The South Sydney Rabbitohs will face the Canterbury Bulldogs at Accor Stadium on Good Friday, with both sides looking to build upon promising 2-1 starts after early byes.

South Sydney heads into this clash refreshed after defeating Wests 20-16 before the break and can strengthen its place inside the top eight with another win.

Meanwhile, Canterbury will be eager to respond after a disappointing 24-16 loss to an undermanned Newcastle side at this venue last week.

South Sydney has controlled recent Good Friday battles, winning six of the past seven, although Canterbury did dominate last year’s edition 32-0 and has claimed three of the last four clashes between these teams overall.

For the Bulldogs, Sam Hughes returns from suspension and Harry Hayes is back from concussion, while Josh Curran is sidelined with a rib injury. Campbell Graham returns on the wing for South Sydney, with Lachlan Hubner added to the bench.

For the latest news, odds and analysis ahead of this annual Good Friday encounter, check out our Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs tips and predictions below.

Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs Prediction and Betting Tips

Head-to-Head Prediction

Round 5 will play host to the NRL’s annual Good Friday blockbuster between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Canterbury Bulldogs.

Thanks to the public holiday, a crowd in excess of 50,000 usually turns out for this one and this year should be no different.

The Bunnies bounced into their bye last week off a win and will be feeling both fully rested and brimming with confidence going into this one.

The same can’t be said for the Bulldogs who tasted their first loss of the season last week, with an uninspired performance against an understrength Newcastle side.

Critics and supporters are starting to turn on embattled half Lachlan Glavin as he has turned from saviour to scapegoat in less than half a season.

Still, one loss in three is no cause for alarm bells just yet, however we’ll be taking the recharged Rabbitohs here, because who doesn’t love a bunny on Easter?

Betting tip: South Sydney Rabbitohs.

First Try Scorer Prediction

A player who loves the big occasions, Latrell Mitchell has scored a try in three of his last four home appearances.

The annual Good Friday clash between the Bunnies and the Bulldogs is one of the biggest games on the regular season calendar and with a bumper crowd expected look to Latrell to put on a show for them early.

Betting tip: Latrell Mitchell.

Over/Under Prediction

Each of Canterbury's last three matches have gone under the total match points line.

Betting tip: Under (46.5) total match points.

Line Prediction

South Sydney has covered the line in each of its last six home matches.

Betting tip: Rabbitohs (-1.5) line.

Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips

Jacob Kiraz

Jacob Kiraz has scored a try in each of Canterbury's last three matches against opponents that were ranked in the top eight.

Alex Johnston

Alex Johnston has scored at least one try in each of his last five appearances at Accor Stadium.

Jacob Preston

Jacob Preston has scored a try in three of Canterbury's last four matches.

Jack Wighton

Jack Wighton has scored at least one try in each of his last three home appearances against Canterbury.

Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs Teams

South Sydney Rabbitohs Team List

1. Jye Gray

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. Keaon Koloamatangi

11. David Fifita

12. Tallis Duncan

13. Cameron Murray (c)

14. Peter Mamouzelos

15. Lachlan Hubner

16. Sean Keppie

17. Liam Le Blanc

18. Jayden Sullivan

Canterbury Bulldogs Team List

1. Connor Tracey

2. Jacob Kiraz

3. Enari Tuala

4. Stephen Crichton (c)

5. Marcelo Montoya

6. Matt Burton

7. Lachlan Galvin

8. Max King

9. Bailey Hayward

10. Samuel Hughes

11. Viliame Kikau

12. Jacob Preston

13. Jaeman Salmon

14. Kurt Mann

15. Sitili Tupouniua

16. Harry Hayes

17. Sean O'Sullivan

18. Bronson Xerri

Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs Match Details

Date: Friday, April 3, 2026.

Kick-off: 4:05pm AEDT.

Location: Accor Stadium, Sydney.