South Sydney Rabbitohs vs New Zealand Warriors Prediction – Round 13 2025
28/05/2025|Joel Caine|NRL Expert Predictions & Tips
Sunday afternoon footy kicks off at Accor Stadium with a top-eight clash that could shift the balance of the ladder.
The rising Rabbitohs have been rejuvenated under Wayne Bennett, and are riding high after back-to-back statement wins and are slowly getting back to full strength after a rough start to the season with injuries.
Meanwhile, the Warriors are licking their wounds after a home loss to Canberra but remain one of the most consistent outfits in 2025.
With both clubs jostling to cement their finals credentials, expect fireworks in Homebush – especially with the Bunnies out to keep their momentum rolling against a Warriors side that hasn’t travelled all that well on the road.
Here’s how the Rabbitohs and Warriors line up for this clash, as well as some betting tips for the H2H, first try scorer, and over/under markets. This is our Rabbitohs vs Warriors prediction.
Rabbitohs vs Warriors Team Lists
South Sydney Rabbitohs Team List
1. Latrell Mitchell
2. Alex Johnston
3. Isaiah Tass
4. Campbell Graham
5. Bayleigh Bentley-Hope
6. Jayden Sullivan
7. Jamie Humphreys
8. Jai Arrow
9. Siliva Havili
10. Keaon Koloamatangi
11. Euan Aitken
12. Tallis Duncan
13. Lachlan Hubner
14. Jye Gray
15. Sean Keppie
16. Davvy Moale
17. Tevita Tatola
New Zealand Warriors Team List
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Adam Pompey
4. Rocco Berry
5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
6. Chanel Harris-Tevita
7. Luke Metcalf
8. James Fisher-Harris
9. Wayde Egan
10. Mitch Barnett
11. Kurt Capewell
12. Marata Niukore
13. Erin Clark
14. Te Maire Martin
15. Leka Halasima
16. Demitric Vaimauga
17. Jackson Ford
Rabbitohs vs Warriors Prediction and Betting Tips
Head-to-Head Prediction
Despite South Sydney’s recent surge under Wayne Bennett, history hasn’t been kind to the Bunnies when facing top-tier opponents.
They’ve dropped their last 10 games against teams sitting in the top four - a stat that gives the Warriors a mental edge heading into this one.
While Souths are building nicely, New Zealand has been one of the NRL’s most stable sides and will be eager to assert their dominance on the road.
Betting tip: New Zealand Warriors
First Try Scorer Prediction
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has a knack for lighting the scoreboard, especially against sides that give up space out wide.
With Souths still patching together their edge defence, DWZ could find himself finishing off a slick Warriors shift to the corner before fans even settle into their seats.
For the Warriors, DWZ claiming the first try of the game would be a huge start to what is expected to be a quality game.
Betting tip: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak first try scorer.
Over/Under Prediction
This clash is shaping up to be a grind. The Rabbitohs have seen 11 straight games fall under the total points line, and the Warriors haven’t exactly been lighting it up away from home – scoring between 11 and 20 points in each of their last three road trips.
With both sides leaning into defence-first mindsets and no need to force expansive play, expect a low-scoring arm-wrestle.
Betting tip: Under total match points.
Rabbitohs vs Warriors Match Details
Date: Sunday June 1
Kick-off: 2:00pm AEST
Location: Accor Stadium, Sydney