North Queensland Cowboys vs South Sydney Rabbitohs predictions, May 24, 2026

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The upcoming NRL clash between the North Queensland Cowboys and South Sydney Rabbitohs on May 24, 2026, promises to be a compelling contest. The Cowboys, playing at home, have shown resilience recently, securing wins in 3 of their last 5 matches. Their solid home form could provide an edge, particularly as they look to leverage familiar conditions and local support.

Conversely, the Rabbitohs, matching their rivals with 3 wins in their last 5 outings, will be eager to establish their dominance on the road. Both teams have demonstrated tactical versatility, with the Cowboys known for their strong forward pack and the Rabbitohs boasting a dynamic backline that can capitalize on any defensive lapses.

Bookmakers currently favor the Cowboys slightly at odds of 1.69, reflecting their home advantage, while the Rabbitohs are listed at 2.2. Statistical models suggest a 56.6% probability of a Cowboys victory, accompanied by a mere 3.7% chance of a draw, while indicating a 40.1% likelihood for an away win for South Sydney.

As both teams gear up for this critical match-up, fans can expect an intense battle that may well hinge on tactical execution and pivotal moments on the field, leaving no guarantee of the outcome.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-05-18T04:52:02+00:00.

North Queensland
54.3%
Draw
4.2%
South Sydney
41.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 28:25

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.75 18 2.3
MarathonBet 1.7 24 2.23
WilliamHill 1.67 21 2.2

Latest Results

16.05.26 Sydney Roosters – North Queensland Cowboys – 12:18
08.05.26 North Queensland Cowboys – Parramatta Eels – 30:33 OT
01.05.26 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs – North Queensland Cowboys – 12:28
24.04.26 North Queensland Cowboys – Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – 46:34
16.04.26 North Queensland Cowboys – Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles – 6:38
15.05.26 South Sydney Rabbitohs – Dolphins NRL – 10:32
09.05.26 South Sydney Rabbitohs – Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – 36:12
03.05.26 Newcastle Knights – South Sydney Rabbitohs – 42:38
25.04.26 Melbourne Storm – South Sydney Rabbitohs – 6:48
18.04.26 South Sydney Rabbitohs – St. George Illawarra Dragons – 30:12

Facts

  • The two neighboring teams will play an exciting match (ranked 7 in the zone Promotion ~ NRL (Play Offs: ) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NRL (Play Offs: ))
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, North Queensland won 3.
  • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, North Queensland won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 460:369. (average 23:18.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, North Queensland won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 218:174. (average 24.2:19.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    12.04.25 South Sydney Rabbitohs – North Queensland Cowboys – 16:24
    18.05.24 South Sydney Rabbitohs – North Queensland Cowboys – 22:28
    25.06.23 South Sydney Rabbitohs – North Queensland Cowboys – 6:31
    27.08.22 South Sydney Rabbitohs – North Queensland Cowboys – 20:10
    09.07.21 South Sydney Rabbitohs – North Queensland Cowboys – 46:18

    Standings

    Main

    Pl W L Pts
    1 Penrith Panthers 11 10 1 349:146 20
    2 New Zealand Warriors 10 8 2 320:182 18
    3 Sydney Roosters 10 7 3 293:232 16
    4 Manly Sea Eagles 10 6 4 305:198 14
    5 South Sydney Rabbitohs 10 6 4 306:236 14
    6 Newcastle Knights 11 7 4 312:284 14
    7 NQ Cowboys 11 7 4 287:272 14
    8 Dolphins 10 5 5 260:217 12
    9 Cronulla Sharks 10 5 5 294:260 12
    10 Wests Tigers 10 5 5 253:269 12
    11 Brisbane Broncos 11 5 6 226:283 10
    12 Melbourne Storm 11 4 7 276:284 8
    13 Canberra Raiders 10 4 6 201:279 8
    14 Canterbury Bulldogs 10 3 7 173:276 8
    15 Parramatta Eels 11 4 7 235:379 8
    16 Gold Coast Titans 10 2 8 182:268 6
    17 St. George Illawarra Dragons 10 0 10 130:337 2

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