Knights vs Panthers Prediction – Round 8 2026
NRL Round 8 • 2026 Model Predicted – Final Score…
Game 3 of Round 10 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership on May 9 features the Rabbitohs vs Broncos at Accor Stadium on Friday night. Get the latest NRL betting tips predictions and analysis right here, and catch the game live on Kayo, Foxtel, Channel 9, & 9NOW.
Friday, May 9, 2026
8:00 pm @ Accor Stadium, Sydney
At the time of writing Unibet had the head to head for the South Sydney Rabbitohs set at $3.40, and $1.32 for the Brisbane Broncos, This sets the bookmakers implied probability for both teams as follows:
The Broncos are heavy favourites in this one, and the bookies aren’t messing around, they’ve got Brisbane at a 71.28% chance of getting the win. But our deeper analysis suggests they’re more around the 62% mark. That’s still a strong edge for the Broncos, but it does mean the Rabbitohs at $3.40 might be slightly underpriced, especially if you’re backing them to pull off a surprise.
That said, the Bunnies will need to play out of their skin to get up. Brisbane are ahead on almost every major stat, and they’ve been handling tougher opposition while still coming out on top.
Here’s how the two teams compare based on the latest performance metrics:
Over/Under Tempo: 42.1 – so it’s tipped to be a lower-scoring game.
Game Style Prediction: Likely Blowout – Low Scoring. The Broncos could put this away early if they click into gear.
What to do?
Everything points to Brisbane being the better side here, they’re scoring more, defending better, and beating stronger teams in the process. Souths have a few bright spots, especially in stopping runs where they’ve conceded fewer points in some previous games, but the gap in form and consistency is hard to ignore.
Backing the Broncos at $1.32 won’t get the punting heart racing, but it’s a solid anchor for multis or conservative plays. If you’re feeling adventurous, the Rabbitohs at $3.40 offer a touch of value based on our 38% win probability, but you’d be banking on a big momentum shift and a top-tier performance from a side that’s still finding its feet.
Both the predicted score and the game tempo is under the bookies set OVER/UNDER of 48.5, so smart bets are heading in that direction. Broncos on the nose holds little value, and while the Broncos average winning margin is 20, they just might not get there this week against the Rabbitohs.
Looking for a multi? Take the UNDER 48.5, Broncos -10.5, and Broncos 13+ points winning Margin with Unibet for $7.21.
Suggested Betting Tip:
UNDER 48.5 @ $1.86 with Unibet
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H-2-H Bet:
Broncos @ $1.32 with Unibet
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Line Bet:
Broncos -10.5 @ $1.90 with Unibet
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Winning Margin Bet:
Broncos 13+ @ $2.04 with Unibet
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