bradman Best

5. Greg Marzhew

6. Fletcher Sharpe

7. Dylan Brown

8. Jacob Saifiti (c)

9. Phoenix Crossland

10. Trey Mooney

11. Dylan Lucas

12. Jermaine McEwen

13. Mat Croker

14. Sandon Smith

15. Tyson Frizell

16. Pasami Saulo

17. Fletcher Hunt

18. Harrison Graham

South Sydney Rabbitohs Team List

1. Matthew Dufty

2. Alex Johnston

3. Latrell Mitchell

4. Jack Wighton

5. Campbell Graham

6. Cody Walker

7. Jamie Humphreys

8. Tevita Tatola

9. Bronson Garlick

10. Sean Keppie

11. Keaon Koloamatangi

12. Tallis Duncan

13. Cameron Murray (c)

14. Peter Mamouzelos

15. Lachlan Hubner

16. Euan Aitken

17. Liam Le Blanc

18. Jayden Sullivan

Knights vs Rabbitohs Match Details

Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Kick-off: 2:00pm AEST.

Location: McDonalds Jones Stadium, Newcastle.