The South Sydney Rabbitohs will host the New Zealand Warriors at Accor Stadium on Saturday night in their first meeting of the season. 

The Rabbitohs are coming off a strong 22-6 victory over the Bulldogs last Friday, a result that moved them four points and a significant point differential clear of last week’s opponents entering Round 25. 

Meanwhile, the Warriors dominated Brisbane 40-6 last Saturday to move level on premiership points with second-placed Penrith. 

Latrell Mitchell is a chance to return for South Sydney after being named in the reserves. Euan Aitken will start for the injured Adam Elliott, with Liam Le Blanc added to the interchange. 

For the Warriors, Taine Tuaupiki replaces the suspended Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad. Chanel Harris-Tavita moves to halfback for the injured Luke Metcalf, while Luke Hanson is the new five-eighth in just his second NRL match. 

The Warriors won 36-30 in an absolute thriller when these sides met last season, but how will this one play out?

For the latest team news, analysis, and expert insights ahead of this Saturday showdown, check out our Rabbitohs vs Warriors tips and predictions below!

Rabbitohs vs Warriors Prediction and Betting Tips 

Head-to-Head Prediction 

Injury and suspension are threatening to derail the Warriors season right at the wrong time, after their massive win last week came at serious cost to two of their spine players.

Luke Metcalf injured his hamstring during a routine conversion and could miss the rest of the reason, while Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has been handed a two-match ban for a hip drop tackle on Broncos’ star Reece Walsh that saw him sin binned on the night. 

The Bunnies’, meanwhile, gave their hopes of playing finals a massive boost with a convincing win over the Bulldogs, as big boy Dave Fifita and try scoring GOAT Alex Johnston continued their hot form. 

We’re actually going to take the underdogs here, with more than just pure value working for the Rabbits here.

South Sydney has won 14 of their last 17 matches against the Wahs, they’ve got home ground advantage, and their opponents are set to be without both their starting halfback and fullback. 

Betting tip: South Sydney Rabbitohs. 

First Try Scorer Prediction 

He’s basically back to his best, he scored the first try last week and he’s packing plenty of value seeing as he’s a forward. He is David Fifita. 

Fifita has scored a try in five of his last six appearances at Accor Stadium and is our pick to go storming over for the first try in this one.

Betting tip: David Fifita. 

Over/Under Prediction 

Each of New Zealand's last 10 night matches have gone under the total match points line.

Betting tip: Under (45.5) total match points.

Line Prediction

South Sydney has covered the line in each of their last 10 matches at Accor Stadium.

Betting tip: Rabbitohs (+3.5) line. 

Rabbitohs vs Warriors Anytime Try Scorer Betting Tips 

Chanel Harris-Tavita

Chanel Harris-Tavita has scored a try in each of New Zealand's last four matches.

Alex Johnston

Alex Johnston has scored at least one try in each of his last 11 appearances at Accor Stadium.

Luke Hanson

In each of New Zealand's last four matches, their starting five-eighth has scored a try.

Campbell Graham

Campbell Graham has scored at least one try in each of his last four appearances at Accor Stadium.

Alofiana Khan-Pereira

Alofiana Khan-Pereira has scored at least one try in six of his last seven away appearances.

Keaon Koloamatangi

Keaon Koloamatangi has scored a try in three of South Sydney's last four home matches against New Zealand.

Rabbitohs vs Warriors Teams 

South Sydney Rabbitohs Team List 

1. Matt Dufty

2. Alex Johnston

3. Tallis Duncan

4. Jack Wighton

5. Campbell Graham

6. Cody Walker

7. Jayden Sullivan

8. Tevita Tatola

9. Brandon Smith

10. Keaon Koloamatangi

11. David Fifita

12. Euan Aitken

13. Cameron Murray (c)

14. Jye Gray

15. Lachlan Hubner

16. Sean Keppie

17. Liam Le Blanc

18. Peter Mamouzelos

19. Ed Kosi

New Zealand Warriors Team List 

1. Taine Tuaupiki

2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 

3. Ali Leiataua

4. Leka Halasima

5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira

6. Luke Hanson

7. Chanel Harris-Tavita

8. James Fisher-Harris (c)

9. Wayde Egan

10. Mitch Barnett 

11. Kurt Capewell 

12. Jacob Laban

13. Erin Clark 

14. Sam Healey

15. Tanner Stowers-Smith 

16. Demitric Vaimauga

17. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava

18. Adam Pompey

19. Morgan Gannon Jett Cleary

Rabbitohs vs Warriors Match Details 

Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026. 

Kick-off: 5:30pm AEST. 

Location: Accor Stadium, Sydney.