South Sydney Rabbitohs vs St. George Illawarra Dragons predictions, Apr 18, 2026

Apr 11, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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South Sydney Rabbitohs

St. George Illawarra

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The upcoming clash between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and St. George Illawarra Dragons on April 18, 2026, at South Sydney’s home ground presents an intriguing matchup in the NRL. The Rabbitohs enter this fixture with a commendable record, having won 3 of their last 5 matches. Their recent form indicates a strong offensive unit, demonstrating an ability to score effectively while maintaining disciplined defense.

In contrast, the Dragons have struggled immensely, failing to secure a win in their last 5 outings. This poor run has raised concerns regarding their defensive structure and overall team cohesion, which South Sydney will look to exploit. The Rabbitohs, favored in this encounter with odds of 1.24, are likely to leverage their home advantage and demonstrate aggressive play to assert control early.

Tactically, South Sydney’s strength lies in their ability to create space and capitalize on opportunities, while the Dragons will need to tighten their defense and find a rhythm to compete effectively. Given the respective forms of both teams, the Rabbitohs appear poised for victory, but the unpredictability of rugby league ensures no outcome can be guaranteed.

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South Sydney
73.8%		 Draw
3.3%		 St. George Illawarra
22.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 31:19

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.28 25 4.2
MarathonBet 1.26 32 3.93
WilliamHill 1.22 26 4
Pinnacle 1.24 28.21 4.27

Latest Results

11.04.26 South Sydney Rabbitohs – Canberra Raiders – 34:36
03.04.26 South Sydney Rabbitohs – Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs – 32:24
21.03.26 South Sydney Rabbitohs – Wests Tigers – 20:16
13.03.26 Sydney Roosters – South Sydney Rabbitohs – 26:18
08.03.26 Dolphins NRL – South Sydney Rabbitohs – 30:40		 10.04.26 St. George Illawarra Dragons – Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles – 18:28
04.04.26 St. George Illawarra Dragons – North Queensland Cowboys – 0:32
29.03.26 Gold Coast Titans – St. George Illawarra Dragons – 22:14
22.03.26 Parramatta Eels – St. George Illawarra Dragons – 30:20
14.03.26 St. George Illawarra Dragons – Melbourne Storm – 20:46

Facts

  • This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ NRL (Play Offs: ) and 17).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, South Sydney won 3.
  • Recent performances by South Sydney have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • St. George Illawarra is going through a series of losses (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • South Sydney may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, South Sydney is the team to beat.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, South Sydney won 15 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 548:388. (average 27.4:19.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, South Sydney won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 255:118. (average 25.5:11.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    14.02.26 St. George Illawarra Dragons – South Sydney Rabbitohs – 24:28
    21.08.25 South Sydney Rabbitohs – St. George Illawarra Dragons – 40:0
    15.03.25 St. George Illawarra Dragons – South Sydney Rabbitohs – 24:25
    21.02.25 St. George Illawarra Dragons – South Sydney Rabbitohs – 46:26
    11.05.24 St. George Illawarra Dragons – South Sydney Rabbitohs – 28:14

    Standings

    Main

    Pl W L Pts
    1 Penrith Panthers 6 5 1 206:72 10
    2 New Zealand Warriors 6 4 2 194:118 8
    3 Wests Tigers 4 3 1 114:70 8
    4 Newcastle Knights 5 4 1 132:100 8
    5 NQ Cowboys 6 4 2 159:143 8
    6 South Sydney Rabbitohs 5 3 2 144:132 8
    7 Canterbury Bulldogs 5 3 2 101:96 8
    8 Sydney Roosters 5 3 2 115:138 8
    9 Cronulla Sharks 6 3 3 158:152 6
    10 Manly Sea Eagles 5 2 3 140:134 6
    11 Brisbane Broncos 6 3 3 133:139 6
    12 Melbourne Storm 6 2 4 160:158 4
    13 Dolphins 5 2 3 116:142 4
    14 Parramatta Eels 5 2 3 114:174 4
    15 Canberra Raiders 6 2 4 115:182 4
    16 Gold Coast Titans 5 1 4 74:138 2
    17 St. George Illawarra Dragons 6 0 6 86:173 0

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