NRL Super Saturday heads west to Perth this week as two matches are played at Optus Stadium in a showcase of rugby league a year before the Bears enter the competition. Excitement will be high for this contest and both teams will want to leave their mark on this contest. They have experienced vastly different seasons to date, but this game will offer the opportunity to further develop their confidence. With a blockbuster Rabbitohs vs Raiders clash ahead, Before You Bet is here to take a detailed look at this game with the aim of finding you a winner or two to add to your enjoyment.
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Rabbitohs vs Raiders Predictions & Tips: NRL Round 6 2026
Dangerous Bunnies producing the goods
The traditional Good Friday match saw the Rabbitohs prevail 32-24 over the Bulldogs. In a match that saw them start strongly, only to trail 18-12 at HT, they produced a strong second half performance to pressure their opponents into mistakes. They controlled possession (52%) and had a high completion rate (84%) which enabled them to score 5 tries. Averaging just 8.3m per carry, they had fewer PCM’s but had more line breaks (6) on their way to victory. The pleasing thing for them moving forward is that there is plenty of improvement still to come. They must aim to get better should they wish to compete with the top teams in the competition.
Something isn’t right in Canberra
The Raiders were comprehensively defeated 32-12 by the Knights on the road last week, looking lost for majority of the contest to stop what their opponents were throwing at them. Trailing just 10-6 at HT, their poor performance in the second half led to their capitulation. They also only have themselves to blame; with just 46% possession they completed at 74% and trailed their opponents in majority of key statistics. Most notably, they made 300 fewer metres and missed 36 tackles. Without taking away from the success of their opponents, it was a performance that indicates something larger is impacting this effort from a talented team.
Stats that matter
- The Raiders have won 6 of the past 7 games against the Rabbitohs.
- The Rabbitohs are performing better than the Raiders in season 2026 on both sides of the ball. They average 27ppg in attack compared to the Raiders 15ppg, while they concede 24ppg with the Raiders averaging 29ppg.
- In the past 5 matches played between these two sides, the average margin of victory is 17 points, courtesy of 3 20+ point victories to the Raiders. The average total points in the same number of matches is 49.8 points.
Form isn’t a clear guide
There isn’t much between these two sides. While the Rabbitohs have won more games, they have hardly been convincing. The Raiders have also played well below their potential; there is every chance that if things come together in this match, they can win this contest easily. These factors make deciding on a winner challenging; perhaps time on the road for the Raiders will galvanise this team following just one victory to start the season. The same can also be said of the Rabbitohs; compared to their opponents, they are trending in the right direction and appeal more, hence the disparity in prices. With a lot of uncertainty, it is best to invest on this game being a close contest and allowing the spectacle to be enjoyed.
Either Team by 10 points or less
$2.00 (2 units)
Same Game Multi: Rabbitohs vs Raiders
Leg 1 = Total points over 49.5 – see above for justification.
Leg 2 = Johnston to score – he again saluted last week, with his recent try scoring achievement not overshadowing his form. Johnston has 5 tries in his past 4 matches this season and 6 tries from his past 5 games against the Raiders.
Leg 3 = Gray to score – having a 40% strike rate this season has seen Gray open another attacking dimension for his team. Willing to get his hands on the ball as much as possible, he is a dynamic attacking threat from anywhere on the field.
SGM Odds = $5.20 at Dabble
Rabbitohs vs Raiders Betting Odds & Match Info
Date: Saturday 11th April
Location: Optus Stadium, Perth
Time: 3pm (AEST)
Odds: Rabbitohs $1.52 vs Raiders $2.55
Line: -5.5
Points: 49.5
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