Rabbitohs vs Dragons Round 24 Tips, Prediction & Preview

Andrew Hendrie: Aug 12, 2023

It’s a must-win game for the South Sydney Rabbitohs as they look to stay in the top eight when they meet the St George Illawarra Dragons to kick off Super Saturday.

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South Sydney Rabbitohs vs St George Illawarra Dragons Tips

Best Over 50.5 total points odds $1.91 with bet365

Rabbitohs have seen 50+ points in seven of their last eight games vs bottom eight teams
Dragons have seen 60+ points in their last four games vs top four teams
A total of 66 points were scored when these teams met earlier this season
Rabbitohs have conceded 30+ points in six of their last 10 games
Alex Johnston has scored 16 tries in his last 12 games
Mikaele Ravalawa has scored 18 tries in 17 games this season
Isaiah Tass has scored a try in his last three games
Latrell Mitchell has scored a try in six of his last eight games vs Dragons
Tyrell Sloan has scored a try in four of his last five games

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs St George Illawarra Dragons Same Game Multi Tips

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs St George Illawarra Dragons Match Details

🇦🇺 Competition: NRL
🗓 Date: Saturday August 12
⏰ Time: 3.00pm AEST
🏟 Stadium: Barlow Park (Cairns)

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs St George Illawarra Dragons Head to Head

10/6/23: Dragons 36-30 Rabbitohs
16/6/22: Dragons 32-12 Rabbitohs
9/4/22: Rabbitohs 24-12 Dragons
4/9/21: Rabbitohs 20-16 Dragons
1/8/21: Dragons 14-50 Rabbitohs

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs St George Illawarra Dragons Preview & Prediction

Clinging onto a spot in the top eight, the Rabbitohs will have to be on guard as they prepare to face the Dragons at Barlow Park in Cairns on Saturday.

South Sydney haven’t won back-to-back games since early May and come into this encounter having lost five of their last seven.

With a full-strength squad back on deck, including the return of superstar fullback Latrell Mitchell, the Rabbitohs still haven’t managed to find their groove, barely beating the Tigers before suffering a 26-16 loss to the out-of-form Sharks in Perth last week.

The Rabbitohs were belted in that game, scoring three late tries to flatter themselves on the scoreline, so they will need considerable improvement here.

Meanwhile, the Dragons actually haven’t been too bad over the last few weeks, beating the Tigers and pushing the Sea Eagles and Eels all the way in respective six-point defeats.

St George Illawarra have suffered a blow for this contest though, with in-form centre Zac Lomax sidelined, along with Jack Bird.

The Dragons will be confident of springing the upset here – they’ve won the last two NRL meetings between the teams, scoring 32+ points in both.

VERDICT

The Rabbitohs really shouldn’t be losing this with their season on the line, but stranger things have happened and the Dragons have been playing well lately, along with beating the Bunnies earlier this season.

Even though it’s a high total, we’re going to back Over 50.5 points for our best bet. The Dragons have been one of the best overs teams all season and their attack is very good despite their lowly ladder position, while Souths are always good for points.

Souths have seen 50+ points in seven of their last eight games vs teams outside the top eight, while the Dragons have seen 60+ points in their last four games vs top four teams. Souths aren’t in the top four at the moment, but for all intents and purposes, they are really a top four side. The last meeting earlier this season also produced 66 total points (Best Over 50.5 total points odds $1.91 with bet365.)

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs St George Illawarra Dragons Teams

Rabbitohs team: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Campbell Graham 5. Taane Milne 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Jai Arrow 9. Damien Cook 10. Shaquai Mitchell 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jacob Host 13. Cameron Murray 14. Tallis Duncan 15. Jed Cartwright 16. Siliva Havili 17. Davvy Moale 18. Ben Lovett 19. Tyrone Munro 20. Peter Mamouzelos 21. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 22. Dean Hawkins

Dragons team: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Max Feagai 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Talatau Amone 7. Ben Hunt 8. Michael Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Blake Lawrie 11. Billy Burns 12. Dan Russell 13. Ben Murdoch-Masila 14. Connor Muhleisen 15. Ryan Couchman 16. Toby Couchman 17. Zane Musgrove 18. Jaiyden Hunt 19. Sione Finau 20. Nick Lui-Toso 21. Paul Turner 22. Tautau Moga

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs St George Illawarra Dragons Stats

Rabbitohs have seen 50+ points in seven of their last eight games vs bottom eight teams
Dragons have seen 60+ points in their last four games vs top four teams
A total of 66 points were scored when these teams met earlier this season
Rabbitohs have conceded 30+ points in six of their last 10 games
Alex Johnston has scored 16 tries in his last 12 games
Mikaele Ravalawa has scored 18 tries in 17 games this season
Isaiah Tass has scored a try in his last three games
Latrell Mitchell has scored a try in six of his last eight games vs Dragons
Tyrell Sloan has scored a try in four of his last five games