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Newcastle Knights vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Round 9 Tips and Prediction

Ryan Tucker

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Last updated: 30 Apr 2026

Ryan Tucker 30 Apr 2026

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Newcastle Knights favored for a hard-fought home win over South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Best bets: Newcastle Moneyline, Souths under 26.5 points, Bradman Best anytime tryscorer.
Knights' defense and key player returns strengthen their edge.
Kick off is at 2:00 PM (AEST) on Sunday, 3rd May at McDonald Jones Stadium

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Bradman Best of the Knights scores a try. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Newcastle Knights vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Tips and Prediction

Newcastle are tipped to grind out a home win against an in-form South Sydney side in one of the more intriguing matchups of the round.

Newcastle Knights vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Tips and Prediction
How this game shapes up
Best Bets
Newcastle Knights Moneyline
South Sydney Under 26.5 Team Points
Bradman Best Anytime Tryscorer
What could go wrong?
Newcastle Knights vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL 2026 Round 9 FAQ’s

How this game shapes up

South Sydney come into this clash in red-hot form, scoring 30+ points in four straight games, including a dominant win over Melbourne last weekend.

However, their performances need to be viewed with some context. Many of those wins have come against teams struggling for consistency, and their ability to handle slower, more physical contests remains a concern.

That’s where Newcastle come in.

The Knights are one of the best grind teams in the competition, particularly at home. Their ability to control tempo, limit attacking opportunities, and turn games into arm-wrestles makes them a difficult opponent for sides reliant on attacking flow.

With key players returning, including Kalyn Ponga and Bradman Best, Newcastle should have enough strike to complement their defensive structure.

The key matchup lies on South Sydney’s right edge, which has been vulnerable throughout the season. That aligns perfectly with Newcastle’s attacking strengths and gives them a clear path to points.

Best Bets

Newcastle Knights Moneyline

A strong home record and favourable matchup profile give Newcastle the edge in a close contest.

South Sydney Under 26.5 Team Points

If the Knights control tempo, Souths are unlikely to reach their usual scoring output.

Bradman Best Anytime Tryscorer

Best has a strong record against South Sydney and lines up well against their weaker defensive edge.

What could go wrong?

If South Sydney start fast and build an early lead, they could open the game up and take Newcastle out of their preferred style.

Newcastle Knights vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL 2026 Round 9 FAQ’s

How to livestream Newcastle Knights vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL 2026 Round 9?

You can livestream the Newcastle Knights vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL 2026 Round 9 game via Fox Sports or Kayo Sports. If you are watching from outside of Australia the WatchNRL app is the perfect solution.

How to buy tickets to Newcastle Knights vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL 2026 Round 9?

To buy tickets to the Newcastle Knights vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL 2026 Round 9 game check the NRL website or the official Newcastle Knights site.

Verdict

Newcastle Knights v South Sydney Rabbitohs

Newcastle are expected to control the tempo and grind their way to victory. Bradman Best on his return from injury is a good tryscorer option.

Newcastle Knights

Moneyline

@21/20 - 3 Units

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Souths under 26.5

Team Total

@9/10 - 2 Units

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